Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,705kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,705kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 3CX Compact if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,705kg
- you want one that has 19kW more power
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 3,705kg and has 19kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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