Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 3T-2
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 20kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 18.9 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 3T-2. 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 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20kg
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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 3T-2?
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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