Head to head
Avant 640 vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat S450 has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Operating weight | - | 2365kg |
| Lift height | - | 2.8m |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Avant 640, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 8kW 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 640 and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat S450 has 8kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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