The backhoe-loader is one of the most popular pieces of construction equipment in the world, which should place safe operation as a top priority. Because the person in the operator’s seat is the one ...

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.

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 ...

Kids had a chance to operate a backhoe, ride in a fire truck, get a lift nearly 60 feet in the air, and use a fire extinguisher during Saturday's Public Service Fair at the Forest Grove Fire Station.