Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2875 kg |
| 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Takeuchi TB230. 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 TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 510kg
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 510kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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