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Bobcat D30 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,555kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat D30
Bobcat D30 - image: Bobcat Company Europe
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat D30Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight4,510kg8065 kg
Load capacity3,000kg-
Lift height2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent)-
EngineStage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW-
Travel speed20km/h-
Engine power-39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Bobcat D30, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,555kg

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,555kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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