Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Liebherr L556 XPower. 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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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