Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar 301.7 CR
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar 301.7 CR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,915 kg (4,222 lb) |
| 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 | - | 2,540 mm (100 in) (long stick) |
| Engine power | - | 15.7 kW (21 hp) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar 301.7 CR. 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 2,595kg
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 301.7 CR if...
The Cat 301.7 CR is Caterpillar's roughly 2 tonne mini excavator, built around the Cat C1.1 engine and backed by Caterpillar's dealer network for parts and service. It is specified on UK sites for the same drainage, groundworks and utility jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and Takeuchi TB216, with buyers often citing Cat's residual values and dealer support over price. It is one of the smaller models in Caterpillar's wider mini excavator line-up, which extends up to around 10 tonnes.
Full 301.7 CR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar 301.7 CR?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar 301.7 CR is a a sub-2 tonne conventional-tail-swing mini excavator.
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