Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Bobcat S450 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 11kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bobcat S450 has 11kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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