Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,504kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,504kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,006 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 | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 3,504kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,504kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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