Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Develon DX17Z-7
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Develon DX17Z-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,910 kg (4,211 lb) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,200 mm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Engine power | - | 11.9 kW (16.0 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Develon DX17Z-7. 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 2.6 tonnes
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 DX17Z-7 if...
The Develon DX17Z-7 is the smallest excavator in the Develon range, formerly sold as a Doosan model before the 2023 rebrand, and competes for the same confined-space and landscaping hire jobs as the JCB 8008 CTS and Kubota KX019-4. UK dealers that previously stocked it as a Doosan now sell and service it under the Develon name with the same parts and support lines. It gives hire companies a mini excavator option outside the usual Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi trio at a similar size point.
Full DX17Z-7 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Develon DX17Z-7?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Develon DX17Z-7 is a a 1.7 tonne mini excavator, Develon's smallest excavator model.
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