Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Cormidi C85
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,944kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,944kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Cormidi C85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | 800kg |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 566kg |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 5.5km/h |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Dimensions | - | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high |
| Skip capacity | - | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Cormidi C85. 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 3,944kg
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 C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Cormidi C85?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,944kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.
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