Backhoe Loaders

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...

Case’s Backhoe Loader Celebrates 50th Anniversary →

From Construction Equipment Guide... February 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first factory-integrated tractor backhoe loader. The Case 320 was the first backhoe loader purpose-built at the plant for construction applications. “When Case introduced the first backhoe loader in 1957, it revolutionized the construction industry,” Jim Hasler, vice president, Case Construction Equipment, said. Click for more...

Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...

Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past →

A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point. The last patients in Byberry State Hospital in Philadelphia were discharged in 1990 but the facility is only now being demolished to make way for upscale housing and office accommodations, a far cry from the institution whose many buildings occupied the sprawling site for more than 80 years. Click for more...

Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...

Pa. Firm Leads Humanitarian Mission to Aid Katrina Victims →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently, Rick Taylor, Principal of Earthborne Equipment Inc., full line JCB dealer for southeastern Pennsylvania, transported a new JCB 214 4 by 4 loader backhoe to Gautier, Miss., on a humanitarian mission to render aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Taylor provided leadership, expertise and assistance to a combined mission group from Newtown Presbyterian Church and Mission Possible from Bensalem, Pa. Click for more...

Allmand TLB-220 Compact Backhoe Loads Smoothly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Allmand TLB-220 heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe tackles many jobs typically reserved for larger TLBs, maneuvers in tight areas and can be towed on a trailer behind a pickup truck. The 3,115-lb. (1,413 kg) this Allmand backhoe features a Robin EH65D air-cooled gasoline engine generating 20.5 hp (15.3 kW) at 3,600 rpm. An optional Kohler 20-hp (14.9 kW) air-cooled engine also is available. Click for more...

State Agencies Determined to Save Bolsa Chica Lowland Ecosystem →

Rainfall was the biggest challenge facing the project team of the soon-to-be completed $147-million Bolsa Chica Lowland Restoration Project in Huntington Beach, CA. According to Jack M. Fancher, coastal program chief and Bolsa Chica program manager of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Carlsbad, CA, the 1,300 gross acre (526 ha) Bolsa Chica Restoration site is an historic wetland with its elevations mostly below sea level. Click for more...

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader Boasts Specially Designed Off-Road Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s new 3CX backhoe loaders are designed for hard work, increased productivity and greater comfort. JCB Cab and CanopyOperator comfort is achieved with an optional heated air suspension seat with air lumbar support, coupled with an air conditioning system, built-in cooler and cell phone holder with power supply. All-around visibility is a key feature of the cab. This has been achieved by an increased glass area, strategic positioning of the front windshield wiper, a wide rear opening window, and a low floor at the rear for visibility down the trench. Click for more...

Ingersoll Rand Offers Powerful BL-570 Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The BL-570 compact backhoe loader from Ingersoll Rand Company Limited is ideal for utility installation, landscaping, and rental applications, as well as general construction and repair work. The BL-570 uses a backhoe workgroup with a maximum digging depth of 12 ft. (3.7 m). The loader has a rated operating capacity of 3,406 lb. (1,545 kg) and a breakout force of 9,370 lb. (4,250 kg). The BL-570 is equipped with the standard Bob-Tach attachment mounting system for the loader and the X-Change system for the backhoe. Click for more...

Deere 710G Backhoe Tackles Tough Assignments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Numerous enhancements over the previous model make John Deere’s 710G backhoe well suited for tough jobs, particularly those where a small excavator and loader are used together, according to Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. “The 710G provides the kind of digging force and lift capacity that customers typically find only in a 12-metric-ton excavator, and on the front end it rivals most 2-yard loaders,” he said. Click for more...

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