Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 9.9 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 26kW 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bobcat S450 has 26kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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