Equipment Focus: Backhoe Loaders

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Allmand

Allmand’s TLB-6235 features a 35-hp, liquid-cooled Isuzu diesel engine, and its full-time mechanical four-wheel drive system functions through a hydrostatic transmission. Allmand’s Extended Service Life backhoe design features oversized pins with composite bearings and urethane lip seals in all working joints. The TLB-6235 has a 6,000-lb. bucket digging force, a 9-ft. 10-in. dig depth and a dual-cylinder, 180-degree hydraulic cushioned swing. (www.allmand.com)

Case Construction Equipment

The N Series loader/backhoes from Case Construction Equipment deliver increases in backhoe breakout force and lift, along with increased loader breakout force, lift and reach. Case-exclusive Power Lift channels hydraulic power directly to the backhoe boom with the touch of a button, providing lift capabilities comparable to an 8-ton excavator. (www.casece.com)

John Deere

Deere’s 410J has the versatility to dig deep, load trucks and more. Powerful and quick hydraulics deliver breakout and lift capacity at both ends, as well as backhoe crowd power and swing torque. With true parallel-lift throughout the lift arc, this 15-ft. machine masters material-handling tasks. (www.johndeere.com)

JCB

The JCB 3CX Backhoe offers class-leading performance and comfort. A unitized, one-piece mainframe and massive rear frame supports make the 3CX sturdy and reliable. A heavy-duty turbo (92 hp net) diesel engine delivers power while four-wheel drive and four-wheel steer provide maneuverability. (www.jcbna.com)

Paladin Construction Group

The compact Bradco 485 Backhoe by Paladin Construction Group easily moves around the jobsite and provides a maximum digging depth of 8 ft., 5 in. The 180-degree dual-cylinder swing rotation provides equal power in both directions. A 10-ft., 7-in. horizontal reach from the swing post efficiently places dirt away from the digging area. (www.paladinconstructiongroup.com)

Terex

The Terex TLB840 backhoe loader is engineered to excel in digging, reaching, lifting and loading applications, and it’s built to work for the operator. The TLB840 boasts an 88-hp Perkins engine and is powered by an optional four-speed servo power syncro transmission with automatic shifting, delivering fuel efficiency and high tractive effort. (www.terexrealitycheck.com)

Terramite

The Terramite X Series compact tractor loader backhoes have been totally redesigned. They feature more engine and hydraulic horsepower, two-speed transmissions, more reach and lift, deeper dig depth, flat floor plates, see-through plastic fuel/fluid tanks, new boom and body styling, a new paint scheme and improved operator comfort. (www.terramite.com)

Volvo

The Volvo center-mount BL70 backhoe loader is fitted with a Volvo D5D fuel-efficient, high-performance engine with powerful breakout capabilities. The 90-hp BL70 has a dig depth of 14 ft. 9 in., an operating weight of 17,248 lbs., a bucket capacity of 1.3 yd³, a loader lift capacity of 6,953 lbs. and a breakout force of 12,445 lbs. (www.volvoce.com/na)

AGL

AGL’s EZ Dig Pro, a real-time depth control system for excavation, provides precise grade control for digging a fixed depth or slope. The sensors have solar panels to maintain their charge and wireless RF communication between the sensors and in-cab display. (www.agl-lasers.com)

Ocala

The ExcaVision excavator depth monitor by Ocala eliminates the need of a helper in the hole and helps you dig excavations by yourself. It fits any excavator or backhoe and installs in less than an hour. The system stores any number of machines or buckets and is easily upgradeable to GPS. (www.ocalainstruments.com)

Trimble

Trimble’s Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 Depth Display System increases the productivity of backhoes, mini-excavators and smaller excavators. Using wireless angle sensors and a bright color in-cab display, the system provides real-time positioning information for the bucket—allowing the operator to excavate, trench, grade or cut profiles faster and more accurately. (www.trimble.com)