Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota K008-5
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,535kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,535kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 975kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota K008-5. 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 3,535kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,535kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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