Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 975kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 975kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 5485 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 | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 975kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 975kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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