Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 455kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 455kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Develon DX17Z-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 455kg
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 DX17Z-7 if...
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 455kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.