Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,125kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,125kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 5490 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 | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 525-60. 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 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,125kg
- you want one that has 19kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,125kg and has 19kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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