Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota U10
The Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,165kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,165kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota U10. 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 28kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,165kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota U10?
The Bobcat S450 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,165kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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