Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Bobcat S450 has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 13.8 kW |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 22kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Bobcat S450 has 22kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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