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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET25

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 395kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Wacker Neuson ET25
Wacker Neuson ET25 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Wacker Neuson ET25
Operating weight2,750kg2,355 to 2,720 kg
Engine power24.6kW14.6 kW
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,120 to 4,125 mm
Dig depth-2,722 mm
Width-1,120 to 1,500 mm
Height-2,398 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 10kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 395kg

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.

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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET25 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.

Full ET25 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 395kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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