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Bobcat D30 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. 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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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