Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Genie SLA15
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Genie SLA15 is a push-around super lift advantage material lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Genie SLA15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | Up to 650lb (Superlift Advantage range) |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Genie SLA15. 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 SLA15 if...
A lightweight, push-around material lift for raising equipment and materials indoors, used by shopfitters and maintenance teams rather than construction sites needing a mast climber or scissor lift. Its manoeuvrability on hard floors is the main draw over a powered lift.
Listed by
- CW Plant Hire - Barking
- CW Plant Hire - Borehamwood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Genie SLA15?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Genie SLA15 is a push-around Super Lift Advantage material lift.
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