Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,635kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,635kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 7,145kg |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,635kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,635kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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