Backhoe Loaders

Platinum Edition Celebrates 70 Years of JCB Backhoe Innovation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is celebrating 70 years of manufacturing its iconic backhoe loader with the unveiling of Platinum Editions of the 3CX and 4CX models. Company founder Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE invented the backhoe concept, and the first JCB model was manufactured in 1953 after he combined a lightweight backhoe with a Major Loadall tractor loader. It created, for the first time, a single machine which combined a front shovel and rear excavator arm. Click for more...

VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

Case Continues Backhoe Revolution With Rock-Solid Guarantee On Case 580SV Construction King Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment took ConExpo 2023 by storm by announcing the expansion of its backhoe loader line with the launch of five additional new backhoe loader models — including the all-new Case 580SV Construction King. The renewed growth and interest in backhoe loaders is built on greater industry demand for multi-purpose machines in the wake of North America's ongoing skilled labor shortage. Click for more...

Case Shakes Up Backhoe Market With Five All-New Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is bringing back the iconic "Construction King" name and releasing five new backhoe loader models to the North American market to deliver more comprehensive and diverse backhoe options to businesses across a broader spectrum of markets, including landscaping, rental, ag and utilities. Two models are available immediately: the Case Utility Plus and the Case 580SV Construction King center pivot. Click for more...

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Preventive maintenance "is a very broad term," said George MacIntyre, product manager at ConExpo-Con/AGG exhibitor Case Construction Equipment. "It can be as formal as the critical practice of performing regular service, as prescribed by the manufacturer of the machine, throughout the machine's life. Or it can be as simple as the daily walkaround you do of the machine at the beginning and end of each day to identify any potential issues that may impede safe and efficient operation." Preventive maintenance is routine/scheduled maintenance of machines done "to keep them running reliably to prevent premature costly unplanned downtime," David Young, product application specialist, Caterpillar, added. Click for more...

Case LIVE to Focus on Best Features, Options, Considerations for Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's next Case LIVE virtual event will focus on the best features, options and considerations for backhoes, and will be held on March 23 at 10 a.m. Central. The event will be hosted by George MacIntyre, product manager and other product experts. From trenching to loading, lifting to attachments — backhoes allow you to do so many things with a single machine. Case will look at all of the ways you can outfit your backhoe for optimal success, as well as features and options you may not always think of when considering a backhoe. Click for more...

Loader Backhoe Prices Up 15 Percent in U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. December Market Trends Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. ' December Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with truck tractor prices up 55 percent in the United States, while medium earthmoving equipment and vocational trucks are up 43 percent and 41 percent respectively (for the three months ending November 30, 2021). With this month's report, Ritchie Bros. has included a special focus on loader backhoe sales in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Introduces B75D Economy Class Loader Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loader backhoes have been an efficient tool in every operation bringing maximum force and surgical precision from either end of the machine. New Holland Construction's B75D loader backhoe, its economy class solution, is ready to tackle a wide range of projects with 74 gross hp, over 18 ft. of maximum digging depth and standard 4WD. "Adding the economy level B75D loader backhoe is the new solution for diverse operations," said Ryan Anderson, construction product marketing manager, New Holland North America. Click for more...

Bigdogz Crane & Tree Goes Compact With JCB Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A few years ago, Scott Bilhardt had the itch to get out the office and trade his laptop for a piece of equipment and push and move some dirt, while building a company he could hand over to his son, Jeff, when he retires. That is how Bigdogz Crane & Tree LLC was founded in Jacksonville, Fla. Bilhardt started with rental equipment — his first purchase was a new JCB 1CXT compact backhoe loader and it was the first to be bought in the state of Florida and among the first to be purchased in the United States Bilhardt touted the fact that he purchased the smallest tracked backhoe loader in the world, which he added, helps him traverse the swampy Florida terrain. Click for more...

