Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs MTS Dino 5
The MTS Dino 5 has 294kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the MTS Dino 5 has 294kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | MTS Dino 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 330 kW (triple fan system) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Tank capacity | - | 12 m3 |
| Suction hose diameter | - | 250mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, MTS Dino 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 Dino 5 if...
- you want one that has 294kW more power
The Dino 5 suits utility and drainage contractors who need to expose buried pipes and cables without a digger, using suction rather than a bucket to avoid damaging services. Its triple-fan system is built for contractors who need strong continuous suction on site rather than the largest tank on offer.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the MTS Dino 5?
The MTS Dino 5 has 294kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the MTS Dino 5 is a a truck-mounted suction excavator from German manufacturer MTS, part of its Dino range for vacuum excavation and drainage work..
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