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....
Wed March 06, 2013
John Deere Produces 250,000th Backhoe
The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marks a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory on March 1. The model 310SK backhoe loader was purchased by Phoenix-based NPL Construction Co., who took delivery of the machine at a special ceremony at the Dubuque Works facility....
Thu February 14, 2013
450F Design Enhancements Include More Power, Efficient Electronic Control
The new four-wheel-drive Cat 450F backhoe loader center pivot complements the durability, reliability, and lifting performance of its 450E predecessor with a more efficient overall design, including more horsepower, electronic control of the hydraulic system, serviceability improvements, and added operator comfort and convenience, according to the manufacturer....
Tue January 22, 2013
Volvo CE Consolidates American Production With Backhoe Loader Investment
In a bid to streamline production and gain efficiencies of scale, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced that, as part of a strengthening of its industrial footprint in the Americas, regional production of backhoe loaders will move from its current production facility, in Tultitlán, Mexico, to a newly enlarged facility in Pederneiras, Brazil....
