EarthForce EF-4 vs EarthForce EF-500

Verdict: EarthForce EF-4 vs EarthForce EF-500

The EarthForce EF-4 and the EarthForce EF-500 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. EarthForce EF-4 is the lighter machine (3,928 kg vs 4,231 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. EarthForce EF-500 is the newer design (2001 vs 1995). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.