Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| 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 (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 2,385kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 2,385kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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