David Brown 900 vs International Harvester 2412B

Verdict: David Brown 900 vs International Harvester 2412B

The David Brown 900 and the International Harvester 2412B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. David Brown 900 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 54 hp. David Brown 900 is the lighter machine (4,377 kg vs 10,210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 2412B is the newer design (1974 vs 1965). In short: choose the David Brown 900 for outright pulling power, or the International Harvester 2412B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.