Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,282kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,282kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 120 AD-5 if...
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 ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,282kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,282kg and has 8kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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