Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,560kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,560kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 6070 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 | - | 5 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 Compact if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,560kg
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The JCB 3CX Compact is the bigger machine by 1,560kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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