Backhoe Loaders

John Deere Adds Dig, Lift, Carry Updates to L-Series Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multitask on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb. “Our L-Series lineup is popular among utility contractors in the Americas, and we're constantly working with fleet managers, owners and operators to make machine tweaks with a focus on increasing productivity and uptime,” said Brian Hennings, product marketing manager, backhoes loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

High Flow Loader Option Boosts JCB 3CX Compact Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is to make a high-flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit available for the 3CX Compact backhoe loader — delivering up to 120 liters/min of flow to power a range of loader-mounted attachments. In addition JCB will launch additional features to enhance the machine including: Second step options for easy cab access Multi-function front loader control Powerslide option allows repositioning without ground damage Skid steer attachment hitch increases work tool availability Additional in cab storage Dipper mounted hydraulic pipework Attachment Driver The 3CX Compact will be available with a high-flow front-end auxiliary hydraulic circuit capable of delivering up to120 litres/min at an operating pressure of 200 bar. Click for more...

John Deere and Designworks, a BMW Group Company, Collaborate on the Backhoe of the Future →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere and Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary, gave ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 attendees a first-hand look into the backhoe vision of the future. The result of a unique research and design process introduced to John Deere by Designworks called “Fixstern.” The concept leverages emerging materials and technology innovations, such as a lightweight metal matrixed exoskeleton and a hybrid powertrain, to dramatically reconfigure the traditional backhoe machine form. Click for more...

SANY's New Backhoe Loader at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY unveiled a brand new machine for the North American market at ConExpo 2017. The new BL70C is the first backhoe loader ever offered by SANY America. The SANY BL70C Tier 4F backhoe loader 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. 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...

Kubota's L47, M62 TLBs Offer Increased Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation, unveiled two new models, the L47 and M62 TLBs. The new TLBs replace the L39, L45 and M59 in the Kubota product line. Both units will join Kubota's popular B26 to round out its TLB line. “Kubota is taking its tractor-loader-backhoe line to new levels of performance and refinement,” said Tim Boulds, Kubota construction equipment product operations manager. “Our newest generation of TLBs is more powerful, more efficient and offers more features for comfort and convenience. Click for more...

Construction Boom Leads to Evolution of Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of construction equipment. In essence, it is a tractor-like vehicle with a bucket mounted on one side and a small, hydraulic digger (backhoe) on the opposing side. The arm is connected to a boom and secured with a king post, which allows the boom to pivot 180 to 200 degrees. Its versatility enables it to perform many tasks in almost any terrain. Click for more...

John Deere Rounds Out L-Series Backhoe Portfolio With Powerful 710L →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built in the John Deere Dubuque Works, Iowa, manufacturing facility, the 710L joins the popular L-Series lineup of backhoe loaders. The latest model offers a robust 17-ft. 3-in. (5.3 m) dig depth, the largest in the John Deere portfolio, and it is ideal for loading trucks, placing pipe, digging trenches, breaking up concrete or asphalt and moving materials. The 710L backhoe meets today's emission regulations through an EPA Final Tier IV/EU Stage IV-certified 4.5L Deere PowerTech Plus engine, providing 13 percent more net peak horsepower (148 hp/110 kW) than the previous K-Series model, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

New Cat 415F2 Industrial Loader Tractor Combines Purpose-Built Design with Backhoe-Loader Strength for Application Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 415F2 Industrial Loader Tractor combines the basic design of the Cat 415F2backhoe-loader—including most of the frame, engine, transmission, and axles—with purpose-built components designed specifically for industrial-loader applications, such as new pilot controls, three-point hitch, and an available box blade scraper developed for the skip-loader market. Operator station and controlsThe new model is available in canopy or cab configurations, standard 5-function rear valve and 3-function loader valve, dual location differential lock, low-effort pilot-type controls for the box blade scraper, and sealed storage compartment. Click for more...

JCB's Entry-Level 3CX Backhoe Now Available With Pilot Controls →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's popular entry-level 3CX, a 14' full size backhoe loader built in Savannah, GA, is now available with pilot controls. The US-built machine boasts a class leading 13,063-lb. loader breakout force and 6,354-lbf loader lift capacity to its full height. The excavator bucket has a 13,942-lb. breakout force and is powered by a JCB EcoMax Tier 4 Final engine delivering 74 hp. This highly efficient power plant has no requirement for a costly Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or any form of exhaust after-treatment such as DEF, reducing operating costs and allowing for quicker turnaround time between rentals. Click for more...

JCB to Launch Colorful Limited-Edition Machines as Part of Ongoing 70th Anniversary Celebration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The first batch of colorful limited-edition machines to mark JCB's 70th anniversary is currently in production. The initial wave of “Platinum Edition” 3CX backhoe loaders has rolled off the production lines at JCB's World Headquarters at Rocester, Staffordshire, UK, in a color combination last seen more than 40 years ago on the JCB 3C III model. Now, the special machines are on their way to customers throughout the UK, as well as Australia, France, Spain and Russia. Click for more...

