Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8600 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 | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
| Engine power | - | 48 kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 86C-2. 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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,090kg
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 is the bigger machine by 4,090kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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