Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota K008-3
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,530kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,530kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 980kg |
| 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 | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota K008-3. 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 3,530kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota K008-3?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,530kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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