Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| 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 | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Bobcat S450, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 19kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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