Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 425kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 17.7 kw |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX030-4. 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 has 18kW more power
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 KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 425kg
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 425kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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