Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 330kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 330kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4,840kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 330kg
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is the bigger machine by 330kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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