BACKHOE LOADERS: THE VERSATILE COMPANION

Yes, that's possible. If you haven't heard about Backhoe Loaders, let me say that this is a multifunctional machine that is easy to maintain and operate.

If you are a project owner, a manager, a contractor, or even a person who is in charge of purchasing an excavator and wheeled loader with a tight budget, you are now in a good spot to know about Backhoe Loaders.

Just a piece of information.

Did you know that the first Backhoe Loader was developed in 1953? Well, thanks to the JCB of the United Kingdom who built the first backhoe loader prototype.

What makes a Backhoe Loader?

The design of a Backhoe Loader is composed of three (3) major parts; tractor, shovel, and excavator.

a.) Tractor or Prime Mover - also called the main prime mover. Here, the engine is connected to a hydraulic pump which supplies the pressurized hydraulic oil which drives the transmission and the hydraulic cylinders

b.) Excavator - commonly called a "backhoe" in the Philippines. This is located at the rear part of the machine and used for digging purposes.

c.) Loader - located in the front part of the machine and use for loading and unloading materials such as gravel, sand, aggregates, etc.

Back then, when backhoe loaders were first introduced, they are normally used for digging applications only. Nowadays, with the current advancement of technology, it became more versatile and now offers a wide range of applications using different attachments. The most common attachment to the backhoe is the rock breaker or hydraulic breaker.

A typical Backhoe Loader employed a set of outriggers which makes the machine more stable during excavating works while also preventing too much strain on the mainframe and the wheels of the tractor.

Backhoe loaders also have a side shifting mechanism that offsets the base of the backhoe adding a wide digging range to the machine, especially for trenching applications.

Ultimate versatility

Now that you know the design and parts of a backhoe loader, let's move on to the major activities in which it can be beneficial to you and how it can showcase its versatility at your projects.

Below are the activities you can maximize a backhoe loader. Let's separate the machine into two (2) areas as below:

1. Backhoe or Excavator Side

• Trenching

• Cutting

• Digging

• Loading & unloading

• Rock breaking

• Drilling

2. Loader Side

• Dozing

• Digging

• Loading

• Unloading

• Transporting

• Levelling

Advantageous for industries. 

A lot of applications indeed. Now that you know the versatility of this product in terms of the things it can do for your projects.

First, we must take note that Backhoe Loader machines should match the scale of projects they are being used for. This machine has a relatively small frame and precise control which makes it useful in and common for urban engineering projects.

The said projects are mostly concerned with municipal infrastructures such as:

• Construction, maintenance, and repair of roads and sidewalks
• Water supply networks
• Sewers
• Street lights
• Solid waste management and disposals
• Storage depots of bulk materials

Backhoe Loaders perfectly fit between Large scales and small-scale applications. Projects that are usually too small for Excavators and too big for skid steer loaders.

Backhoe Loaders are also popular with homeowners as they can perform multiple works with this machine. They can be used for demolition of old structures. Excavating of foundations and basements, loading and transporting debris, backfilling, and lifting construction materials.

They can also be used for fencing projects and land preparations for agricultural sectors and many more. They can be the first and last machines to be mobilized at project sites.

Bottomline.

To wrap up, Backhoe Loaders are widely used for their versatility. Instead of buying multiple machines, owners can purchase a backhoe loader and still complete their projects with ease.

It's great to have you here! Congratulations as you know more about the Backhoe Loaders.

A single machine that can do the work of three offers savings on both the initial cost of ownership and the operational expenses of maintenance compared to having 3 machines.

With over 70 years of innovation and improvements, modern backhoe loaders offer more features, benefits to owners, and higher efficiency.

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