Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,519kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,519kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 47,519kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 47,519kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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