Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,076kg and has 12kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,076kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 12kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 47.6 kw |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,076kg
- you want one that has 12kW more power
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,076kg and has 12kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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