CEG - Thu August 27, 2026
Keep the Job Moving: One Contractor Believes the Backhoe Earns Its Place
Jason Koon has heard the arguments for years. Mini-excavators are easier to transport. Specialized machines are more productive. Backhoes have become the cleanup machine parked in the corner of the job site....
JCB - Wed August 26, 2026
JCB Brings Dual Drive System to PWX 2026
JCB, a manufacturer of backhoe loaders, will showcase its innovative Dual Drive system for backhoe loaders at PWX 2026. Designed to transform the way operators work, Dual Drive enables machine movement while remaining seated in the excavator operating position, eliminating the need to continually rotate the seat and reposition the machine using the loader controls, according to JCB....
Kubota - Mon July 06, 2026
Kubota Updates Its L47, M62 TLB Backhoes to Meet Contractor's Needs
Kubota's L47 and M62 tractor-loader-backhoes (TLBs) have features designed to meet the needs of the construction, landscaping and rental sectors. Both TLBs are more powerful than their predecessors and comply with Tier 4 Final emissions regulations, according to Kubota....
James Gill - JCB - Wed June 17, 2026
Why Backhoe Loaders Still Earn Their Place on Roadbuilding Projects
Spend enough time around road crews and you'll notice something interesting. Even on projects filled with specialized equipment, there's usually a backhoe loader somewhere on site. At first glance, that might seem surprising....
JCB - Tue November 18, 2025
JCB Celebrates Sale of Commemorative Backhoe Loader
JCB hosted a special event at its North American headquarters in Savannah to mark the sale of its commemorative one-millionth backhoe loader. The machine, which had been on display in the lobby, was celebrated as it officially began its working life....
Amulet Manufacturing Company - Mon October 27, 2025
Amulet Now Offers Buckets for Backhoes, Small Excavators
Amulet Manufacturing Company has released a full line of ditching buckets for small excavators and most backhoe loaders up to 20,000 lbs., with larger bucket sizes planned for 2026. Built 100 percent in the United States with U.S.-made steel and a full 2-year warranty, the new Amulet ditching buckets are built to last, according to Amulet....
JCB - Thu July 31, 2025
JCB Wins $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for New Backhoe Loader
JCB has secured a five-year, $45 million contract to provide 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The comprehensive agreement includes not only machines but also attachments testing and hands-on operator training, ensuring mission readiness from the ground up....
John Deere - Fri June 27, 2025
John Deere Unveils Upgrades to Backhoe Lineup, Elevating Visibility, Comfort, Performance
John Deere continues to refine its backhoe lineup with new machine and technology upgrades, enhancing operator comfort and job site awareness. Designed for underground and site development applications, the latest enhancements include an industry-first rear camera system, an expanded, redesigned cab with 5 in....
JCB - Thu February 06, 2025
JCB Celebrates Production of Millionth Backhoe Loader
JCB is celebrating a historic milestone with the production of its millionth backhoe loader. The first JCB backhoe rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire, in 1953. Called the Mark One, it brought hydraulic power to construction equipment for the first time....
Bobcat - Thu January 16, 2025
Bobcat Showcases New Backhoe Loader, Essential Construction Equipment, Attachments at World of Concrete 2025
Bobcat Company will showcase a comprehensive range of valuable worksite solutions at World of Concrete 2025. This includes the event debut of the Bobcat B760 backhoe loader, alongside a diverse lineup of compact and mini track loaders, skid-steer loaders, compact excavators, and light compaction and portable power equipment....
