Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 3,730kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 3,730kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8240kg |
| 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 | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota KX080-4a. 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.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,730kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 3,730kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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