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Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 20kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

S450
Bobcat S450
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat S450Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight2365kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Engine power35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel)55.4 kW
Rated operating capacity608kg (ISO 14397-1)-
Lift height2.8m-
Tipping load1215kg-
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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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Buy or hire the EW100 if...

  • you want one that has 20kW more power

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

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Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 20kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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