Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 175kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 175kg.
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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
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 ET18 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 175kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 175kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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