Construction workers who operate backhoes and other types of mechanized construction equipment are known as operating engineers, according to O*NET OnLine, a Department of Labor sponsored database.

The backhoe loader, or backhoe for short, has been pulling double duty on construction sites for nearly eighty years. Rigid dipper shovels had been in use since 1835, but in 1947, a couple of ...

From construction to roadbuilding, utility work to landscaping, backhoes are one of the most popular pieces of equipment across numerous industries. Their wide range of applications often means ...

All photos provided by Caterpillar. Continuing our deep dive into the 2026 backhoe market, we sat down with David Young, product application specialist at Caterpillar, to break down the company’s ...

Backhoe loaders continue to offer end-users the kind of versatility that leads to solid utilization rates in many applications, and manufacturers continually refine their products with features ...