Wed March 15, 2017
John Deere and Designworks, a BMW Group Company, Collaborate on the Backhoe of the Future
John Deere and Designworks, a BMW Group subsidiary, gave ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 attendees a first-hand look into the backhoe vision of the future. The result of a unique research and design process introduced to John Deere by Designworks called “Fixstern.” The concept leverages emerging materials and technology innovations, such as a lightweight metal matrixed exoskeleton and a hybrid powertrain, to dramatically reconfigure the traditional backhoe machine form....
Sany - Wed March 08, 2017
SANY's New Backhoe Loader at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017
SANY unveiled a brand new machine for the North American market at ConExpo 2017. The new BL70C is the first backhoe loader ever offered by SANY America. The SANY BL70C Tier 4F backhoe loader is precision engineered to maximize performance, fuel economy and machine uptime to provide the best value for the end user. This machine is easy to transport and powerful enough for any application....
Wed August 31, 2016
Ditch Witch Introduces Three Turbocharged Utility Tractors
Three new, turbocharged utility tractors from Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, give operators the power to get jobs done more efficiently and with greater comfort. Designed with hardworking operators in mind, the new models – RT105, RT125 and the RT125 Quad tractor– each feature innovative control consoles and operator stations....
Fri July 29, 2016
Kubota's L47, M62 TLBs Offer Increased Productivity
Kubota Tractor Corporation, unveiled two new models, the L47 and M62 TLBs. The new TLBs replace the L39, L45 and M59 in the Kubota product line. Both units will join Kubota's popular B26 to round out its TLB line....
Katherine Devlin – CEG Editorial Assistant - Thu July 21, 2016
Construction Boom Leads to Evolution of Backhoe Loader
The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of construction equipment. In essence, it is a tractor-like vehicle with a bucket mounted on one side and a small, hydraulic digger (backhoe) on the opposing side....
Tue June 07, 2016
John Deere Rounds Out L-Series Backhoe Portfolio With Powerful 710L
Built in the John Deere Dubuque Works, Iowa, manufacturing facility, the 710L joins the popular L-Series lineup of backhoe loaders. The latest model offers a robust 17-ft. 3-in. (5.3 m) dig depth, the largest in the John Deere portfolio, and it is ideal for loading trucks, placing pipe, digging trenches, breaking up concrete or asphalt and moving materials....
Fri March 18, 2016
New Cat 415F2 Industrial Loader Tractor Combines Purpose-Built Design with Backhoe-Loader Strength for Application Versatility
The new Cat 415F2 Industrial Loader Tractor combines the basic design of the Cat 415F2backhoe-loader—including most of the frame, engine, transmission, and axles—with purpose-built components designed specifically for industrial-loader applications, such as new pilot controls, three-point hitch, and an available box blade scraper developed for the skip-loader market....
Wed March 16, 2016
JCB's Entry-Level 3CX Backhoe Now Available With Pilot Controls
JCB's popular entry-level 3CX, a 14' full size backhoe loader built in Savannah, GA, is now available with pilot controls. The US-built machine boasts a class leading 13,063-lb. loader breakout force and 6,354-lbf loader lift capacity to its full height....
Jennifer Stiansen - Wed February 24, 2016
JCB to Launch Colorful Limited-Edition Machines as Part of Ongoing 70th Anniversary Celebration
The first batch of colorful limited-edition machines to mark JCB's 70th anniversary is currently in production. The initial wave of “Platinum Edition” 3CX backhoe loaders has rolled off the production lines at JCB's World Headquarters at Rocester, Staffordshire, UK, in a color combination last seen more than 40 years ago on the JCB 3C III model....
CEG - Thu August 20, 2015
How to Safely Maintain Your Backhoe Loader
Your backhoe loader is a workhorse that is an asset on many construction sites. It’s important to keep up on maintenance and attend to any service and repair issues immediately, so you can get the most from your investment and enjoy the safe operation of the machine....
