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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,168kg 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 EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Wacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight2,750kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Engine power24.6kW42 kW
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Dig depth-4,169 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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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Buy or hire the EZ80 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,168kg
  • 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 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,168kg and has 17kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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