Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 790kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 790kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 17kW 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 790kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Bobcat S450 has 17kW more power. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 790kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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