Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2875 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 | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Takeuchi TB230. 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 1,635kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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