Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 19C-1
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 455kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 455kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1910 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 11.7 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 19C-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 455kg
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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 455kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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