Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| 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 | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX019-4. 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 585kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 585kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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