Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,875kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,875kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,875kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 7,875kg and has 31kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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