Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,359kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,359kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,006 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,359kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,359kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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