Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Hitachi ZX145W-6
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Hitachi ZX145W-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 15,000 - 17,200kg |
| 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 | - | 5,520 - 5,770mm |
| Engine power | - | 105kW (ISO14396) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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 ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.
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