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Bomag BW 80 AD-5 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 150kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 80 AD-5
Bomag BW 80 AD-5 - image: Turner Site Services
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 80 AD-5Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight1,550kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power15.1kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Bomag BW 80 AD-5, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 98kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 150kg

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bomag BW 80 AD-5 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 150kg. The Bomag BW 80 AD-5 is a 0.8 tonne class light tandem roller; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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