Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | up to 1720kg |
| 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 | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota KX018-4. 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.
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- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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