Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Doosan DX63-3
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,190kg. The Bobcat S450 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,190kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Doosan DX63-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 9,555lb (4,334kg) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 10ft 6in (3.2m) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Doosan DX63-3. 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 4kW more power
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 DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,190kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Doosan DX63-3?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,190kg. The Bobcat S450 has 4kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator.
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