Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,221kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,221kg.
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,221kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A compact double-drum roller for groundworks and surfacing contractors compacting asphalt or granular sub-base on driveways, footpaths and small resurfacing jobs. Its articulated frame keeps it manoeuvrable on confined sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,221kg and has 11kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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