Backhoe Loaders News, Videos, and Information

Lee A. Horton - Tue July 03, 2018

'Wain-Roy and the Invention of the Backhoe' Author Lee Horton Talks Industry, Writing

I have worked in the Construction Equipment Industry for over a third of a century. A good portion of that time, I was the Director of Engineering for Wain-Roy Inc., and then Woods Equipment Company of Hubbardston and Gardner, Mass., where the original backhoe was invented and first manufactured....

Giles Lambertson - Wed January 03, 2018

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers....

Mon December 11, 2017

Case Announces Enhancements to N Series Backhoe Loader Line

Case Construction Equipment has introduced several machine enhancements to its N Series backhoe loaders incorporated throughout the machine — from cab and drivetrain improvements to enhancements to the hydraulic and electrical systems....

Thu November 30, 2017

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes....

Wed October 18, 2017

Company Wrench Holds JCB Backhoe Rodeo, Demo Event at Its Headquarters

Company Wrench held a JCB Backhoe Rodeo & Demo day Sept. 29 at its headquarters in Carroll, Ohio. The event featured a full lineup of JCB equipment on display with select machines available for demonstration....

Mon September 25, 2017

JCB to Showcase Equipment Innovations at ICUEE 2017

JCB has confirmed that the Teleskid, Hydradig 110W tool carrier, 3CX Compact backhoe loader and 48Z-1 compact excavator, will be on display at the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky., from Oct....

Sany - Wed August 09, 2017

SANY Enters Backhoe Loader Market, Introduces BL70C

SANY America's BL70C, the first backhoe loader ever offered by the company, is a Tier IV F loader that is precision engineered to maximize performance, fuel economy and machine uptime to provide the best value for the end user....

Will Smith - The Hawk Eye - Fri August 04, 2017

Integrated Tractor Backhoe Has Roots in Heartland

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) The integrated tractor backhoe loader is as common on construction sites as workers in hard hats. But few realize the revolutionary machine was developed at the Case New Holland plant in Burlington, all the way back in 1957....

Mecalac - Mon July 31, 2017

Mecalac Presents Terex TLB840R Backhoes With Curved Boom Design

Designed to increase productivity and profitability, Terex backhoe loaders are powerful workhorses armed with a host of new features aimed at enhancing comfort, reducing driver fatigue and aiding productivity....

JCB - Mon July 31, 2017

JCB 3CX Compact Built for North American Markets

JCB's 3CX compact delivers JCB's legendary backhoe loader performance and versatility, in a 35 percent smaller package, making it ideal for confined urban job sites and highway repair, according to the manufacturer....