Bobcat B300B vs David Brown 800

Verdict: Bobcat B300B vs David Brown 800

The Bobcat B300B and the David Brown 800 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bobcat B300B leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. David Brown 800 is the lighter machine (4,177 kg vs 4,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bobcat B300B is the newer design (2003 vs 1965). In short: choose the Bobcat B300B 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.