Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5 tonnes
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 5 tonnes. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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