Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 4,775kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 40.4kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,410kg
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,410kg and has 5kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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