We showcase the revival of an old Ford 555 loader backhoe that had been sitting for many years due to a leaking hydraulic pump. The backhoe is dragged out from the weeds, loaded onto a trailer, and ...

The versatility of the backhoe loader (also called a backhoe) has made it a valuable piece of equipment on a jobsite. According to James Gill, product manager, backhoes, with JCB, “One of the major ...

Backhoe loaders, once the victims of cannibalization from compact excavators and skid steers or compact track loaders—and perhaps thought to be relegated to being a niche machine for municipalities ...

As jobsites continue to become smaller and smaller, and advancements in hydraulic and engine systems occur at an exceedingly fast pace, operators are demanding compact, powerful machines that enable ...

Models 440 and 450 Caterpillar backhoe loaders have been upgraded. Next-generation Cat 440 and Cat 450 backhoe loaders have a new engine—the C3.6—that increases the gross power rating of the 440 by 9% ...