Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,185kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,185kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| 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 | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,185kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 4,185kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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