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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Hitachi 33U

The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,937kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Hitachi 33U
Operating weight1,550kg3,487 kg
Engine power15.1kW-
Width-1,550 mm
Rated power ISO 9249-21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)
Fuel tank-42.0 L

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Hitachi 33U. 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.

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Buy or hire the 33U if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,937kg

A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Hitachi 33U?

The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,937kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.

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