Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3400 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Thwaites 6 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 6 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
A 6 tonne front tip dumper for bulk earthmoving, road and utility groundworks and quarry or aggregate haulage on larger UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip has 40kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Front Tip is a 6 tonne front tip site dumper.
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