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Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

S450
Bobcat S450
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat S450Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight2365kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Engine power35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel)42 kW
Rated operating capacity608kg (ISO 14397-1)-
Lift height2.8m-
Tipping load1215kg-
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Dig depth-4,184 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the S450 if...

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.

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Full S450 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET65 if...

  • you want one that has 6kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 6kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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