Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is the bigger machine by 21kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 1kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21kg
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 21kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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