Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 69kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 69kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX135W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 14,500 - 15,900kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX135W-7. 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 ZX135W-7 if...
- you want one that has 69kW more power
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 69kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.
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