Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Bobcat S450 has 20kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 20kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 20kW 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 ECR25D if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 125kg
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Bobcat S450 has 20kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is the bigger machine by 125kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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