Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip has 10kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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