Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 299kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,120kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 299kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,120kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 299kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,120kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 299kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,120kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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