Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D3
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 4,852kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 4,852kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Cat C3.6 |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 9362kg (20,640lb) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 77.6kW (104hp) |
| Blade capacity | - | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D3. 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 D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,852kg
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar D3?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 4,852kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer.
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