Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson DW10
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Wacker Neuson DW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,232 to 1,278 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 18.9 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Length | - | 3,133 mm |
| Width | - | 1,194 mm |
| Height | - | 2,723 mm |
| Payload | - | 1,000 kg |
| Skip capacity | - | 415 l |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson DW10. 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 17kW 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 DW10 if...
A 1 tonne front-tip site dumper, the size hired to move spoil and aggregate across a building plot or a big garden job where a barrow would take all day.
Full DW10 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson DW10?
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson DW10 is a wheel dumper, 1 tonne payload.
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