Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,365kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,365kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,365kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,365kg and has 7kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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