http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:04:30 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4791/1/Caterpillar-Builds-250000th-Backhoe-Loader/Caterpillar-Builds-250000th-Backhoe-Loader.html In November, Caterpillar built its 250,000th backhoe loader (BHL) since the product was introduced 26 years ago. Cat's BHL is now in its fifth generation and started production in Leicester, U.K., but has since also been built in Clayton, N.C., Brazil and India. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4790/1/Volvo-plans-launch-of-backhoe-loaders-in-India/Volvo-plans-launch-of-backhoe-loaders-in-India.html Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), part of the Volvo Group, is betting big on India for growing its equipment business. The company, which has just launched ‘Made in India’ excavators, is actively exploring the opportunities to launch backhoe loader in Indian market, a top company executive said. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4723/1/Hidromek-chooses-Deere-and-ZF-for-backhoe-loaders/Hidromek-chooses-Deere-and-ZF-for-backhoe-loaders.html Hidromek has partnered with John Deere and ZF to develop a new drivetrain for its backhoe loaders. The new system is in place on the HMK 102B, which goes into production this month. Hidromek says the drivetrain offers 5% efficiency gains compared to its previous backhoe loader. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4722/1/JCB-range-of-loaders-beefed-up-by-powerful-550-80-Agri/JCB-range-of-loaders-beefed-up-by-powerful-550-80-Agri.html JCB has unveiled its largest capacity telehandler, the 550-80 Agri, which will soon sit at the top of the Loadall range. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4628/1/Volvo-backhoes-provide-end-to-end-performance/Volvo-backhoes-provide-end-to-end-performance.html Redesigned backhoe loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment combine two machines in one perfectly formed unit. With new looks, improved comfort and using higher quality materials – the new B-Series unites a loader and backhoe in a marriage of equals. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4627/1/JCB-unveils-the-skid-steer-backhoe-loader/JCB-unveils-the-skid-steer-backhoe-loader.html JCB has unveiled a radical new concept at the Conexpo trade show in Las Vegas this week: a mini backhoe loader with all the characteristics of a skid-steer loader. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4558/1/Stolen-backhoe-loader-recovered-thanks-to-JCB-LiveLink-telematic-system/Stolen-backhoe-loader-recovered-thanks-to-JCB-LiveLink-telematic-system.html Thieves were this week thwarted in their attempt to steal a top-of-the-range JCB backhoe loader- thanks to the machine being fitted with the JCB LiveLink satellite tracking device as standard. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4557/1/Earthmoving-Report-Terex-TLB840-Backhoe-Loader/Earthmoving-Report-Terex-TLB840-Backhoe-Loader.html Terex is taking it to the 14-foot class of backhoe loaders, product manager Tom Reith said at the World of Concrete, making no bones about putting the Terex machine up against the other players in this work-horse category. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4497/1/Military-gets-backhoes-heavy-equipment-from-China/Military-gets-backhoes-heavy-equipment-from-China.html The Chinese government on Thursday turned over  about P172 million worth of heavy equipment to the Philippine military to be used for infrastructure projects in the countryside. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4496/1/Caterpillar-adds-power-shift-option-to-428E--434E-mechanical-backhoe-loaders/Caterpillar-adds-power-shift-option-to-428E--434E-mechanical-backhoe-loaders.html Caterpillar is providing increased customer choice and improved operator comfort, with the option of a power-shift transmission for its popular 428E and 434E mechanical backhoe loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4436/1/JCB-exhibit-its-latest-backhoe-loader-at-Department-for-Business-Innovation-and-Skills/JCB-exhibit-its-latest-backhoe-loader-at-Department-for-Business-Innovation-and-Skills.html British construction equipment manufacturer JCB added a splash of patriotic colour to a showcase exhibition at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) with its latest backhoe loader, painted in the colours of the Union Flag, taking pride of place outside its offices in 1 Victoria Street, London. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4361/1/-Plant-hirer-Lynch-places-order-for-98-JCB-machines/Plant-hirer-Lynch-places-order-for-98-JCB-machines.html London plant hirer Lynch has placed a large plant order for excavators and telehandlers with JCB. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4310/1/XT870-Backhoe-Loader/XT870-Backhoe-Loader.html XT870 Backhoe Loader is a kind of the multi-functional engineering machinery incorporating excavating and loading into an organic whole. It adopts the advanced static hydraulic transmission and popular integral structure overseas with the following advantages the complete machine is rationally distributed and compact; it is attractive in appearance; info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4309/1/XT860-Backhoe-Loader/XT860-Backhoe-Loader.html The XT860 Backhoe Loader is a new multi-function engineering machine which gathering the loading and excavating in the integral whole machine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4308/1/XT876-Backhoe-Loader/XT876-Backhoe-Loader.html XT876 Backhoe Loader is a kind of the multi-functional engineering machinery incorporating excavating and loading into an organic whole.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4305/1/Backhoe-is-Powerful-and-Proficient/Backhoe-is-Powerful-and-Proficient.html Backhoe is a powerful and proficient heavy construction gear used for major constructions operation and roadways. It is also called rear actor or back actor. It is the most used construction equipment because of its flexibility. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4304/1/The-Development-Of-Domestic-Backhoe-Loader/The-Development-Of-Domestic-Backhoe-Loader.html Backhoe Loader commonly known as "two busy," while with loading, digging two functions as a multipurpose project with mechanical products, stands to reason that there should be a broader prospect is, but on the domestic situation, the performance of is far inferior to excavators and loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4303/1/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders.html The JCB 3CX is a backhoe loader, which is a vehicle commonly used in the construction industry that consists of a tractor as the main body with a shovel fitted on to the front of it and a backhoe on the back. This type of vehicle was invented in 1953 by the process of fitting a backhoe and a loading bucket onto a farm tractor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4294/1/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders.html The JCB 3CX is a backhoe loader, which is a vehicle commonly used in the construction industry that consists of a tractor as the main body with a shovel fitted on to the front of it and a backhoe on the back. This type of vehicle was invented in 1953 by the process of fitting a backhoe and a loading bucket onto a farm tractor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4286/1/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders/JCB-3CX-and-Other-Backhoe-Loaders.html The JCB 3CX is a backhoe loader, which is a vehicle commonly used in the construction industry that consists of a tractor as the main body with a shovel fitted on to the front of it and a backhoe on the back. This type of vehicle was invented in 1953 by the process of fitting a backhoe and a loading bucket onto a farm tractor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4282/1/Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders/Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders.html Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd, the construction equipment and MHE division of Escorts Ltd, has launched DIG MAX, a 76hp, 8-tonne operating weight backhoe loader, that is specially designed for Indian conditions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4281/1/Terex-860-SX-Backhoe-Loader/Terex-860-SX-Backhoe-Loader.html The backhoe loader has always been the most versatile machine on any site, whether digging, loading or carrying the machine can accommodate many roles. The latest range from Terex offers even more versatility and proves that using a backhoe need not be a compromise. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4269/1/All-You-Need-To-Know-About-Backhoe-Loaders/All-You-Need-To-Know-About-Backhoe-Loaders.html Backhoe Loader is sometimes called the actual loader backhoe that is reduced to the Backhoe. It is a kind of large gear truck which consists with a tractor, built-in with shovel/bucket at the front as well as with a little backhoe on the back again.