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Bomag BW 120 AD-5 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 6kW more power. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 405kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 120 AD-5
Bomag BW 120 AD-5 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 120 AD-5Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight2,750kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power24.6kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Bomag BW 120 AD-5, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 6kW 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.

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Full BW 120 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 405kg

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 120 AD-5 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 has 6kW more power. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 405kg. The Bomag BW 120 AD-5 is a 1.2 tonne class light tandem roller; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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