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EarthForce EF-300 vs EarthForce EF-500
Verdict: EarthForce EF-300 vs EarthForce EF-500
The EarthForce EF-300 and the EarthForce EF-500 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. EarthForce EF-500 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 35 hp. EarthForce EF-300 is the lighter machine (2,664 kg vs 4,231 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the EarthForce EF-500 for outright pulling power, or the EarthForce EF-300 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
EarthForce
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
EarthForce
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
56 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
EarthForce (a part of Ingersoll Rand)Reference
EarthForce (a part of Ingersoll Rand)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Engine
25.7 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
1.6 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 91 mmReference
83 x 92 mmReference
Power
25.7 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
54.9 LReference
94.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
50.7 LReference
85.2 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
50.7 LReference
85.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
170 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
2664 kgReference
4231 kgReference
Front tire
12-16.5Reference
12/75-18Reference
Rear tire
12-16.5Reference
12/75-18Reference
Industrial front
12-16.5Reference
12/75-18Reference
Industrial rear
12-16.5Reference
12/75-18Reference
Length
553 cmReference
579 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
226 cmReference
248 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
307 cmReference
337 cmReference
Dump angle
149 cmReference
190 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
EarthForce Backhoe
Backhoe type
EarthForce BackhoeReference
EarthForce BackhoeReference
Bucket width
45 cmReference
55 cmReference
Digging depth
307 cmReference
337 cmReference
Reach from pivot
378 cmReference
477 cmReference
Loading height
210 cmReference
327 cmReference
Bucket force
1700 kgReference
3798 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1379 kgReference
1874 kgReference
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.


