Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX350LC-6
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 174kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 174kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 34,200 - 36,300kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 210kW (ISO14396) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,500 - 7,380mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX350LC-6. 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 ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 174kW more power
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX350LC-6?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 174kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator.
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