Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 240kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat S450 is the bigger machine by 240kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 21kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 240kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Bobcat S450 has 21kW more power and is the bigger machine by 240kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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