Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 35Z-1
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,191kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,191kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 3556 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 18.4 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 35Z-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 18kW more power
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 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,191kg
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,191kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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