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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 88kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight2,750kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power24.6kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg

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 SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 88kW more power

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 88kW more power. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 1,050kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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