Wed May 13, 2015
Tier IV Final, Increased Automation for JCB Backhoes
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....
Tue May 05, 2015
A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader
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....
Wed April 29, 2015
JCB Announces $1M Backhoe Donation to Quake Zone
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....
Case - Mon March 16, 2015
New CASE 570N EP Tractor Loader an Efficient, Powerful Platform for Loading, Attachment Use
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....
Case - Fri February 27, 2015
CASE N Series Backhoes Go Tier 4 Final as the 580N EP Makes its Debut
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....
Caterpillar - Thu February 26, 2015
F2 Series Backhoe Loaders Feature New Operator’s Station, Hydraulic Refinements
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....
terex - Fri January 23, 2015
Rental-Ready Terex TLB840R Backhoe Loader Works for a Living
Configured to meet the rental market's need for a low acquisition cost, high-performance backhoe, the Terex TLB840R backhoe loader is designed to give rental business owners a more immediate return on investment without sacrificing performance and or quality....
Fri December 26, 2014
Flaska JCB Customers Show Skills at Backhoe Rodeo
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....
Mon December 01, 2014
JCB GT Crowned Fastest Backhoe on Earth
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....
Mon November 17, 2014
Volvo CE Transfers Backhoe Loaders, Motor Graders to SDLG to Improve Profitability
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....
