Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,730kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,730kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| 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 | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota KX019-4. 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 2,730kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,730kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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