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.

The loader backhoe is the latest machine to get digital earthmoving controls, and one manufacturer thinks that contractors will be willing to pay more for the added intelligence. While updating ...

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% ...

The F2 Series Caterpillar backhoe-loader range includes refined versions of existing models—416F2, 420F2, and 430F2—as well as the new 415F2. The new center-pivot models meet Tier 4-Final emissions ...

Building on the F2 Series models, Caterpillar's new line of backhoe-loaders consists of the 14- and 15-ft. size class 415, 416, 420, 420 XE and 430 models, replacing the 415F2, 416F2, 420F2, 420F2 IT ...

While other pieces of construction equipment have countries or regions where they are very popular and closely associated with – such as skid steer loaders in North America – there is no single piece ...