Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota U20
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Engine power | - | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota U20?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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