Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota U36-4
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 17.8 kw |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota U36-4. 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 18kW more power
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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,390kg
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Bobcat S450 has 18kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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