Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 367kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 367kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 367kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 367kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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