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Bell Equipment B25E vs Bobcat S450

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,821kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EBobcat S450
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)2365kg
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel)
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-
Rated operating capacity-608kg (ISO 14397-1)
Lift height-2.8m
Tipping load-1215kg

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,821kg

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

Full B25E specifications →

Buy or hire the S450 if...

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.

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Full S450 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Bobcat S450?

The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,821kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.

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