Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg. The Bobcat S450 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 40.5PS |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota U48-4. 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 6kW 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,410kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg. The Bobcat S450 has 6kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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