Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Yanmar SV17VT. 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 is the bigger machine by 665kg
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 SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 77kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 77kW more power. The Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 665kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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