Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB JS131LC
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB JS131LC. 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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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