Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,664kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,664kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,664kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,664kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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