Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 3CX
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 3,625kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 3,625kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| 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 | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 3CX. 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 3CX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,625kg
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 3CX?
The JCB 3CX is the bigger machine by 3,625kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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