Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB 9T-2
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 890kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5,400kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB 9T-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 9T-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 890kg
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB 9T-2?
The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 890kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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