Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 244kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 244kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
- you want one that has 244kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 244kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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