Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,189kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,189kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2365kg |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Lift height | - | 2.8m |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,189kg
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 Bobcat E10z and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,189kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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