Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 225kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 225kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 225kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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