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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 870kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight1,550kg680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Engine power15.1kW-
Centrifugal force-100kN
Plate width-700mm (970mm with extension plates)
Travel speed-30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse
Engine-Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 80 AD-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 870kg

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 DPU100-70 if...

A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 870kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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