Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 521kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 521kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 521kg
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Full ET08 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 521kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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