Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,450kg and has 90kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,450kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 90kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 105kW (ISO14396) |
| Dig depth | - | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,450kg
- you want one that has 90kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,450kg and has 90kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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