Backhoe Loaders

Flaska JCB Customers Show Skills at Backhoe Rodeo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Flaska JCB of Phoenix, Ariz., held an open house and “Backhoe Rodeo” on Nov. 21, at its Buckeye Road location. Highlights of the event included the Dancing Diggers backhoe exhibition and the JCB HMEE, an armored backhoe loader for military applications. Bob Canady, Flaska JCB sales manager, hosted the event. Ben Coleman, general manager of backhoe loader sales, JCB, was on hand along with several other JCB corporate representatives. Click for more...

JCB GT Crowned Fastest Backhoe on Earth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The world-famous JCB GT has been crowned the fastest backhoe loader on earth after reaching speeds of more than 70 mph in Australia. The JCB GT, originally designed to perform high-speed wheelies at racing events, made the attempt in front of independent record officials in Bathurst, Australia, near Sydney. Guinness World Records confirmed that the powerful JCB GT was officially the fastest backhoe loader in the world with a speed of 72.58 mph (116.82 kmh). Click for more...

Volvo CE Transfers Backhoe Loaders, Motor Graders to SDLG to Improve Profitability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of the Volvo Group’s ongoing activities to improve profitability and reduce costs, Volvo Construction Equifpment will discontinuedevelopment and production of its current product line of Volvo-branded backhoe loaders and motorgraders. In the future, these products will instead be manufactured by Volvo CE’s Chinese company SDLG. As communicated in conjunction with the report on the third quarter of 2014, further cost-saving measures will be implemented in Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to adapt the cost structure and to address the profitability of certain products. Click for more...

World’s Fastest Backhoe Races at Old Bridge Raceway Park →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB teamed up with Diggerland USA, the construction-themed adventure park in West Berlin, N.J., to race the JCB GT, the world’s fastest backhoe at the 38th Annual U.S. Diesel Truckin’ Nationals event. The event took place on Sept. 13 at Old Bridge Raceway in Englishtown, N.J. A celebration and display of diesel innovation, the U.S. Truckin’ Nationals hosted a series of diesel race lineups, Monster Truck Thrill Shows and an exhibit of 2,000-plus diesel big rigs and machines. Click for more...

JCB Launches HMEE, 3CX Backhoe Southeastern Roadshow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In celebration of its heritage as the inventor of the original backhoe loader, JCB is taking its highly specialized military backhoe loader, the HMEE (high mobility engineer excavator), on tour along with its all-new, commercial-purposed 3CX backhoe loader. The JCB of Georgia equipment dealership in Pooler, Ga., is the first stop on this roadshow across the southeastern United States. At each of the tour stops, JCB is collecting signatures on its “Show Your Support” banner to raise money for the Lone Survivor Foundation, an organization dedicated to the recovery and healing of wounded American service members and their families. Click for more...

Feds: Backhoe Nicked Pipe Before Wyoming Oil Spill →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) A 25,000-gal. oil spill in the Powder River Basin occurred after a backhoe nicked a 6-inch underground pipeline and, over time, corrosion turned the minor damage into an oil-spewing hole, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management said Aug. 26. It remained unclear how long ago the backhoe damaged the crude oil pipeline owned by Casper-based Belle Fourche Pipeline, and what sort of construction work the backhoe was doing at the time, BLM officials said. Click for more...

Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control. In addition, remapping of the TIV Interim engine’s software has resulted in further reductions in fuel consumption and improved digging and roading performance. Electronic Control Auto idle is a system that automatically returns the machine’s engine to a low idle setting when the excavator levers have not been used for a preset amount of time. Click for more...

Wraps Come Off New Entry Level Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Global backhoe loader market leader JCB announced plans to launch a new entry level backhoe loader which will be aimed at large fleet owners and rental customers around the world. Initially aimed at the key North American and Latin American markets, the new backhoe will eventually be offered to other territories including Europe, Russia and the Middle East. With a number of unique selling points, the new 3CX will go into production later this year at JCB’s Savannah plant in Georgia, increasing JCB backhoe production to four continents, with machines already manufactured in the UK, India and Brazil. Click for more...

Case Introduces Ram Laramie Longhorn-Inspired 580 Super N Wide Track Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s Ram Laramie Longhorn-inspired 580 Super N wide track backhoe loader which features the iconic Ram Laramie Longhorn two-tone black and white gold paint scheme, will tour the country at Ram- and Case-sponsored events with a new Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 truck. The machine also features a newly detailed cab designed to match the look and feel of the Ram Laramie Longhorn interior, as well as new chrome detailing and badges to give the backhoe the distinctive Ram appearance. Click for more...

