Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 9000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 4600 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip. 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 9 Tonne Front Tip if...
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A 9 tonne front tip dumper for high-volume earthworks, civils and quarry style haulage where a bigger payload cuts the number of trips.
Full 9 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip?
The Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip has 20kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Thwaites 9 Tonne Front Tip is a 9 tonne front tip site dumper with cab.
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