David Brown 800 vs Ingersoll Rand BL-370

Verdict: David Brown 800 vs Ingersoll Rand BL-370

The David Brown 800 and the Ingersoll Rand BL-370 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ingersoll Rand BL-370 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. Ingersoll Rand BL-370 is the newer design (2005 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ingersoll Rand BL-370 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.