Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Hydrema 912F
The Hydrema 912F has 72kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 72kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Hydrema 912F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 108kW (147hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 7,270kg |
| Payload | - | 10,000kg |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Hydrema 912F. 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 912F if...
- you want one that has 72kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Hydrema 912F?
The Hydrema 912F has 72kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.
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