Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,029 to 1,115 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 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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