Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota U27-4
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,920kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,920kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota U27-4. 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 1,920kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,920kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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