Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,780kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,780kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 7,145kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,780kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,780kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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