Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hamm HD 12i VV
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 330kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 330kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hamm HD 12i VV | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2,695 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Drum width | - | 1,200 mm |
| Maximum working width | - | 1,250 mm |
| Power ISO 14396 | - | 24.6 kW |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hamm HD 12i VV. 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 HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 330kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hamm HD 12i VV?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 330kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums.
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