Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Hitachi 33U
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,023kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,023kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Hitachi 33U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 3,487 kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | - | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) |
| Fuel tank | - | 42.0 L |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Hitachi 33U. 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 1,023kg
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 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Hitachi 33U?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,023kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class.
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