Backhoe Loaders

John Deere Adds BH9B, BH10B, BH11B Backhoes to its Attachments Lineup →

John Deere is unveiling three new backhoe attachmentsto complement its full lineup of attachments. The BH9B, BH10B and BH11B were designed for operators handling light construction, agricultural, landscaping or utility work. Similar to other John Deere attachments, these backhoes are ideal for use on John Deere G-Series skid steersand compact track loaders. "With the growing need for work in compact spaces, these new backhoe attachments provide contractors, landscapers and agricultural material handlers with the power and variety to tackle any job efficiently and swiftly," said Jason Simmons, attachments engineering supervisor, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Brad Paisley Uses Case Backhoe to Break Ground on Site of Nashville Nonprofit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Country music singer Brad Paisley put his construction skills to the test recently as he and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, broke ground on "The Store," a new nonprofit that the couple has launched. Paisley chose to use a Case backhoe for the official groundbreaking in Nashville next to the Belmont Ministry Center, ABC 15 reported. Belmont University, Paisley's alma mater, partnered with the singer to create a space where customers can "shop with dignity" for food and other necessities. Click for more...

John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019. A total of 14 John Deere machines will be on display for the first time at the Wirtgen Group booth. John Deere acquired the Wirtgen Group in December 2017. Click for more...

John Deere Dealer Provides Backhoes to Aid Hurricane Recovery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Beard Equipment and John Deere donated the use of a John Deere backhoe to four local counties and municipalities in the Florida Panhandle. The cities of Lynn Haven, Callaway and Mexico Beach and Jackson County experienced serious damage as a result of the hurricane, which made landfall in the area as a Category 4 storm and caused the destruction of buildings and limited access to power, water and roadways. Click for more...

Cat Unveils Wide Array of New Products at Press Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar unveiled a wide range of 24 new products and services during a two-day year-end press briefing Nov. 14 and 15 at Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center, outside of Peoria, Ill. This was the highest number of unveilings Cat has ever made during one press event, nearly doubling its previous high of 14. Here is a roundup of all of the new equipment introductions, design refinements and technological services. Click for more...

New Cat 440, 450 Backhoe Loaders Deliver Performance, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The all new Cat 440 and 450 center pivot models provide industry-leading lifting performance, high breakout forces and improved operating comfort and ergonomics. The new addition to the Cat Backhoe Loader model line-up, the 440 boasts a 25 percent backhoe lifting improvement over the 430F2 and redesigned single tilt loader arms providing parallel lift and versatility in a multitude of applications. Click for more...

NPK Launches Dust Suppression Kits for PH Hammers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 2016, OHSA introduced a new regulation regarding occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in construction work (1926.1153). Part xvii specifies acceptable work practices pertaining to heavy equipment used to break silica-containing materials, i.e. concrete demolition. The first option is to work from within an enclosed cab. If this is not possible, the standard says to apply water and/or dust suppressants as necessary to minimize dust emissions. Click for more...

John Deere Updates Engine Tech., Makes Model Adjustments to 310L EP Backhoe, 210L EP Tractor Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 310L EP Backhoe and 210L EP Tractor Loader are the latest construction equipment models to undergo updates, with a focus on engine technology and other model adjustments to improve productivity and uptime, and lower daily operating costs. "Our goal is to continue to support the 'EP strategy' and to offer an effective backhoe solution under the 56-kW power level, which allows for greater flexibility to meet emission regulations," said Brian Hennings, product marketing manager, backhoes and tractor loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Backhoe Loaders Popular as Multi-Purpose Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Versatility is a valuable commodity in the construction business. Just like a football player who can run and pass from scrimmage, is a reliable pass-receiver and can return kicks, a machine that can handle multiple tasks on a job site is highly-prized. Backhoe loaders are the small, multi-purpose running backs of the building industry. They are constructed with a front loader on one side, a backhoe on the other end and a cab in the middle with a swiveling seat to allow the operator to switch between applications. Click for more...

