Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Bomag BW 135 AD-5
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 305kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 305kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Bomag BW 135 AD-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 34,1 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Weight | - | 4.050 kg |
| Working width | - | 1.300 mm |
| Emission stage | - | Stage V / TIER4f |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Bomag BW 135 AD-5. 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 BW 135 AD-5 if...
- you want one that has 305kW more power
A larger light tandem roller for road repairs, driveways, car parks and small paving jobs. Used by surfacing contractors and hire fleets for asphalt and soil compaction.
Full BW 135 AD-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Bomag BW 135 AD-5?
The Bomag BW 135 AD-5 has 305kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Bomag BW 135 AD-5 is a light articulated tandem roller for asphalt compaction.
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