Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,680kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,680kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 1,830 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 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Yanmar ViO17. 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 2,680kg
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 ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,680kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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