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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Merlo P30.10

The Merlo P30.10 has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,050kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Merlo P30.10
Merlo P30.10 - image: Molson Group

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Merlo P30.10
Operating weight1,550kg7600 kg
Engine power15.1kW55,4 kW at 2,200 rpm
Load capacity-3000 kg
Lifting height-9.8 m

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Merlo P30.10. 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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Full BW 80 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the P30.10 if...

  • you want one that has 539kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,050kg

A telehandler with a 3 tonne capacity and a lift of nearly 10 metres, for building and construction work such as loading roofs and upper floors on UK sites.

Full P30.10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Merlo P30.10?

The Merlo P30.10 has 539kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,050kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Merlo P30.10 is a 3 tonne telehandler with 10 metre class lift.

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