Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,635kg and has 119kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,635kg.
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 119kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,635kg
- you want one that has 119kW more power
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 18,635kg and has 119kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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