Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,040kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,040kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota KX71-3. 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 KX71-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,040kg
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX71-3 is the bigger machine by 2,040kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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