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Bobcat D30 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine power | - | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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