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Bobcat D30 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat D30
Bobcat D30 - image: Bobcat Company Europe
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat D30Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight4,510kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Load capacity3,000kg-
Lift height2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent)-
EngineStage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW-
Travel speed20km/h-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Bobcat D30, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 1,355kg

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.

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Full D30 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Bobcat D30 is the bigger machine by 1,355kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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