Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,875kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,875kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8240kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 63.2PS |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,875kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,875kg and has 11kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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