Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Bobcat S450
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Bobcat S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | 2.8m |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2365kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Rated operating capacity | - | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) |
| Engine power | - | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) |
| Tipping load | - | 1215kg |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Bobcat S450. 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 2,145kg
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 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Bobcat S450?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader.
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