GetBrent

Head to head

Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Hamm HD 12i VV

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,145kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Hamm HD 12i VV
Operating weight1,550kg2,695 kg
Engine power15.1kW-
Drum width-1,200 mm
Maximum working width-1,250 mm
Power ISO 14396-24.6 kW

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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

Full BW 80 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,145kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,145kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.