Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo FH16 750
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of volvo's fh16 range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo FH16 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | D16K, 750hp |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Torque | - | 3,550Nm |
| Gearbox | - | I-Shift automated with crawler gears |
| Configuration | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo FH16 750. 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 FH16 750 if...
Volvo's most powerful FH16 tractor unit, bought by heavy haulage operators moving abnormal or very heavy loads. The 8x4 layout and crawler gears give it the traction and low-speed control that standard tractor units lack.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo FH16 750?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo FH16 750 is a heavy haulage tractor unit, the highest-powered version of Volvo's FH16 range.
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