Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 19C-1
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 | JCB 19C-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1910 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2.81 m |
| Dump height | - | 2.81 m |
| Engine power | - | 11.7 kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 19C-1. 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 19C-1 if...
A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full 19C-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 19C-1?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.
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