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4268/1/custom-shirt-Finding-Good-Backhoe/Finding-Good-Backhoe.html The Backhoe or Backhoe loader is agear which is mostly used for engineering and excavation of automobile. It is made from front spade, bucket and some tiny backhoes located at the rear end. Since this was made little and flexible, it is commonly used for little constructions like digging work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4267/1/Learning-About-Construction-Equipment-And-Backhoe-Loaders/Learning-About-Construction-Equipment-And-Backhoe-Loaders.html The back hoes are usually a good anatomist as well as excavation car that involves the front spade, bucket, and also a small design in the rear end plus a tractor. As a result of their small dimension as well as versatility this sort of vehicles are normal with little design projects and digging method of work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4250/1/JCB-Unveils-a-New-Generation-of-High-efficiency-Backhoe-loaders/JCB-Unveils-a-New-Generation-of-High-efficiency-Backhoe-loaders.html JCB has unveiled a new generation of backhoe-loaders (featured on the Equipment Today April 2010 cover) that offer customers more versatility, productivity, cost efficiency and comfort. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4237/1/Backhoe-Loader-Bucket-Information/Backhoe-Loader-Bucket-Information.html There are a lot of people that are going to make a massive fuss over selecting the correct bucket for the backhoe that they have, but this is something that doesn’t have to be tough. There are a couple of pointers that you will be able to use when you are selecting a new Backhoe Bucket  and knowing which bucket you want. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4204/1/JCB-unveils-new-line-of-backhoe-loaders/JCB-unveils-new-line-of-backhoe-loaders.html DIGGER giant JCB has celebrated taking on 200 new workers by unveiling a new generation of machines and the result of an £80 million investment in cleaner engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4189/1/JCB-launch-new-backhoe-loader-with-EcoLoad-to-improve-fuel-saving/JCB-launch-new-backhoe-loader-with-EcoLoad-to-improve-fuel-saving.html JCB's world beating range of backhoe loaders today moves further ahead of the competition with the unveiling of a new generation of machines which offer customers more versatility, productivity, cost efficiency and comfort. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4187/1/NEW-KOMATSU-VANTAGE---SERIES-GRADERS/NEW-KOMATSU-VANTAGE---SERIES-GRADERS.html New Komatsu Vantage-series graders offer class-leading visibility, more power and non-stall transmission. Komatsu Australia has released its new Dash 5 Vantage series of graders – consisting of two models, the GD555A-5 and the GD655A-5 – featuring the best cab visibility of any grader on the market, increased engine power, and an upgraded version of its unique dual-mode transmission system.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4186/1/OPERATOR-PREFERENCES-DRIVE-COUNCILS-KOMATSU-PURCHASE/OPERATOR-PREFERENCES-DRIVE-COUNCILS-KOMATSU-PURCHASE.html Safety features, operator comfort and working efficiency, combined with the KOMTRAX remote monitoring system as a management tool were behind Sydney-based Ku-ring-Gai Council’s decision to purchase a Komatsu WB97R-5EO backhoe/loader. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4170/1/JCB-unveils-new-generation-backhoe-loader/JCB-unveils-new-generation-backhoe-loader.html JCB has unveiled its new generation of backhoe loaders, featuring new styling and impressive fuel savings. According to Tim Burnhope, group managing director for product development and commercial operations, "This is our most fuel-efficient backhoe loader ever." info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4156/1/Buying-heavy-equipment-focus-on-the-operator/Buying-heavy-equipment-focus-on-the-operator.html When buying heavy equipment – excavators, backhoe loaders, motor graders, and even compact equipment like skid steer loaders or mini excavators– it's easy to get buried in an avalanche of specs. Engine HP, hydraulic HP, dump heights, ground clearance, dig or dump depths – they can get to be overwhelming. It's important to keep in mind that the performance of your heavy equipment depends quite a bit on the operator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4100/1/JCBs-400000th-backhoe-loader-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/JCBs-400000th-backhoe-loader-has-rolled-off-the-production-line.html JCB says the 400,000th JCB backhoe loader has rolled off the production line at its manufacturing facility in Brazil, where it has been making them for almost a decade. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4099/1/Benefits-Of-Using-A-Backhoe-Loader/Benefits-Of-Using-A-Backhoe-Loader.html Backhoe loaders are one of the most useful multi-purpose pieces of machinery available today for construction workers, farmers and other contractors. Even though other tools can be used to accomplish many of the tasks that backhoes are used for, a lot of people prefer to work with a backhoe. They're compact and they consolidate the tools us info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4098/1/Finding-Good-Information-On-Backhoe-Loader-Equipment/Finding-Good-Information-On-Backhoe-Loader-Equipment.html The Backhoe or Backhoe loader is an equipment which is generally used for engineering and excavation of automobile. It is made from front shovel, bucket and some tiny backhoes located at the rear end. Since this was made little and flexible, it is frequently used for small constructions like digging work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4096/1/-Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders/-Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders.html Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd (ECEL), an arm of Escorts, has launched a 76 HP backhoe loader, DIG MAX with 8 tonne operating weight which has superior features especially designed for Indian conditions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4089/1/Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders/Escorts-launches-backhoe-loaders.html Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd (ECEL), an arm of Escorts, has launched a 76 HP backhoe loader, DIG MAX with 8 tonne operating weight which has superior features especially designed for Indian conditions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4077/1/Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-A-Backhoe-Loader/Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-A-Backhoe-Loader.html The Backhoe or Backhoe loader is an engineering and excavation automobile that is composed of a front trowel, bucket, and a tiny backhoe in the rear end and a tractor. Because of its tiny size and suppleness this vehicles are common with tiny construction projects and digging sort of work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4020/1/LiuGong-to-showcase-the-versatility-of-its-777III-Backhoe-at-Bauma-2010/LiuGong-to-showcase-the-versatility-of-its-777III-Backhoe-at-Bauma-2010.html CHINA based LiuGong Machinery Corporation says it will display 12 of its top selling machines including its popular 777III Backhoe at Bauma 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4009/1/Backhoe-A-Useful-Tool-In-Construction-And-Demolition/Backhoe-A-Useful-Tool-In-Construction-And-Demolition.html Backhoe loaders are very common and can be used for a wide variety of tasks like demolition, construction, small demolitions, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, digging holes/excavating, landscaping, breaking asphalt, and paving roads. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4006/1/Finding-The-Best-Information-On-Backhoe-Loaders/Finding-The-Best-Information-On-Backhoe-Loaders.html The Backhoe or Backhoe Loader is an engineering and excavation auto that consists of a front spade, bucket, and a tiny backhoe in the rear end and a tractor. Due to its small size and suppleness this cars are common with little construction projects and digging sort of work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4002/1/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3997/1/Caterpillar-upgrades-E-series-backhoe-loaders/Caterpillar-upgrades-E-series-backhoe-loaders.html Caterpillar has updated its E-series range of side-shift backhoe loaders, first introduced in 2006, with an improved digging end.The company has also unveiled a mechanical control version of the 434 E, primarily for markets in Africa, the Middle East and CIS. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3984/1/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3975/1/Escorts-Limited-launch-Backhoe-Loaders/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3968/1/Backacter-1100-dipper-dredger-is-purpose-designed-for-its-task/Backacter-1100-dipper-dredger-is-purpose-designed-for-its-task.html In the past dipper dredges have often been designed with machinery originally designed to work in a terrestrial environment. However, in designing Jan de Nul's Backacter 1100, Shipyard De Donge in The Netherlands designed and built a powerful machine perfectly suited to the marine environment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3959/1/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3930/1/Versatility-of-Kubotas-B26-TLB-combination-shines-for-Comdain-Gas/Versatility-of-Kubotas-B26-TLB-combination-shines-for-Comdain-Gas.html KUBOTA Australia says one of its B26 tractor/loader/backhoe (TLB) combinations is shining for Comdain Gas, as the company maintains northern Victoria’s gas supply network. