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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,001kg and has 40kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Wacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight1,550kg15,551 to 17,275 kg
Engine power15.1kW55 kW
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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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Full BW 80 AD-5 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET145 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,001kg
  • you want one that has 40kW more power

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,001kg and has 40kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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