Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,335kg and has 198kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,335kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 198kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,335kg
- you want one that has 198kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,335kg and has 198kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.