Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 92kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 92kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 128kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX220W-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 ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 92kW more power
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 92kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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