Backhoe Loaders

Terramite T5C Is Compact, Rugged →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Terramite T5C is rugged and powerful enough to tackle many “big machine” jobs such as septic tank installations, water, sewer and gas lines, loading, spreading and much more. Features include: • Easily interchangeable buckets ranging in width from 8 to 36 in. (20 to 91 cm) featuring .5 in. (1.3 cm) thick high carbon cutting edges with cast steel replacement teeth. • The backhoe and dipstick are made of large diameter tubing and plate for high strength and long life. Click for more...

Allmand’s Four-Wheel Drive TLB Features ESL Backhoe Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the ESL backhoe design and improved digging power, the Allmand TLB-6235 four-wheel drive compact tractor loader backhoe meets the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications, according to the manufacturer. The TLB-6235 features a full-time mechanical four-wheel drive system, offering efficient functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. Click for more...

Kubota Ramps Up the Horsepower in Its New B26 Tractor Loader Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation has introduced a new B-Series tractor loader backhoe (TLB) compact tractor with added horsepower, load-lifting capacity, backhoe digging power and depth for light construction, agricultural work or around the home. The versatility of this combination TLB makes the Kubota B26 TLB three machines in one. The B26 TLB has a sleek, modern design that improves operator visibility and offers a skid steer-type quick coupler for convenient attachment of a variety of implements. Click for more...

Komatsu Redesigns WB146-5, WB146PS-5 Backhoe Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB146-5 and WB146PS-5 backhoe loaders with Tier II engines have an operating weight in the 16,090 lbs. (7,298 kg) range and have a loader bucket of 1.25 cu. yds. (.9 cu m). The WB146-5 gets power and fuel economy to drive Komatsu’s HydrauMind hydraulic system from a turbocharged Komatsu S4D102LE-2 engine with a flywheel horsepower of 88 hp (65.6 kW). The drivetrain includes a 4-speed synchro-shuttle transmission with standard four-wheel drive for greater traction in soft soil applications. Click for more...

Schilling Purchases 29 New Caterpillar E-Series Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When considering which equipment would best suit its business needs, Schilling chose Hawthorne Machinery and Caterpillar equipment. Schilling Corp., a Southern California contracting company, has been a loyal customer of Hawthorne Machinery Co., San Diego’s exclusive Caterpillar dealer for more than 20 years. Schilling’s fleet of approximately 90 pieces of Caterpillar equipment includes 30 backhoes. Click for more...

Simultaneous Construction Facilitates Texas’ $1.1B Bayport Terminal Complex →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Simultaneous construction of several phases of the Port of Houston Authority’s $1.1 billon Bayport Terminal Complex is underway in LaPorte, Texas. One of the phases, a $15.3 million reconstruction of Bayport Road began Dec. 20, 2005, and was completed Jan. 12, 2007, according to Don Barrett, project director of the project’s general contractor, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., Texas Division of Addison, Texas. Click for more...

Industrial Tractor Co. Unveils Deere’s J Series Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Industrial Tractor Co. recently hosted an open house at its Jacksonville office to introduce John Deere’s new J Series backhoes and the new Total Machine Control (TMC) system. The TMC system is a major upgrade to the control systems on John Deere’s line of backhoes. It features an electric over hydraulic control system to provide greater control options for the operator. John Deere representatives said the system takes the best features of wheel loaders and excavators and combines them on a backhoe. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Hosts Case Rodeo Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc. hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Sussex, Wis., facility May 19. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. All first place finishers of the Case Rodeo Series events will receive a $500 VISA card, a collectible one-sixteenth scale model of the Case 50th Anniversary Edition backhoe and a special edition Rodeo Series jacket. Click for more...

Groff Tractor Hosts Two More Case Rodeo Series Events →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted Case Rodeo Series events in Bellefonte, Pa. on Saturday, April 28 at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (CPI) and in Ephrata (Lancaster) Pa. at its Ephrata branch on Saturday, May 5. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding more than 80 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. Click for more...

Komatsu Debuts Powerful, Economical WB142-5 Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB142-5 backhoe loader has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs. (6,583 kg) and a large loader bucket of 1 cu. yd. (.76 cu m) with bolt-on cutting edge. “The WB142-5 is the fifth model in an outstanding line of backhoe loaders from Komatsu,” said Jeff Aubrey, product manager of backhoe loaders. “It’s aimed at the cost-conscious buyer who wants a machine with lots of performance in a simple package. Click for more...

Cat 414E IL Features Joystick Control of Rear Implements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar’s 414E IL industrial loader for the construction and landscaping industries follows the 416E IL and is based on the Caterpillar backhoe loader platform. Seat-mounted joystick implement controls in the 414E IL provide increased operator comfort and promote greater productivity. With just one joystick instead of the traditional four or five levers, the machine gives the operator full control of all five functions (raise, lower, float, tilt and pitch) of the three-point tool carrier along with the ability to activate auxiliary hydraulics and work tools. Click for more...

Hitzfield Excavating Paves Memory Lane in Indiana →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Back in June 2006, there was much hoopla at Iowa’s John Deere Dubuque Works. Not only were they building their 10,000th J-Series Dozer on that day, but also there was a big Gold Key Event for the 10,000th J-Series Dozer customer — Larry Hitzfield of Hitzfield Excavating of Roanoke, Ind. Deere Iron, Old and New“I’ve sold more Deere iron than I bought,” Hitzfield said. “Our company has been raving about the quality of these machines to anyone who would listen since 1961. Click for more...

John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires. Click for more...

Groff Tractor & Equipment Holds Case Rodeo Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Mechanicsburg, Pa., facility on April 14. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. All first place finishers of the Case Rodeo Series events will receive a $500 VISA card, a collectible 1/16 scale model of the Case 50th Anniversary Edition backhoe and a special edition Rodeo Series jacket. Click for more...

TXDOT’s New Braunfels Project an Environmental Success for I-35 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hunter Industries was the general contractor for the recently completed I-35 improvements to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on-system interstate reconstruction through New Braunfels, Texas. Noteworthy to the project were the environmental controls, particularly with respect to storm drainage and water quality. Construction sites of all sizes are legally required to take steps to prevent stormwater pollution. Click for more...

World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene. The open house will be from 10 a.m. Click for more...

Case Marks 50th Anniversary With Year-Long Backhoe Rodeo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor backhoe loaders, Case Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of backhoe-loader rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America. The winning operators from local rodeo events will compete in March 2008, during the ConExpo - Con/AGG show, to determine who will win the North American Championship Event and the grand prize of a brand new, fully-loaded 50th Anniversary Edition Case 580 Super M Series 2 backhoe loader, valued at $119,203. Click for more...

Price & Sons Clears Way for Atlanta Redevelopment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In-town and urban areas in Atlanta are seeing a resurgence of development and redevelopment as an increasing number of suburban residents are opting to shorten their commutes by moving back to the city and escaping the gridlock of sprawl. Price & Sons Inc. has been one of the go-to companies for demolition in the Atlanta area for more than 40 years. Demand for its service has stepped up in recent years as old parts of the city are razed to make way for redevelopment. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu. yds. (1.1 cu m). These new models in the 15-ft. (4.6 m) backhoe class are the big brothers of the WB146-5 and WB146PS-5. The new backhoe loaders are available at the Columbus Equipment Company, which has been selling and servicing heavy machinery since 1952. Click for more...

Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater →

The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done. Bryant started work on the project, which includes the bridge replacement and roadway approach work, in early December. The anticipated completion date is May 2008. Click for more...

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