Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 357kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5.7 tonnes. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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