Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,390 mm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Takeuchi TB216. 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 24kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 500kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Bobcat S450 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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