Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Bobcat E55z
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 761kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 761kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Bobcat E55z | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5271kg |
| 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 | - | 3434mm |
| Engine power | - | 36.4kW |
| Breakout force | - | 30.99kN |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Bobcat E55z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
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.
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- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 761kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Bobcat E55z?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 761kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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