Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs SANY SY26U
The Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 295kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2,660 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,810 mm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
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 SY26U if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 295kg
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the SANY SY26U?
The Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power. The SANY SY26U is the bigger machine by 295kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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