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3929/1/JCB-donates-two-3CX-backhoe-loaders-worth-150000-for-the-Haiti-quake-disaster-relief/JCB-donates-two-3CX-backhoe-loaders-worth-150000-for-the-Haiti-quake-disaster-relief.html JCB has announced it will be donating two 3CX backhoe loaders worth $150,000 to help support the Haiti quake disaster relief effort. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3928/1/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3921/1/Caterpillar-announce-new-control-system-for-small-Cat-loaders/Caterpillar-announce-new-control-system-for-small-Cat-loaders.html CATERPILLAR has announced a new Hystat Response Control System (HRCS) control feature allows operators of small Cat loaders to adapt machine response to skill level. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3920/1/Haulotte-Multijob-MJX-is-one-of-the-most-unique-machines-ever-to-arrive-in-Australia/Haulotte-Multijob-MJX-is-one-of-the-most-unique-machines-ever-to-arrive-in-Australia.html THE HAULOTTE Group has announced its newly released three-in-one Multijob MJX is now on trial in Melbourne and set to shake things up across Australian construction sites. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3917/1/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market/ECEL-launches-DIG-MAX-backhoe-loader-to-the-Indian-market.html ESCORTS Construction Equipment Limited (ECEL) recently announced the launch of its 8t DIG MAX backhoe loader specifically designed for Indian conditions, with a 76hp engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3860/1/New-Holland-B-Series-B-backhoe-loader-named-among-Top-100-for-innovation/New-Holland-B-Series-B-backhoe-loader-named-among-Top-100-for-innovation.html NEW Holland Construction Equipment’s B Series B backhoes are said to be among the Top 100 most innovative construction products of 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3859/1/JCB-donates-two-3CX-backhoe-loaders-worth-150000-for-the-Haiti-quake-disaster-relief/JCB-donates-two-3CX-backhoe-loaders-worth-150000-for-the-Haiti-quake-disaster-relief.html JCB has announced it will be donating two 3CX backhoe loaders worth $150,000 to help support the Haiti quake disaster relief effort. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3858/1/Haulotte-Multijob-MJX-backhoe-loader-selected-by-Sandvik-for-custom-modification/Haulotte-Multijob-MJX-backhoe-loader-selected-by-Sandvik-for-custom-modification.html Multijob MJX, a 360° rotation backhoe loader has been selected by Sandvik for its Grizzly breaker, road rail application. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3849/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Launches-New-Backhoe-Loaders/Komatsu-America-Corp-Launches-New-Backhoe-Loaders.html Komatsu America Corp. today introduced two new backhoe loaders: WB156-5 and the WB156PS-5. The machines are equipped with Tier 2 Engine and feature operating weights between 16,530 -18,780 pounds and loader bucket options up to 1.50 yd3. These new models, in the 15 foot backhoe class are the big brothers of the WB146-5 and WB146PS-5 introduced earlier this year. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3847/1/JCB-gifts-backhoe-loaders-for-relief-in-Haiti/JCB-gifts-backhoe-loaders-for-relief-in-Haiti.html JCB is donating construction equipment to help with disaster relief in Haiti.JCB chairman Sir Anothony Bamford gifted two 3CX backhoe loaders, worth $150,000. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3843/1/Features-Enhance-Front-end-Capabilities/Features-Enhance-Front-end-Capabilities.html A backhoe-loader can be used to perform the tasks of both an excavator and a wheel loader, maximizing utilization. But there is a compromise for this versatility. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3842/1/Caterpillar-extends-backhoe-loader-choice/Caterpillar-extends-backhoe-loader-choice.html Caterpillar has added a seventh model to its popular E-Series backhoe loader line, in response to customer demand from central and eastern European markets. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3837/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader.html Komatsu America Corp. announces the WB142-5 Backhoe Loader. The machine has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs and with a large loader bucket of 1.00 yd3 with bolt-on cutting edge, has the power, speed and operator comfort to be extremely productive in a highly competitive world. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3828/1/Ditch-Witch-RT45-Trencher-Introduced/Ditch-Witch-RT45-Trencher-Introduced.html Some of the advancements of the new Ditch Witch RT45 ride-on trencher include a Tier 4i-compliant engine, improved air filtration, and new, easy-to-read gauges in the operator's station. Like the RT40, the new RT45 offers a choice of attachments, including a centerline or dual-position trencher, vibratory plow, rotary saw, combination trencher/plow, and backhoe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3780/1/How-To-Buy-Case-Backhoe-Parts/How-To-Buy-Case-Backhoe-Parts.html One of the confusing things about backhoes is that they have a lot of parts that are needed to keep them going. In order to save money, many people will first try to find used backhoe parts that are often sold at a lower price and will work just as well. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3779/1/The-Main-Components-Of-The-Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loader/The-Main-Components-Of-The-Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loader.html An interesting thing about the Caterpillar backhoe loader is that although most people would not know what you were talking about if you asked them about one, they would most definitely recognize the piece of equipment if they saw it in person. Also referred to as the Cat backhoe loader, this is a machine that everyone has probably seen at one time or another. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3778/1/A-List-Of-The-Most-Used-Tractor-Backhoe-Attachments/A-List-Of-The-Most-Used-Tractor-Backhoe-Attachments.html Tractor backhoe attachments are essential pieces of equipment that can increase the usefulness and versatility of your backhoe that will allow it to perform more jobs and help you to get the most out of your investment. This article will provide you with a few examples of the many different attachments that you can use for your tractor loader backhoe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3777/1/Finding-A-Reputable-Towable-Backhoe-CompanyFinding-A-Reputable-Towable-Backhoe-Company/Finding-A-Reputable-Towable-Backhoe-Company.html Most backhoes can be very expensive, largely due to the fact that they are three pieces of equipment in one: a backhoe, tractor, and loader. At some point an intelligent individual came along and realized that by designing a backhoe that could be towed behind a truck instead of having to be built into a tractor, he could save a lot of money. These days it is possible to find a towable backhoe company that can sell you these machines, as well as the plans and parts necessary if you are interested in building your own. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3751/1/First-Volvo-EC27C-in-Scotland-taken-by-David-McCulloch-Groundworks-Contractors/First-Volvo-EC27C-in-Scotland-taken-by-David-McCulloch-Groundworks-Contractors.html VOLVO Construction Equipment says one of its new 2.7t EC27C mini excavators has recently joined a plant fleet operated by UK company, David McCulloch Groundworks Contractors. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3709/1/Volvo-Ramps-Up-Production-at-new-Mexican-Backhoe-Facility/Volvo-Ramps-Up-Production-at-new-Mexican-Backhoe-Facility.html Following an initial start-up phase, production of the BL60 and BL70 center-mounted backhoe loaders at Volvo Construction Equipment’s modern plant in Mexico is now in full operation.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3666/1/Kubota-BX25-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-on-call-after-the-Victorian-bushfires/Kubota-BX25-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-on-call-after-the-Victorian-bushfires.html KUBOTA says arranging a replacement of his BX23 Tractor Loader Backhoe was one of the first things Kevin Kazases of Kinglake did after the Victorian bushfires. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3664/1/Bobcat-loader-kit-designed-to-transform-it-into-a-bomb-defusing-robot/Bobcat-loader-kit-designed-to-transform-it-into-a-bomb-defusing-robot.html QINETIQ North America says it has developed a kit to transform Bobcat compact loaders into a remotely operated ‘robot’ capable of using more than 37 Bobcat-approved attachments. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3662/1/JCB-says-its-TorqueLock-system-for-backhoe-loaders-is-proving-increasingly-popular/JCB-says-its-TorqueLock-system-for-backhoe-loaders-is-proving-increasingly-popular.html JCB says an increasing number of customers are specifying its TorqueLock system on new backhoe loaders due to the cost savings it offers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3648/1/JCBs-400000th-backhoe-loader-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/JCBs-400000th-backhoe-loader-has-rolled-off-the-production-line.html  JCB says the 400,000th JCB backhoe loader has rolled off the production line at its manufacturing facility in Brazil, where it has been making them for almost a decade. