Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 525-60
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 980kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 980kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5490 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 | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 525-60. 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 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 980kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 525-60?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 980kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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