Before a backhoe starts up for the day, throughout the workday, all the way until the operator goes home, backhoe safety must be top of mind. Few things in day-to-day construction operations are as ...

Recent innovations in backhoe loaders. How manufacturers are balancing added technology with cost considerations. How attachments for backhoe loaders are evolving. Current operator comfort features.

Advancements in backhoe loader controls have increased the options available. But to make the best choice, you first must understand what is available and the advantages and drawbacks of each system.

Because of its versatility, the backhoe loader is an invaluable tool on any jobsite. As with any piece of construction machinery, however, if operators fail to comply with best practice, there is ...

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 ...

Vocational Trucks and Equipment LLC (VTE) has announced that Balar Equipment, an established VTE dealership in Phoenix, has transitioned to operate under the Enviro-Clean Equipment name, another VTE ...

CASE Construction Equipment unveiled “Project Zeus” - the all-new, all-electric CASE 580 EV backhoe loader, which turns out to be the first in the industry. We already saw electric excavators, loaders ...

A mishap with a backhoe striking overhead guy wires on the Rock Avenue Rreconstruction project led to an electrical outage and danger from downed lines in Viroqua, Monday morning. Rock Avenue is under ...