Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 653kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 653kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2365kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Lift height | - | 2.8m |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Bobcat S450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 26kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 653kg
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 E17z and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power and is the bigger machine by 653kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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