Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | up to 1720kg |
| 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 | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX018-4. 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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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