Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 914kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 914kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 95,0 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Weight | - | 12.600 kg |
| Working width | - | 2.130 mm |
| Emission stage | - | Stage V / TIER4f |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL. 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 213 D-5 PL if...
- you want one that has 914kW more power
A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.
Full BW 213 D-5 PL specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL?
The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 914kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller.
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