Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg and has 59kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 59kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. 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 ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,250kg
- you want one that has 59kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,250kg and has 59kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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