Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 265kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 265kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4,775kg |
| 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 | - | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 265kg
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 265kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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