Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,700kg |
| 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 | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota U17-3a. 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 2,810kg
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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,810kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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