Mastering the backhoe-loader is a big job because it is really two machines in one. A good operator can improve productivity by employing many of the same principles that make excavators and wheel ...

When most people think of a backhoe, the first thing that comes to mind is digging. That's no surprise, since excavation is what these machines are best known for. However, backhoes are quite ...

Dig and load. It’s the two basic concepts of construction, engineered into one machine. Put a loader on the front of a tractor, hang a backhoe off the rear, and give one operator the ability to swivel ...

The challenge in shopping for used backhoes is defining what you need in terms of work capacities, such as digging depth. In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering ...

There are a number of tools that many people might deem a legitimate necessity for any homeowner. Then there are those that most homeowners might realistically never need. When it comes to items that ...

If a backhoe isn't on your Christmas list this year, you're probably not alone. You may have a shovel, rake, and electric equipment like a mower or leaf blower in your garage, but most of us live our ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If a backhoe isn't on your Christmas list this year, you're probably not alone. You may have a shovel, rake, and electric equipment like a ...