Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,190kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,190kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,190kg
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 18,190kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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