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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs JCB 19C-1

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 3kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 360kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5JCB 19C-1
Operating weight1,550kg1910 kg
Engine power15.1kW11.7 kW
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that has 3kW more power

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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Full BW 80 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 360kg

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the JCB 19C-1?

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 3kW more power. The JCB 19C-1 is the bigger machine by 360kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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