EarthForce EF-5 vs Ingersoll Rand BL-570

Verdict: EarthForce EF-5 vs Ingersoll Rand BL-570

The EarthForce EF-5 and the Ingersoll Rand BL-570 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-5 is the lighter machine (4,231 kg vs 4,515 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ingersoll Rand BL-570 is the newer design (2005 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.