Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,688kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,688kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| 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 | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 8018 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 2,688kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,688kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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