Head to head
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 174kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 174kg.
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bomag BW 80 AD-5 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,550kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 15.1kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 174kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 174kg. 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 EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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