Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 11kW more power
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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 EZ17?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 11kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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