Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 has 11kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,025kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,025kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.