Head to head
Avant 528 vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 528 | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 kW (26 hp) | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Lifting capacity | 950 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2790 mm | - |
| Weight | 1420 kg | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Operating weight | - | 2365kg |
| Lift height | - | 2.8m |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Avant 528, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 528 if...
A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.
Full 528 specifications →Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 17kW more power
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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