Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D3G LGP
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,650kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D3G LGP | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 17,160lb (7,784kg) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth |
| Ground pressure | - | 4.24psi |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D3G LGP. 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 D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,650kg
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Caterpillar D3G LGP?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 12,650kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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