Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2790 kg |
| 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 | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.7 kw |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota KX030-4. 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 1,720kg
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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,720kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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