Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 170kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | up to 1720kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Kubota KX018-4. 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 KX018-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 170kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 170kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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