Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar 352F
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,190kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar 352F | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Fuel capacity | - | 190 US gallons |
| Max travel speed | - | 2.9mph |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar 352F. 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.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 111,190kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar 352F?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,190kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator.
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