International Harvester 2412B vs International Harvester 270A

Verdict: International Harvester 2412B vs International Harvester 270A

The International Harvester 2412B and the International Harvester 270A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. International Harvester 270A leads on rated power with 77 hp against 54 hp. International Harvester 2412B is the lighter machine (10,210 kg vs 13,925 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 270A is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). In short: choose the International Harvester 270A 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.