Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| 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 | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | - | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Engine | - | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 1,685kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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