How to Safely Maintain Your Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Your backhoe loader is a workhorse that is an asset on many construction sites. It’s important to keep up on maintenance and attend to any service and repair issues immediately, so you can get the most from your investment and enjoy the safe operation of the machine. Regular maintenance can also help you extend the life of the components and improve uptime. Daily preventative maintenance and well-trained equipment operators are two ways to ensure a safe and long life for your backhoe loader. Click for more...

McLaren Industries Expands Nu-Air Solid Cushion Tires to Include Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Backhoe owners and operators can finally experience the durability, comfort and traction of McLaren’s Nu-Air solid cushion tires — now for both front and rear backhoe tires. Two Nu-Air versions are available for backhoes. The Dirt Terrain (DT) tire excels in off-road applications where aggressive traction and high stability are important. Their deep tread lugs ensure a solid grip on sand, rocks or deep mud. Click for more...

New Holland Construction C Series Loader Backhoes, Tractor Loader Meet Tier IVB Engine Emissions Sta →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction’s new C Series loader backhoes and tractor loader feature Tier IV Final emissions-compliant engines, improved engine response, fuel efficiency and serviceability, and an optional auto-ride control. The line-up includes the B95C, B95C TC, B95C LR and B110C loader backhoes and the U80C tractor loader. “These machines deliver the power and torque needed to get any digging, loading, trenching or pushing job done faster,” said Paul Wade, New Holland Construction marketing manager. Click for more...

Customer Input, New Models Highlight John Deere L-Series Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere L-Series backhoes build on the performance of its K-Series predecessors. The new series offers improvements on features that John Deere customers have come to know and trust, plus the addition of several new ones, to increase uptime, provide exceptional productivity and lower daily operating costs, according to the manufacturer. The L-Series lineup boasts six new models — the 310L EP, 310L, 310SL, 310SL HL, 315SL and 410L. Click for more...

Tier IV Final, Increased Automation for JCB Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has introduced Tier IV Final engines and a high degree of machine automation for its 2015 model line-up. Through development of its own range of Ecomax diesel engines, JCB has achieved the Tier IVF emissions standard without the need for a bulky diesel particulate filter (DPF), reducing cost and complexity for the customer, according to the manufacturer. A Machine for Every Job SiteBoth the rental-market 3CX, now built in the USA at JCB’s Savannah, Ga., plant, and the popular 3CX-14 model are powered by a 74 hp version of the JCB Ecomax diesel engine. Click for more...

A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CEG takes a look back at this history of a true workhorse in the world of heavy equipment - the Backhoe Loader. Early development of hydraulic systems for what would become the backhoe loader proceeded in parallel in the USA and the UK. The invention of the first backhoe swing frame was developed in July 1947 by Vaino J. Holopainen (pronounced “Waino”) and Roy E. Handy, Jr. (thus the company name “Wain-Roy”), and assigned to Wain-Roy Corporation of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, United States. Click for more...

JCB Announces $1M Backhoe Donation to Quake Zone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is supporting the relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal by donating backhoe loaders and electrical power generators worth around $1 million. Ten backhoe loaders were made available immediately to the Nepalese Army and are now at work in the areas worst hit by the disaster, which has left more than 5,000 people dead and 10,000 injured. "It is shocking to see the devastation caused by this earthquake and the resulting widespread damage and destruction," said JCB Chairman Lord Bamford. Click for more...

New CASE 570N EP Tractor Loader an Efficient, Powerful Platform for Loading, Attachment Use →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new 570N EP – a powerful yet efficient tractor loader optimized for loader and attachment use in site prep, landscaping, construction and agricultural applications. Weighing in at 11,134 lbs. and rated at 74 horsepower, the 570N EP features CASE's particulate matter catalyst – a maintenance-free Tier 4 Final solution that requires no fluids or filter maintenance. Click for more...

CASE N Series Backhoes Go Tier 4 Final as the 580N EP Makes its Debut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment is introducing its line of Tier 4 Final backhoe loaders, including the new 580N EP – a lower-horsepower version of the company's popular 580N backhoe that maintains the same backhoe lift capacity and breakout force with greater fuel efficiency and a maintenance-free Tier 4 Final solution. All CASE N Series backhoes come standard with SiteWatch telematics, and can be outfitted with a variety of industry-exclusive standards/options such as Power Lift, Ride Control, Comfort Steer, ProControl, Easy Flex side lights and a mechanical universal backhoe bucket coupler that allows contractors to use attachments from competitive machines on their CASE backhoe. Click for more...

F2 Series Backhoe Loaders Feature New Operator’s Station, Hydraulic Refinements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The F2 Series Cat backhoe loaders includes the 416F2, 420F2, 430F2, and a model new to the range, the 415F2. The new F2 Series center-pivot models build on the solid performance, reliability and durability of their F Series predecessors with engines that meet Tier IV Final emissions standards, new operator's station, and added features and options that further enhance performance and operator productivity. Click for more...

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