Compact tractor-loader-backhoes (compact TLBs) used to be thought of as toys when compared with the big iron on jobsites of days gone by. Today, however, they are taken more than seriously by seasoned ...

Although backhoe-loaders in the 14-ft. dig depth and above size class have long been regarded as essential tools on commercial construction sites, their smaller counterparts (12-ft. dig depth and ...

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.

John Deere Power Systems’ diesels power John Deere’s eight K-Series backhoe loaders, ranging from the 88-horsepower 310K to the 130-horsepower 710K. The full series includes the 310K EP, 310K, 310SK, ...

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last fall Kubota Tractor Corporation announced that it would be innovating the sub-compact tractor category with a sneak-peek introduction of its new BX80-Series sub ...

Elton Long, mechanical engineer who lead the design team that developed the first American-made, integrated loader backhoe, died April 6 in Burlington, Iowa. He was 81 years old. Early in his career, ...

Farm equipment major Escorts on Friday unveiled the concept of hybrid tractor, backhoe loader and a rural transport vehicle. The company, which showcased the products at its annual innovation platform ...

The used farm equipment auction market continues to show robust demand and strong resale prices for good condition, used loader tractors. That’s exactly why Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson highlights ...