Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,035kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,035kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 9T-2 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB 9T-2. 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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,035kg
- you want one that has 19kW more power
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 3,035kg and has 19kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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