Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| 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 | - | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Hitachi ZX85USB-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 ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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