John Deere Celebrates 50 Years of Backhoe Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is celebrating 50 years of backhoe loaders, a history of innovation and excellence that first started with the introduction of the JD310 model in 1971. Today, the 310L, the latest generation of the original model, remains a cornerstone within the John Deere backhoe lineup as a result of the continuous improvement to the design and efficient performance. "This anniversary celebrates half a century of reliability and providing customer value stemming from the introduction of our backhoe lineup in 1971," said Brian Hennings, product manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Case Delivers Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The construction industry's first designed and commercially developed electric backhoe loaders — two Case 580 EV backhoes from Case Construction Equipment — have been delivered and are currently working with utilities in New York. New York State Gas & Electric (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), AVANGRID Inc. subsidiaries debuted the electric backhoe at a special event in New York, and National Grid took delivery of its first electric backhoe earlier this year. Click for more...

Case Wins Good Design Award for Design of 'Project Zeus' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has earned a 2020 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press for "Project Zeus": the Case 580 EV (electric vehicle) backhoe loader — the world's first electric backhoe. The award recognizes "the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world." This is the third Case design to win in four years. Click for more...

John Deere Joint Tests Its First Electric-Powered Backhoe With National Grid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere, a manufacturer of construction equipment, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout the Northeast, will joint test an electric backhoe concept. The John Deere developed, battery-powered, electric vehicle design — referred to as E-Power — will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered, 100 hp 310L backhoe. Click for more...

John Deere Improves Performance, Reliability With L-Series Backhoe Upgrades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere upgraded its L-Series backhoe loaders, unveiling significant machine improvements designed to boost productivity, maximize uptime and reduce operating costs. Ranging across the L-Series Backhoe lineup, the updates, which include engine upgrades, new pressure-compensated load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics on the 310SL model and machine control improvements, enhance operation and machine performance. Click for more...

Vintage JCB Machine Restored to Former Glory →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of JCB's longest-standing customers has unwrapped a unique present — a vintage backhoe loader restored to its former glory to mark the equipment manufacturer's approaching 75th anniversary. Lincolnshire-based Eric Carnaby & Son has been a customer since 1959 and over the following six decades has bought more than 150 JCB machines. Now JCB has said thank you to the firm for its loyalty by restoring the Carnaby family's cherished 1964 JCB 1 backhoe. Click for more...

RDO Delivers New Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Representatives of RDO Equipment Co.'s Sauk Rapids, Minn., location delivered a new machine to a customer, Swift County in Benson, Minn. This John Deere 710L is the company's largest backhoe on the market with a 17-ft. 3-in. dig depth. This makes it ideal for loading trucks, placing pipe, digging trenches, breaking up concrete and asphalt, and moving materials. This JD 710L is being delivered with all the tools, including extend-a-hoe, hydraulic coupler and thumb. Click for more...

Looking Back: Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction Equipment Guide looks back at backhoes from the 1950's. Click for more...

Case Highlights Accessibility and Workforce Inclusivity with Accessible Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's accessible backhoe loader is designed to support workforce inclusivity and provide operators of all mobility levels with an opportunity to work in construction equipment operation. The machine features a purpose-built elevator and accessories that allow the operator to be elevated into the cab and workstation. The operator positions the elevator chair near the ground via a pair of external joysticks in a manner that allows them to easily transfer into the seat. Click for more...

Case Unveils 'Project Zeus' 580 EV Fully Electric Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's "Project Zeus" — the 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) — is a fully electric backhoe loader. The power and performance of the 580 EV is equivalent to other diesel-powered backhoes in the Case product line and provides considerably lower daily operating costs while also producing zero emissions, according to the manufacturer. City governments and municipalities will benefit from the elimination of emissions for working in urban environments and close to other buildings/people, as well as the reduced noise generated by the equipment. Click for more...

Cat SMART Attachments Come Together with Machine in Revolutionary Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Cat SMART attachments, the dozer blade, grader blade and backhoe, are designed to add significant versatility to a range of D3 Series Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and multi-terrain loaders. The control systems for the new attachments allow easily adapting the machine's standard controls to precisely match the recognized SMART attachments' control needs. The SMART dozer blade attachment — available for Cat 279D3, 289D3, 299D3 and 299D3 XE series compact track loaders — are designed for cutting, moving and grading virtually any material used as a base. Click for more...

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