Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Mecalac 9MDX
The Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,950kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 9MDX is the bigger machine by 2,950kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Mecalac 9MDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55,4 kW (74 hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 9000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Mecalac 9MDX. 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 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 518kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,950kg
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Mecalac 9MDX?
The Mecalac 9MDX has 518kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,950kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper.
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