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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,328kg and has 17kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight2,750kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Engine power24.6kW42 kW
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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.

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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET65 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,328kg
  • you want one that has 17kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,328kg and has 17kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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