Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1,724 to 1,887 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 | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Bobcat S450 has 22kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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