Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Volvo L220H
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| 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 | - | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Volvo L220H. 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 L220H if...
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Volvo L220H?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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