Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 20kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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