The Dynamic Dynahoe! →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The loader-backhoe is still one of the most popular and visible of all types of construction machines. It reigned as the mainstay of mechanized utility work over some two-and-a-half decades after first finding popularity in the 1950s. With the advent of mini-excavators, increased popularity of skid steer loaders, and an abundance of companies making compact-sized machines, the loader-backhoe still survives. Click for more...

'Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe' Author Lee Horton Talks Industry, Writing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... I have worked in the Construction Equipment Industry for over a third of a century. A good portion of that time, I was the Director of Engineering for Wain-Roy Inc., and then Woods Equipment Company of Hubbardston and Gardner, Mass., where the original backhoe was invented and first manufactured. As such, I was fortunate to work with some of the original Wain-Roy men and women who played a large role in developing the backhoe and promoting its widespread use. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers. Among them are two Michigan brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, who a decade ago invested in the mile-long piece of land off the coast of Nova Scotia and began to paw through its soil. Click for more...

Case Announces Enhancements to N Series Backhoe Loader Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has introduced several machine enhancements to its N Series backhoe loaders incorporated throughout the machine — from cab and drivetrain improvements to enhancements to the hydraulic and electrical systems. Case also has made standard several options that were previously optional, and now offers an increased suite of factory options on all N Series backhoe loaders. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

Company Wrench Holds JCB Backhoe Rodeo, Demo Event at Its Headquarters →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench held a JCB Backhoe Rodeo & Demo day Sept. 29 at its headquarters in Carroll, Ohio. The event featured a full lineup of JCB equipment on display with select machines available for demonstration. Attendees received door prizes along with a hearty barbecue lunch. The event drew area contractors and included long time Company Wrench customers, as well as potential new customers who came to learn about the JCB line. Click for more...

JCB to Showcase Equipment Innovations at ICUEE 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has confirmed that the Teleskid, Hydradig 110W tool carrier, 3CX Compact backhoe loader and 48Z-1 compact excavator, will be on display at the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 3 to 5. The company will also demonstrate its 509-45 Loadall telescopic handler with a radio remote-control work platform and preview its new 503-13 Loadall sub-compact telehandler, which will be launched in 2018. Click for more...

SANY Enters Backhoe Loader Market, Introduces BL70C →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America's BL70C, the first backhoe loader ever offered by the company, is a Tier IV F loader that is precision engineered to maximize performance, fuel economy and machine uptime to provide the best value for the end user. This machine is easy to transport and powerful enough for any application, according to the manufacturer. Kevin Grover at SANY America said, "The SANY BL70C backhoe has the power and versatility to be the ideal machine for a general contractor that needs to be able to handle a different job every day." The SANY backhoe loader utilizes Deutz, ZF and Rexroth components for all major systems. Click for more...

Integrated Tractor Backhoe Has Roots in Heartland →

From Construction Equipment Guide... BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) The integrated tractor backhoe loader is as common on construction sites as workers in hard hats. But few realize the revolutionary machine was developed at the Case New Holland plant in Burlington, all the way back in 1957. “We are known as the inventor of the integrated backhoe, and that's never going to change,' said Ed Brenton, brand marketing manager of CNH Industrial. Click for more...

Mecalac Presents Terex TLB840R Backhoes With Curved Boom Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to increase productivity and profitability, Terex backhoe loaders are powerful workhorses armed with a host of new features aimed at enhancing comfort, reducing driver fatigue and aiding productivity. Each model features a curved boom design for increased reach and dig depth and the operator is afforded maximum comfort with ergonomically designed controls, climate control and a lumbar-supporting suspension seat. Click for more...

JCB 3CX Compact Built for North American Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's 3CX compact delivers JCB's legendary backhoe loader performance and versatility, in a 35 percent smaller package, making it ideal for confined urban job sites and highway repair, according to the manufacturer. The 3CX compact will be available with a front-end skid steer coupler, allowing customers to utilize a wide range of standard-flow hydraulic attachments. JCB also will offer a high-flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit, further boosting utilization for operators. Click for more...

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