Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 10kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 10kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 10kg
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 10kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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