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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Takeuchi TB230

The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,325kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Takeuchi TB230
Takeuchi TB230 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Takeuchi TB230
Operating weight1,550kg2875 kg
Engine power15.1kW-
Dig depth-2835 mm
Dump height-3230 mm
Breakout force-20.9 kN

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,325kg

A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.

Full TB230 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Takeuchi TB230?

The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,325kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.

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