Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8,620 - 9,980 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 | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo ECR88D. 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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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