Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Caterpillar 352F
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,150kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,150kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Caterpillar 352F | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Engine | - | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net |
| Fuel capacity | - | 190 US gallons |
| Max travel speed | - | 2.9mph |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Caterpillar 352F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...
A small articulated tandem roller for compacting asphalt patch repairs and thin overlays where a heavier roller would be overkill, used by groundworkers and utility reinstatement contractors.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 114,150kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Caterpillar 352F?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,150kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator.
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