Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 93kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 93kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| 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 | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX225US-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 ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that has 93kW more power
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 93kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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