Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Bobcat E17z
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,798kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,798kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Bobcat E17z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1712kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2230mm |
| Engine power | - | 10.1kW |
| Breakout force | - | 11.92kN |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Bobcat E17z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,798kg
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Bobcat E17z?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,798kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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