Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,725 to 2,405 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 | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Bobcat S450 has 22kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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