Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Takeuchi TB216
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Takeuchi TB216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) |
| 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 | - | 2,390 mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) |
| Extendable undercarriage width | - | 980 - 1,300 mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Takeuchi TB216. 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 2,645kg
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 TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Takeuchi TB216?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator.
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