Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Takeuchi TB295W
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,012kg and has 49kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,012kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB295W has 49kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Takeuchi TB295W | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 10,377kg (10,667kg with outriggers) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 85kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4,115mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Takeuchi TB295W. 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 TB295W if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,012kg
- you want one that has 49kW more power
A road-going wheeled excavator for utility and drainage contractors who need to move between multiple jobs in a day without a low-loader. Its size sits between compact and medium wheeled excavators, giving useful dig depth for pipe and sewer work.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Takeuchi TB295W?
The Takeuchi TB295W is the bigger machine by 8,012kg and has 49kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Takeuchi TB295W is a 10.4 tonne wheeled excavator.
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