Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,120kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,120kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | JCB STH-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2,390kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 1,615 litres (heaped) |
| Engine power | - | 18.9kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, JCB STH-2S5 Swivel. 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 2,120kg
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 STH-2S5 Swivel if...
A compact swivel dumper for smaller groundworks and landscaping contractors who need to tip to the side without repositioning, popular on domestic extension and garden sites where access is tight.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,120kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the JCB STH-2S5 Swivel is a 3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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