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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Volvo ECR88D

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Volvo ECR88D
Volvo ECR88D - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Volvo ECR88D
Operating weight1,550kg8,620 - 9,980 kg
Engine power15.1kW-
Gross power-43 kW
Bucket capacity-0.08 - 0.33 m3
Overall width-2,300 mm
Overall length-6,370 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...

An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.

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Full ECR88D specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Volvo ECR88D?

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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