Tue April 01, 2014
Hyundai Construction Equipment Introduces H930C Backhoe
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....
Giles Lambertson - Fri March 21, 2014
An Ode to the Common Backhoe: Still a Handy Machine
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....
Mon February 10, 2014
CEAttachments Introduces Three New Edge Backhoes and Buckets
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....
Mon February 10, 2014
Maddock Adds to Backhoe Mill Line
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....
Mon November 25, 2013
Cops: Pa. Man Stole Backhoe, Drove Miles to Philly
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....
Mon September 16, 2013
Case 580 Super N Wide Track Backhoe Loader
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....
Wed August 07, 2013
Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One
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....
Fri July 19, 2013
JCB Debuts Tier IV, Tier IVi JCB Ecomax Powered Backhoe Range
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....
Thu May 30, 2013
The 7 In 1 Bucket is Made for Productivity
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....
Fri April 19, 2013
TIER IVi-Compliant Terex TLB840 Backhoe Loader Now Available in North America
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....
