Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 265kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 265kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4775kg |
| 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 | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 265kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 265kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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