Bobcat B300 vs David Brown 800
Verdict: Bobcat B300 vs David Brown 800
The Bobcat B300 and the David Brown 800 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat B300 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. Bobcat B300 is the lighter machine (4,089 kg vs 4,177 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bobcat B300 is the newer design (2002 vs 1965). In short: choose the Bobcat B300 for outright pulling power, or the David Brown 800 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.