Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 543kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 543kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| 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 | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 8018 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 543kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 543kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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