Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 20kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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