International Harvester 250A vs White 4-80-17

Verdict: International Harvester 250A vs White 4-80-17

The International Harvester 250A and the White 4-80-17 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. International Harvester 250A is the lighter machine (5,230 kg vs 7,892 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. International Harvester 250A is the newer design (1978 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.