Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm |
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 680kg (710kg with extension plates) |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | 30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Centrifugal force | - | 100kN |
| Plate width | - | 700mm (970mm with extension plates) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,830kg
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 DPU100-70 if...
A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.
Listed by
- Baz plant Sales agricultural plant and machinery dealer - Chesterfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 3,830kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.
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