Head to head
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 920kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 920kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 120 AD-5 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,750kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 24.6kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Yanmar ViO17. 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 15kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 920kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 15kW more power and is the bigger machine by 920kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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