Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 17.8 kw |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,205kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,205kg and has 3kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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