Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 35Z-1
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 954kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 954kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 3556 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 | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 35Z-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 954kg
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 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 954kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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