Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Komatsu D61PX
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,490kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,490kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Komatsu D61PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | approx. 42,000lb (19 tonnes) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Komatsu D61PX. 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 D61PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 37,490kg
A wide-track, low ground pressure dozer for grading and pushing on soft or wet ground where a standard-track dozer would sink. Groundworks contractors hire it for landscaping and soft-ground earthmoving.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Komatsu D61PX?
The Komatsu D61PX is the bigger machine by 37,490kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Komatsu D61PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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