Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Caterpillar D6N
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 12,247kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 12,247kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Caterpillar D6N | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Cat C7.1 ACERT |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 16757kg (36,943lb) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Caterpillar D6N. 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 D6N if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,247kg
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
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 D6N?
The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 12,247kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer.
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