JD Backhoe Grows With Help From Westchester Tractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a young man, Joe D’Auria learned some fundamentals about landscaping and operating some equipment doing various jobs working for George Kopac, who owned the local driving range, Route 9W Golf. In 1984, D’Auria, who had been working for a local car dealership, was ready to make a change. With financial help — and support — from his father, Joe D’Auria Sr., he purchased a Case 530CK tractor loader backhoe and a 1974 Dodge dump truck from his neighbor and JD Backhoe Services Inc. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Introduces H930C Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s H930C backhoe is currently available to the Latin America market but will be released in North America towards the end of 2015. This versatile machine is practical for heavy duty jobs in various applications such as small trenching projects, site preparation and road and utility work, according to the manufacturer. Hyundai’s H930C backhoe has an operating weight of 14,881 lbs (6,750 kg) and is powered by an 87 hp (65 kW) Tier II Perkins 1104C-44T engine. Click for more...

An Ode to the Common Backhoe: Still a Handy Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... There is something about the backhoe that demands a celebration. The machine has been around for more than six decades, which hardly makes it as venerable as, say, the bulldozer or grader. Yet unlike those earthmovers in a highway contractor’s equipment yard, the backhoe is so versatile that it easily spans the market from heavy and light construction and agricultural to industrial and municipal. Click for more...

CEAttachments Introduces Three New Edge Backhoes and Buckets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CEAttachments Inc., a global supplier of attachments and accessories for compact equipment, has three new Edge backhoes and buckets for skid steer and track loaders. The new models feature a new mono-block style valve with higher rated spool seals to prevent valve leakage from high back pressure. These new models also now feature Grouser-style stabilizer pads as standard equipment for added stability and control. Click for more...

Maddock Adds to Backhoe Mill Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Maddock Construction Equipment LLC has a new addition to the Backhoe Mill line of milling attachments. The EM48 attachment has a 48 in. (122 cm) cutting width, 11 in. (28 cm) cutting depth and can be pre-set to cutting depths from flush to full depth in ½ in. (1.3 cm) increments. The EM48 is powered by the excavator hydraulic system and gives the operator clear view of the work area. It uses standard ¾ in. Click for more...

Cops: Pa. Man Stole Backhoe, Drove Miles to Philly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he stole a $125,000 backhoe from a suburban construction site then drove it about 30 miles to a scrapyard in Philadelphia where he intended to sell it. Police estimate it would have taken 33-year-old William Michael Pusey about 2 1/2 hours to make the trip to Philadelphia from Shainline Excavating of Phoenixville, where the backhoe was stolen Sunday. Click for more...

Case 580 Super N Wide Track Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 580 Super N wide track features a 3.4-L, turbocharged 95 hp (71 kW) engine outfitted with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) emissions control technology. The Tier IV Interim engine burns cleaner while delivering superior horsepower, faster response and up to 5 percent better fuel efficiency under load, according to the manufacturer. Other features include automatic ride control on four-wheel drive models that engages at roading speeds to help reduce bucket spillage; and remote hydraulic test ports that allow easy ground level access for service diagnosis to keep the machine up and running, and reducing the expense associated with downtime. Click for more...

Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of its BL60B and BL70B, Volvo Construction Equipment thoroughly redesigned its backhoe loader range — offering improved performance, usability and a modern appearance. The machine combines in a single, stable platform the strength and simplicity of a Volvo wheel loader with the power and performance of a Volvo excavator. With an average operating weight that ranges from 17,500 to 19,500 lbs. Click for more...

JCB Debuts Tier IV, Tier IVi JCB Ecomax Powered Backhoe Range →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Marking the 60th anniversary of the invention of the backhoe loader by Mr. JCB, the company that bears his initials now introduces the world’s most productive, efficient, powerful and comfortable backhoe loader available. JCB’s solution to Tier IV and Tier IV interim emissions legislation are on display as the expanded JCB backhoe loader range, with the introduction of the new entry level specification 3CX, powered by the JCB Ecomax engine make their debut. Click for more...

The 7 In 1 Bucket is Made for Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Throughout the last decade, contractors have increasingly expected more from their job site tools. For example, a mobile phone is no longer just a mobile phone; it’s a mobile office — connecting the owner to others via phone, text, e-mail, video, photos and social media channels at any time, in any place. With technology advancing so rapidly, it’s no wonder contractors expect the same convenience and ability to multitask from their other tools, like their construction equipment. Click for more...

TIER IVi-Compliant Terex TLB840 Backhoe Loader Now Available in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Powered by an electronic, Tier IV interim Perkins 1204E-E44TA engine and an optional 4-speed servo power synchro transmission with automatic shifting, the 94-hp (90 kW) Terex TLB840 backhoe loader is now available in North America. Engineered to excel in digging, reaching, lifting and loading applications, North American customers will notice the TLB840 boasts high torque, powerful performance, as well as strong climbing and digging capabilities, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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