Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,005kg and has 21kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,005kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 21kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,005kg
- you want one that has 21kW 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 3,895 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 EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,005kg and has 21kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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