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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,528kg and has 27kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight1,550kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Engine power15.1kW42 kW
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,528kg
  • you want one that has 27kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,528kg and has 27kW more power. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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