Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX210LC-7
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 93kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 93kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 21,900 - 23,900kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,180mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX210LC-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 ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that has 93kW more power
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX210LC-7?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 93kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator.
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