Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Bobcat T450
The Bobcat T450 is the bigger machine by 596kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat T450 is the bigger machine by 596kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat T450 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Bobcat T450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | 717 kg |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2961 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 41 kW |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Bobcat T450. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the T450 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 596kg
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A compact track loader for groundworks, landscaping and site clearance, using tracks for better grip on soft or muddy ground. Hire fleets and contractors use it with buckets, grapples and other attachments.
Full T450 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Bobcat T450?
The Bobcat T450 is the bigger machine by 596kg and has 5kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Bobcat T450 is a compact track loader.
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