Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2400 kg |
| 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 | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Takeuchi TB225. 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 2,110kg
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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,110kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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