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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Kubota KX030-4

The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,240kg and has 3kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Kubota KX030-4
Operating weight1,550kg2790 kg
Engine power15.1kW17.7 kw
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Kubota KX030-4. 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.

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Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,240kg
  • you want one that has 3kW more power

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,240kg and has 3kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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