Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 42.4kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hitachi ZX85USB-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 ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 7kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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