Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 14,392kg and has 88kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 14,392kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D6N has 88kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
| Engine | - | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar D6N. 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 D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,392kg
- you want one that has 88kW more power
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Caterpillar D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 14,392kg and has 88kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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