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3622/1/Volvo-starts-Mexican-backhoe-production/Volvo-starts-Mexican-backhoe-production.html Volvo Construction Equipment has started full-scale production of its BL60 and BL70 backhoe loader models at a plant shared with Volvo Bus in Tultitlan, Mexico. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3577/1/JCB-mining-vehicle-works-QLD-mine/JCB-mining-vehicle-works-QLD-mine.html Mackay-based earthmoving company, Ticwood, required a machine for all-round solid performance that would be comfortable to operate with minimal downtime to carry out its maintenance responsibilities at the Goonyella coal mine site in central Queensland. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3576/1/Mining-company-refuses-to-slowdown-during-QLD-downturn/Mining-company-refuses-to-slowdown-during-QLD-downturn.html MINING business Adept Contractors says a slowdown in Queensland’s mining sector has not hampered its steady expansion plans. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3505/1/CEAttachments-Introduces-Edge-Mini-Backhoes/CEAttachments-Introduces-Edge-Mini-Backhoes.html CEAttachments, Inc., an international supplier of attachments for compact equipment, announces the addition of two New Edge Mini Backhoes to their lineup of Backhoe attachments for skid steer loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3453/1/Coleman-Equipment-Now-Offering-Kubota-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-Rentals/Coleman-Equipment-Now-Offering-Kubota-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-Rentals.html Coleman Equipment, Inc., a Kansas City business that for almost 70 years has sold, rented and serviced a full range of construction, farm, landscaping and residential equipment and tools, now offers for rentals in Kansas City the Kubota L45 Tractor Loader Backhoe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3452/1/Cat-puts-economy-in-Utility-Plus-backhoe/Cat-puts-economy-in-Utility-Plus-backhoe.html Finning and Caterpillar have joined forces to produce a lower price UK special version of the 432 backhoe loader aimed at the utilities market. The machine, called the Utility Plus, is up to £4,000 cheaper than the standard 432 and is the result of Finning feeding-back customers' comments and wishes to the R&D team at Caterpillar's Desford production plant. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3450/1/Backhoe-tames-wild-waters/Backhoe-tames-wild-waters.html GOULBURN Valley Water (GVW) has added a JCB backhoe loader to its fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3441/1/York-Consortium-of-Drainage-Boards-opt-for-two-Volvo-BL61-Plus-backhoes/York-Consortium-of-Drainage-Boards-opt-for-two-Volvo-BL61-Plus-backhoes.html VOLVO Construction Equipment says the York Consortium of Drainage Boards have acquired two Volvo BL61 Plus powershift backhoe loaders for its mobile plant fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3367/1/-Nemetz-hydraulic-power-sliding-side-shift-system-for-backhoes-protects-worksites/Nemetz-hydraulic-power-sliding-side-shift-system-for-backhoes-protects-worksites.html SEMCO Equipment Sales says a local company has produced Nemetz hydraulic power sliding side shift system to overcome backhoe problems associated with inflicting collateral damage. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3360/1/Nemetz-hydraulic-power-sliding-side-shift-system-for-backhoes-protects-worksites/Nemetz-hydraulic-power-sliding-side-shift-system-for-backhoes-protects-worksites.html SEMCO Equipment Sales says a local company has produced Nemetz hydraulic power sliding side shift system to overcome backhoe problems associated with inflicting collateral damage. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3356/1/JCB-releases-its-4CN-knuckle-boom-backhoe-loader/JCB-releases-its-4CN-knuckle-boom-backhoe-loader.html JCB says its 4CN knuckle boom backhoe loader will be available in the wider European market outside of Scandinavia. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3337/1/New-Bobcat-heavy-duty-grader-attachments/New-Bobcat-heavy-duty-grader-attachments.html Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can't access.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3333/1/Why-Are-Backhoe-Loaders-So-Popular/Why-Are-Backhoe-Loaders-So-Popular.html Backhoes have been around more than 40 years, and they've gotten even more popular in the last decade. Caterpillar has sold more than 100,­000 backhoes since 1985. The main reason we see backhoes at work all the time is that digging and moving dirt is a big part of a lot of different projects.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3285/1/How-To-Operate-A-Backhoe-Safely/How-To-Operate-A-Backhoe-Safely.html A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoe loader in general can be very productive if it is operated safely and efficiently. The best way to get the job done safely and efficiently is to know yourself, the job site, and your equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3272/1/How-to-Safely-Operate-a-Backhoe/Heavy-Equipment-Heavy-Machinery-Hydraulic-Machinery.html A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoe loader in general can be very productive if it is operated safely and efficiently. The best way to get the job done safely and efficiently is to know yourself, the job site, and your equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3261/1/York-Consortium-of-Drainage-Boards-opt-for-two-Volvo-BL61-Plus-backhoes/York-Consortium-of-Drainage-Boards-opt-for-two-Volvo-BL61-Plus-backhoes.html VOLVO Construction Equipment says the York Consortium of Drainage Boards have acquired two Volvo BL61 Plus powershift backhoe loaders for its mobile plant fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3219/1/-Domestic-Demand-for-Bulldozer-Increases-Bringing-Recovery-to-Machinery-Industry/Domestic-Demand-for-Bulldozer-Increases-Bringing-Recovery-to-Machinery-Industry.html China’s bulldozer export volume reached 110, a year-on-year slip of 67.7 percent and a decrease of 9.7 percent link relative ratio. Compared with that of the past several months, the bulldozer export volume will continue to decline in future. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3166/1/471-DIG-R-TACH-Designed-for-Backhoes-Mini-Excavators/-471-DIG-R-TACH-Designed-for-Backhoes-Mini-Excavators.html General Equipment Co.’s model 471 DIG-R-TACH hydraulically-powered earth drilling attachment system is specifically designed for use with lower-auxiliary hydraulic system flow rates found on popular models of compact loader backhoes, mini-excavators and compact utility loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3147/1/JCB-has-upgraded-its-3CX-and-4CX-backhoe-loader-models/JCB-has-upgraded-its-3CX-and-4CX-backhoe-loader-models.html JCB says it has made improvements to the 3CX and 4CX models from its backhoe loader product line, upgrading speed, control and fuel-efficiency. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3098/1/JCB-increases-availability-of-knuckle-boom-backhoe/JCB-increases-availability-of-knuckle-boom-backhoe.html CB has launched a variant to its 4CX Super backhoe loaders, the 4CN, which features a 30° knuckle in the backhoe arm. According to the company this extends the working arc of the digging end from 180° to 240°. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3073/1/Flip-Screen-E130-saves-Prominent-Hill/Flip-Screen-E130-saves-Prominent-Hill.html A recycling attachment manufactured by Flip Screen Australia has enabled contractor B J Jarrod to reuse material excavated from a water supply pipeline trench for the new Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia’s remote north to be re-used to ‘bed in’ the new pipeline. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3070/1/Public-Works-to-purchase-backhoe-loader/Public-Works-to-purchase-backhoe-loader.html The Board of Selectmen authorized the purchase of a new backhoe loader for the Public Works Department Tuesday by a vote of 3 - 2. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3066/1/Carsburg-adds-Case-loaders-to-its-fleet/Carsburg-adds-Case-loaders-to-its-fleet.html Carsburg Earthmoving has added 12 new Case 420 Series 3 skid steer loaders to its fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3056/1/Construction-Equipment---Backhoe-Loaders/Construction-Equipment---Backhoe-Loaders.html B95B and B95BTC Loader BackhoesThe B95B and B95BTC (tool carrier) loader-backhoes feature a curved boom design that provides a lower transport height, increased breakout force and optimal visibility throughout the full operating range. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3040/1/Case-Backhoe-Loaders-Support-US-Military-Around-The-Globe/Case-Backhoe-Loaders-Support-US-Military-Around-The-Globe.html The U.S. Army is deploying a new fleet of Case construction equipment to support Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Southwest Asia and military installations around the globe. This continues Case Construction Equipment's 150-year tradition of providing services for the U.S. Military. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3019/1/Allmand-ESLa-Backhoe/Allmand-ESLa-Backhoe.html With an ESLä backhoe design, the Allmand TLB-535 heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe is designed to meet the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3018/1/Breakout-force-brings-JJ-MILLER-back-for-ninth-TEREX-Backhoe/Breakout-force-brings-JJ-MILLER-back-for-ninth-TEREX-Backhoe.html Somerset plant hirer, J&J Miller, has purchased its ninth Terex® 860SX backhoe loader from Terex dealer Kellands, citing its power, versatility and stability as main purchase influencers. The Terex® loader will work mainly for small builders, digging out extensions, hard landscaping, creating driveways and performing many other tasks for farmers in the Somerset area. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2998/1/Kubota-Adds-New-L45-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-to-Lineup/Kubota-Adds-New-L45-Tractor-Loader-Backhoe-to-Lineup.html Kubota now offers the L45 tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB), a tractor built for power and versatility. The L45 operates like three machines in one, combining a strong loader and backhoe with three-point implement capabilities. Powered by a 45-horsepower Kubota diesel engine and new HST Plus Transmission, Kubota's L45 is ideal for rental users, contractors, landscapers and homeowners with professional results in mind.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2986/1/Escorts-set-to-make-backhoe-loaders-diesel-forklifts/Escorts-set-to-make-backhoe-loaders-diesel-forklifts.html Escorts Construction Equipment is planning to expand its product line by launching backhoe loaders, diesel engine forklifts and high capacity cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2964/1/Intrested-In-Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes/Intrested-In-Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes.html Thinking of buying used backhoes? It could be that you’re trying to save some money or that its need may not be that vital to warrant a new equipment. However, buying a used one doesn’t really have to mean that you need to buy the first one that you can lay your eyes on. You still have to consider their quality and even the service that can be offered by the supplier. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2962/1/Intrestd-In-Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes/Intrestd-In-Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes.html Thinking of buying used backhoes? It could be that you’re trying to save some money or that its need may not be that vital to warrant a new equipment. However, buying a used one doesn’t really have to mean that you need to buy the first one that you can lay your eyes on. You still have to consider their quality and even the service that can be offered by the supplier. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2952/1/Backhoes---Most-Ingenious-Piece-Of-Modern-Construction-Equipment/Backhoes---Most-Ingenious-Piece-Of-Modern-Construction-Equipment.html The backhoe is the most ingenious piece of modern construction equipment on the market today. It’s versatile and flexible and comes with a broad range of attachments that aid with digging and excavation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2950/1/Working-Of-Skid-Steer-Loaders-And-Backhoe-Loaders/Working-Of-Skid-Steer-Loaders-And-Backhoe-Loaders.html Skid steer loaders are machines used in different types of construction sites, and are applicable especially in tight spaces because they are small and easy maneuverable. They are equipped with wheels and can turn in their own tracks, making them extremely valuable for applications that require a compact, agile loader. They have light weight and so, they can be towed behind a pickup truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2927/1/Caterpillar-C-Series-Multi-Terrain-Loaders-available-from-WesTrac/Caterpillar-C-Series-Multi-Terrain-Loaders-available-from-WesTrac.html Caterpillars Multi Terrain Loaders (MTL’s) are much like Cat Skid Steer Loaders with similar upper chassis, operator station, loader arms, quick coupler and many work tools but with a suspended rubber track undercarriage for lower ground pressure. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2926/1/416E-Cat-Backhoe-Loaders-available-from-WesTrac/416E-Cat-Backhoe-Loaders-available-from-WesTrac.html The 416E Cat Backhoe Loader available from WesTrac has a comfortable operator station, extendible stick design and increased performance. The new E-Series backhoe with its rugged design provides durability in tough applications. Serrated edges on the stick provide improved material clamping for clearing and demolition applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2909/1/Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes/Buying-Caterpillar-Used-Backhoes.html Thinking of buying used backhoes? It could be that you’re trying to save some money or that its need may not be that vital to warrant a new equipment. However, buying a used one doesn’t really have to mean that you need to buy the first one that you can lay your eyes on. You still have to consider their quality and even the service that can be offered by the supplier. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2902/1/Considerations-to-Sale-of-Backhoe-Loader/Considerations-to-Sale-of-Backhoe-Loader.html Part of backhoe loaders’ popularity is based on the fact that they fall in the middle of a range of digging and loading equipment, bringing more power than compact machines without the expense of full-sized excavators. You should consider whether a backhoe loader is the right choice for the bulk of your digging and earthmoving needs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2899/1/Tips-On-Buying-Used-Backhoes/Tips-On-Buying-Used-Backhoes.html The backhoe is the most ingenious piece of modern construction equipment on the market today. It’s versatile and flexible and comes with a broad range of attachments that aid with digging and excavation.When looking to buy used backhoes for sale, one of the first things to consider after you’re done a test drive, is the proper inspection of the used backhoe. This insures, as much as possible, that it is free of any mechanical, hydraulic or electrical problems. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2895/1/Choose-The-Right-Backhoe-Loader-For-Rent-Purpose/Choose-The-Right-Backhoe-Loader-For-Rent-Purpose.html Decide if you need a backhoe, dozer, or excavator. Backhoes have more power than compact machines but cost less than excavators. The backhoe loader for sale features two tools. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2890/1/416E-Cat-Backhoe-Loader-available-from-WesTrac/416E-Cat-Backhoe-Loader-available-from-WesTrac.html Caterpillar’s Backhoe Loaders, available from WesTrac , have set the industry standard for operator comfort, performance, versatility and jobsite efficiency. With a more comfortable operator station, new extendible stick design and increased performance, the 416E Cat Backhoe Loader lets the user get more done with less effort. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2812/1/Different-Kinds-Of-Backhoe-Loaders/Different-Kinds-Of-Backhoe-Loaders.html Caterpillar hit a dial of power and performance with its top of the line 446 backhoe loader when it first introduced the D series version of the machine. The 102 HP machine also features a new operator station and offers optional joystick controls. The dig forces on the bucket have increased 10% on the backhoe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2811/1/Tips-For-Buing-Used-Backhoe-Equipment/Tips-For-Buing-Used-Backhoe-Equipment.html Backhoe equipment is mainly used in the construction industry. A backhoe equipment consists of a digging bucket on the end of an articulated arm (also called a stick or dipper). Basically, backhoes are used to dig up junks of earth.A backhoe loader has three main parts. The main one is the tractor on which the other parts are attached. Then comes the loader. The loader is a big rectangular shaped device which diggs up the material. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2795/1/Bobcat-Is-Another-Trade-Name-Same-As-A-Miniature-Front-Loader--Backhoe-Loader/Bobcat-Is-Another-Trade-Name-Same-As-A-Miniature-Front-Loader--Backhoe-Loader.html The Bobcat equipment is another trade name that has become the same as a miniature front loader and backhoe. They often can be transported by means of a 1 ½ ton trailer and a pickup truck from one location to another. They are usually tracked like a Cummins or a Caterpillar dozer or wheeled like a tractor loader but only much smaller.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2789/1/Hydraulics-in-the-Loader/Hydraulics-in-the-Loader.html We've mostly focused on the backhoe here, but the loader is also driven by hydraulics. Its hydraulic rams are configured in a slightly different way -- they work as pairs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2788/1/How-Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loaders-Work/How-Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loaders-Work.html If you were to ask a large group of people what they could tell you about backhoe loaders, a lot of them wou­ldn't know what you were talking about. But if you showed them a picture of one, almost everybody would understand what you meant. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2778/1/Different-Parts-of-a-Backhoe/Different-Parts-of-a-Backhoe.html A backhoe is a type of excavating or earthmoving equipment that is also known as rear actor, extractor or back actor. It has a bucket-shaped scooping tool attached at the end of consisting of a digging bucket on the end of an artificial arm. They are mostly used in constructing roads or large buildings. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2702/1/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns-quotMulti-Taskerquot-Title/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns-quotMulti-Taskerquot-Title.html Yanmar, a company that soon will celebrate 100 years in business, is betting that the compact dimensions, versatility and performance of its new CBL40 will appeal to buyers who find full-size backhoe-loaders frequently too big for the job, or who are looking for a bit more application flexibility than even big skid-steers or compact wheel loaders can provide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2701/1/The-Backhoe-That-Thinks-Its-an-Excavator/The-Backhoe-That-Thinks-Its-an-Excavator.html The Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division of John Deere has been busy. On its impressive list of recent product launches are the new "7-yard" 844J wheel loader, two compact rubber-track loaders, D-Series motor graders, J-Series dozers and a pair each of wheeled excavators and zero-tail-swing compact excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2700/1/Dig-and-Load-Faster-With-a-Backhoes-Uniquely-Combined-Tools/Dig-and-Load-Faster-With-a-Backhoes-Uniquely-Combined-Tools.html Mastering the backhoe-loader is a big job because it is really two machines in one. A good operator can improve productivity by employing many of the same principles that make excavators and wheel loaders more efficient. But the best backhoe-loader operators know how to set up for many tasks to take full advantage of the rubber-tired machine's unique size and weight. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2699/1/Find-the-best-backhoe-dealers/Find-the-best-backhoe-dealers.html Any backhoe loader dealer can sell you a backhoe – but are you getting the right machine for your needs? The best backhoe dealers are those that learn about your business before taking your money. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2698/1/Backhoe-leasing/Backhoe-leasing.html Whether you need an extra backhoe for a big project or want to add one to your fleet for an entire season, backhoe leasing is a excellent way to add serious productivity without breaking the bank.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2681/1/Case-Donates-LoaderBackhoe-To-Help-Preserve-Railroad-Heritage/Case-Donates-LoaderBackhoe-To-Help-Preserve-Railroad-Heritage.html Case Construction Equipment has donated a Case 590 Super M Series 2 loader/backhoe to the Midwest Central Railroad (MCRR), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the nation’s railroad heritage. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2654/1/The-Parts-Of-a-Backhoe/The-Parts-Of-a-Backhoe.html A backhoe is a type of excavating or earthmoving equipment that is also known as rear actor, extractor or back actor. It has a bucket-shaped scooping tool attached at the end of consisting of a digging bucket on the end of an artificial arm. They are mostly used in constructing roads or large buildings. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2631/1/Volvo-moves-backhoes-to-Mexico/Volvo-moves-backhoes-to-Mexico.html Volvo has said it plans to shift production of backhoe loaders from Europe to Central America.The company said it will move production of centre-shift backhoe loaders to Mexico from early 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2622/1/Backhoe-loader-introduction/Backhoe-loader-introduction.html The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of heavy equipment on any size job site. The fact that it features two useful tools in one machine makes the backhoe loader a must-have for all kinds of construction and repair projects. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2619/1/Different-Types-Of-Backhoe-Loaders/Different-Types-Of-Backhoe-Loaders.html CaterpillarCaterpillar hit a dial of power and performance with its top of the line 446 backhoe loader when it first introduced the D series version of the machine. The 102 HP machine also features a new operator station and offers optional joystick controls. The dig forces on the bucket have increased 10% on the backhoe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2616/1/Operating-A-Backhoe-Safely/Operating-A-Backhoe-Safely.html A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoe loader in general can be very productive if it is operated safely and efficiently. The best way to get the job done safely and efficiently is to know yourself, the job site, and your equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2609/1/The-small-but-versatile-backhoe-loader/The-small-but-versatile-backhoe-loader.html Also referred to as a loader backhoe, the backhoe loader is an engineering and excavation vehicle that consists of a tractor, front shovel and bucket and a small backhoe in the rear end. Due to the small size and versatility, backhoe loaders are common with small construction projects and excavation type work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2601/1/Compact-Backhoe-Loaders-and-Compact-Tractor-Backhoes/Compact-Backhoe-Loaders-and-Compact-Tractor-Backhoes.html Front end loaders are primarily designed to lift and move materials. Its counterpart, the compact backhoe loader is designed to dig below ground level. This equipment is best for trench-digging, removal of stumps, and tree-planting. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2600/1/Backhoe-Hire-and-Rentals/Backhoe-Hire-and-Rentals.html Nowadays, backhoes are found in almost all construction jobs and it is quite hard to imagine any of these works pushing through without the help of these great equipments. Backhoes are compact and not difficult to maneuver. Backhoes are quite popular in the construction industry because of their ability to turn difficult tasks into easier jobs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2599/1/Backhoe-Attachments-and-Parts/Backhoe-Attachments-and-Parts.html backhoes are one of the most useful machines that have multiple purposes in the construction market today. Many people benefit from this machine—construction workers, contractors and even farmers. The job that backhoes accomplish can be done by hand but more people still prefer to use these machineries because they make an otherwise difficult job into an easy task. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2571/1/Kubota-Backhoe-Loaders/Kubota-Backhoe-Loaders.html Of the many different types of farm equipment offered by Kubota, one of the most versitile it the Kubota Backhoe Loader. Fifty years after major American farm companies like John Deere, Allis-Chalmers and Case were founded, the Kubota Corporation was established in Osaka, Japan in 1890.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2570/1/Terex-Backhoes/Terex-Backhoes.html The Terex backhoe loader is a distinctive white with red and black lettering. But once this backhoe loader is at work, you can expect that it won’t stay white for long. Soon that clean white paint and sharp black tires will be covered in the dirt and mud that come from working hard to dig and lift and reshape the earth. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2569/1/Bobcat-Backhoes/Bobcat-Backhoes.html Don’t let the small size fool you. The Bobcat line of Backhoes is powerful and dependable. Their signature small size is a great benefit that allows them to access tighter work areas that bigger Backhoes cannot reach. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2551/1/Choosing-a-backhoe-dealer/Choosing-a-backhoe-dealer.html Buying a backhoe loader involves more than just choosing a model: you’ll have to evaluate several backhoe dealers to find one you can work with for the long term. Like any piece of heavy-duty construction equipment, your backhoe loader will wear and eventually break, making your relationship with the dealer important for preventative maintenance and repairs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2552/1/Backhoe-Loaders--Attachments--additional-features/Backhoe-Loaders--Attachments--additional-features.html While the digging scoop and the loader bucket are by far the most common tools used on backhoe loaders, there’s been a trend in recent years towards using additional attachments to increase the machines’ flexibility. For example, switching from a bucket to forks lets you easily transport pallets without the expense and hassle of bringing forklifts to the job site. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2546/1/Volvo-Compact-Equipment-to-Produce-Backhoe-Loaders-in-Mexico/Volvo-Compact-Equipment-to-Produce-Backhoe-Loaders-in-Mexico.html The production will start in early 2009 in the existing Volvo Bus facilities in Tultitlán in the State of Mexico (approx. 40 kilometers north of Mexico City). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2544/1/Backhoe-Loader-Considerations/Backhoe-Loader-Considerations.html Part of backhoe loaders’ popularity is based on the fact that they fall in the middle of a range of digging and loading equipment, bringing more power than compact machines without the expense of full-sized excavators. You should consider whether a backhoe loader is the right choice for the bulk of your digging and earthmoving needs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2495/1/MANITOU-launches-its-MT-14-range/MANITOU-launches-its-MT-14-range.html Already familiar in thousands of construction sites throughout the world and regarded by many professionals as THE benchmark, the range of MANITOU 13 metre telescopic handlers is evolving. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2458/1/An-Overview-of-Backhoe-Attachments/An-Overview-of-Backhoe-Attachments.html Backhoe attachments have exploded onto the scene, making an already versatile and flexible piece of equipment even more flexible. In fact, a backhoe is now found on almost every major construction site. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2451/1/Excavating-With-a-Backhoe/Excavating-With-a-Backhoe.html The Backhoe is the most common piece of machinery used in construction industry. Backhoe probably is the one which can be mostly seen on any construction site - whether on roads or large structures. A Backhoe is essentially a digging equipment always fitted with a vehicle. It is often termed excavator or backhoe loader. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2436/1/How-To-Buy-Used-Backhoe-Equipment/How-To-Buy-Used-Backhoe-Equipment.html The backhoe equipment consists of three parts. The main one is the tractor. The loader is the second part of the backhoe equipment. The loader is a big rectangular shaped device which scoops the material. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2435/1/The-History-of-the-Backhoe/The-History-of-the-Backhoe.html Today backhoes are commonly found on almost every construction job. It is hard to imagine any dirt moving job without some backhoe work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2419/1/Backhoe-Bucket/Backhoe-Bucket.html When Curt Maas clamped an immense log — about 18 feet long and 20 inches in diameter — between the backhoe bucket and the hydraulic thumb of a new Cat 420E IT, we had just the fleeting thought that maybe he was kidding. The log seemed to us an impossible load for the machine.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2418/1/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns.html Yanmar, a company that soon will celebrate 100 years in business, is betting that the compact dimensions, versatility and performance of its new CBL40 will appeal to buyers who find full-size backhoe-loaders frequently too big for the job, or who are looking for a bit more application flexibility than even big skid-steers or compact wheel loaders can provide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2399/1/Backhoes-for-Light-Excavation/Backhoes-for-Light-Excavation.html While just about every construction site has its heavy jobs for which full blown excavators are required, there is no shortage of smaller jobs that backhoes can be used for. In fact, for smaller applications, backhoes are much more versatile than their larger cousin. What is the reason for the versatility of small backhoes? It is of course, their compact size. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2397/1/Backhoe-Training-For-A-New-Millennium/Backhoe-Training-For-A-New-Millennium.html Can you operate a backhoe? If not, why not learnAssociated Training Services is the largest heavy equipment training school online. You can get a certification to operate the biggest, baddest heavy equipment on the planet, including backhoes, dump trucks,  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2396/1/Hard-Surfacing-What-Is-It-and/Hard-Surfacing-What-Is-It-and.html You’ve heard them before…, “Bulldozers, Graders, Excavators, Backhoe. Words like these conjure up images of toughness and invincibility…, of endurance and cold hard steel. Without seeing it for yourself, you wouldn’t guess that massive machines would wear away from moving a bit of dirt around. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2395/1/Hard-Surfacing-What-Is-It-and.html You’ve heard them before…, “Bulldozers, Graders, Excavators, Backhoe. Words like these conjure up images of toughness and invincibility…, of endurance and cold hard steel. Without seeing it for yourself, you wouldn’t guess that massive machines would wear away from moving a bit of dirt around. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2283/1/CONEXPO-2008---New-Holland-Introduces-Loader-Backhoes/CONEXPO-2008---New-Holland-Introduces-Loader-Backhoes.html New Holland Construction, Carol Stream, Ill., has introduced two loader backhoes—the B95B and B95BTC. The company debuted the new models at ConExpo, which was recently held in Las Vegas.   info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2224/1/New--used-backhoe-loader-pricing/New--used-backhoe-loader-pricing.html Buying a backhoe loader involves more than just choosing a model: you’ll have to evaluate several backhoe dealers to find one you can work with for the long term. Like any piece of heavy-duty construction equipment, your backhoe loader will wear and eventually break, making your relationship with the dealer important for preventative maintenance and repairs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2210/1/Backhoe-loader---Construction-Equipment-Baycom/Backhoe-loader---Construction-Equipment-Baycom.html The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of heavy equipment on any size job site. The fact that it features two useful tools in one machine makes the backhoe loader a must-have for all kinds of construction and repair projects. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2133/1/Finesse-with-backhoe-loader-sends-local-man-to-Las-Vegas-to-compete-for-backhoe-loader-title/Finesse-with-backhoe-loader-sends-local-man-to-Las-Vegas-to-compete-for-backhoe-loader-title.html When Dennis Drake goes to work on his backhoe-loader, it is not typically on a carpeted indoor floor before nearly 1,000 spectators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2092/1/Front-Loader---Construction-Equipment/Front-Loader---Construction-Equipment.html Also known as a front end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader, or shovel, the front loader is a type of tractor that is normally wheeled and uses a wide square tilting bucket on the end of movable arms to lift and move material around.The loader assembly may be a removable attachment or permanently mounted on the vehicle. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2028/1/Backhoe-Loaders-come-with-125-yd-loader-bucket/Backhoe-Loaders-come-with-125-yd-loader-bucket.html Komatsu Backhoe Loaders Built for Exceptional Productivity and DurabilityParallel Loader Lift Linkage And "S" Shaped Boom Add Stability, Visibility And Increased Lift info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2006/1/New-capital-reserve-fund-to-be-set-up-in-Lyndeborough-for-backhoe/New-capital-reserve-fund-to-be-set-up-in-Lyndeborough-for-backhoe.html Voters approved all of the items on the town warrant on Saturday, but the effect on the tax rate “will be negligible,” budget committee Chairman Burton Reynolds said. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2005/1/ConExpo-living-large/ConExpo-living-large.html Construction-industry trade show offers up spectacle of many of the biggest vehicles and equipment made.Horsepower and hooey beneath a cloudless blue sky? This must be ConExpo. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1996/1/BFNT-adds-to-backhoe-DuraForce-product-lines/BFNT-adds-to-backhoe-DuraForce-product-lines.html Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) has introduced a new backhoe tire and two additions to its DuraForce line. It also is preparing to build new tires that will be in line with "increased flexion," or IF, standards, say officials from the firm's Firestone Agricultural Tire Co. (FATC) division. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1967/1/Volvo-launches-own-backhoe-loader/Volvo-launches-own-backhoe-loader.html VOLVO Construction Equipment has created its own, and completely new, backhoe loader range. To develop and design this new machine, Volvo CE put together an experienced team of product specialists from key markets worldwide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1826/1/CASE-Construction-Equipment-upgrades-590-Super-R-backhoe-by-fitting-Tier-3-engine/CASE-Construction-Equipment-upgrades-590-Super-R-backhoe-by-fitting-Tier-3-engine.html CASE Construction Equipment’s  590 Super R backhoe is now available with a Tier-3 emission compliant engine, which delivers 7% more torque and 10% more pushing power. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1734/1/Caterpillar-Backhoes-available-from-WesTrac/Caterpillar-Backhoes-available-from-WesTrac.html Caterpillar Backhoes are used in typical backhoe applications such as digging footings, basements, and drainage ditches, utility trenching, backfilling, and maintaining slopes and embankments in construction, industrial and landscaping settings. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1485/1/Compact-Power-Introduces-New-700-Series-Compact-Loader/Compact-Power-Introduces-New-700-Series-Compact-Loader.html Compact Power, Inc. recently unveiled the new 700 Series Compact Utility Loaders, the 726DT, 732DT and the 749DT. These new models are powerful articulating loaders that are ideal for the landscaping, utility, rental and construction markets as well as a wide range of other industries and applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1441/1/Safety-First/Safety-First.html Proficient backhoe-loader operation is typically achieved over time. But safety is one thing that should be learned from the start. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1434/1/Dig-Up-More-Operator-Productivity/Dig-Up-More-Operator-Productivity.html When it comes to using a backhoe-loader, the most skilled operators are usually the ones with the most seniority. After all, optimum proficiency is something that typically evolves over time. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1338/1/New-JCB-backhoes-with-get-up-and-go/New-JCB-backhoes-with-get-up-and-go.html Three years after releasing its most advanced range of backhoe loaders, JCB’s latest models introduce even further enhancements. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1334/1/The-Rugged-JCB-Mini/The-Rugged-JCB-Mini.html Joseph Cyril Bamford launched the construction and agricultural equipment manufacturing company that bears his initials, in 1945. He began his business in a garage that measured 12 feet by 15 feet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1297/1/Side-loading-case-packing-machine/Side-loading-case-packing-machine.html THE new generation side-loading case packer from bedo Verpackungstechnik, represented by Solari Engineering , features automatic adjustment of the case transport chains, motorised flap folding, driven case magazine, and spindle adjustments for the case magazine, case width and flap folders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1296/1/Effortless-handling-of-heavy-loads/Effortless-handling-of-heavy-loads.html THE VacuMaster Light ergonomical handling system from Schmalz, represented by Millsom Hoists , is capable of effortlessly handling loads weighing up to 100kg. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1265/1/Tracked-loader-line-thinks-big/Tracked-loader-line-thinks-big.html CASE Construction is introducing its first line of compact tracked loaders – machines that combine technology from the new Case 400 series skid steers with the technology used to build undercarriages for Case crawler dozers and excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1249/1/Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loader/Caterpillar-Backhoe-Loader.html The new Caterpillar® 450E Backhoe Loader deliversCaterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader increased performance, enhanced operator comfort, superior controllability, emissions regulations compliance, easier maintenance, and new, functional styling when compared to the 446D, which the new machine replaces. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1213/1/The-Rugged-JCB-Mini/The-Rugged-JCB-Mini.html Joseph Cyril Bamford launched the construction and agricultural equipment manufacturing company that bears his initials, in 1945. He began his business in a garage that measured 12 feet by 15 feet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1190/1/Roll-In-Level-Loader/Roll-In-Level-Loader.html The new Roll-In Level Loader from Southworth Products is a manual palletizer that makes it easy to load and unload full pallets. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1185/1/Backhoe-loader-has-pilot-excavator-control/Backhoe-loader-has-pilot-excavator-control.html THE compact machine sector is the most fiercely contested of all in the construction equipment marketplace. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1152/1/E-series-loaders-offer-economical-performance/E-series-loaders-offer-economical-performance.html THE first two models in Case’s new E series wheel loader range, the 721E and 821E, feature an electronically-controlled 6.7 litre engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1000/1/Introducing-the-Compuload-4000-on-board-weighing-system-for-loaders/Introducing-the-Compuload-4000-on-board-weighing-system-for-loaders.html One of Compuload’s reliable and Australian-made On Board Weighing Systems - scales designed for forklifts, loaders and front end loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/999/1/Radio-Remote-Control-System-suits-loader-operations/Radio-Remote-Control-System-suits-loader-operations.html Loader operators who work in applications that require two or more people, or who want to minimize worksite environment discomforts now have a solution - the loader radio remote control system from Bobcat Company. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/954/1/John-Deere-Introduces-New-Backhoe-Loaders/John-Deere-Introduces-New-Backhoe-Loaders.html With many of the advantages of their predecessors, the new John Deere J-Series Backhoe Loaders—the 310J, 310SJ, 410J and 710J—provide all-new power train components and numerous structural and electrical enhancements that translate into the company's best backhoe yet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/953/1/New-Holland-launches-two-new-Backhoes/New-Holland-launches-two-new-Backhoes.html New Holland  has launched the latest in its line of industry-leading backhoes, the new B110 and the B115. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/791/1/Articulated-truck-doubles/Articulated-truck-doubles.html Packaging company reports that by using an articulating forklift truck it has doubled its warehouse capacity for storing palletised goods info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/790/1/Automated-controls-for-Chillton-MX-tractor-loaders/Automated-controls-for-Chillton-MX-tractor-loaders.html A synchronised control system that speeds work rates and reduces hand operations is available for Chillton MX Technic tractor loaders.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/789/1/Liquidators-at-Lorry-Loaders/Liquidators-at-Lorry-Loaders.html Bad debts, disputed invoices and reluctance by the banks to provide further funding have led to the downfall of high-profile Hiab dealer Lorry Loaders, according to its liquidators. Creditors, including Hiab UK, Plant Equipment and Volvo Truck and Bus, are unlikely to receive any of the £560,000 they are owed now that the Wisbech, Cambs industrial... info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/788/1/Front-loaders-more-efficient-and-attractive/Front-loaders-more-efficient-and-attractive.html Doing laundry has come a long way since the days of the hand-held washboard and backyard clothesline.Today, large-capacity washers and dryers on the market help make this often-dreaded chore more manageable. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/639/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader.html Komatsu America Corp. announces the WB142-5 Backhoe Loader. The machine has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs and with a large loader bucket of 1.00 yd3 with bolt-on cutting edge, has the power, speed and operator comfort to be extremely productive in a highly competitive world. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/602/1/TLC-for-your-TLB/TLC-for-your-TLB.html Backhoe loader maintenanceTractor-loader-backhoes are built tough to withstand harsh working conditions. Yet, a little tender loving care can go a long way toward keeping them up and running, and out of the shop for unscheduled service and repairs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/582/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-Latest-Backhoe-Loader.html Komatsu America Corp. announces the WB142-5 Backhoe Loader. The machine has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs and with a large loader bucket of 1.00 yd3 with bolt-on cutting edge, has the power, speed and operator comfort to be extremely productive in a highly competitive world. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/496/1/Rubber-Track-Loaders-The-Confusion-Over-Technology/Rubber-Track-Loaders-The-Confusion-Over-Technology.html Rarely in the long history of construction has an equipment category gone from a small niche player to a dominant force — in only a few short years. As recently as the late 1990s, rubber-track loaders were considered by most onlookers as a nice small market within compact equipment, but certainly no threat to other equipment, such as skid steers or mini excavators. There were a few crying in the wilderness that the category would be huge, but most considered it hyperbole. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/455/1/Front-End-Loaders/Front-End-Loaders.html LeTourneau loaders are not only the world's most technologically advanced wheel loaders, but also the world's largest, with the L-2350's 53 cubic yard (40.5 m3) bucket and operating capacity of 160,000 pounds (72,574 kgs). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/283/1/Back-Hoes-Description-and-Uses/Back-Hoes-Description-and-Uses.html Excavators where the digging action is a downward arch motion are known as backhoes or hoes and even back shovels. Thus they are used to excavate below the ground surface or below the machine track level. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/237/1/Buying-File-Gallery-Backhoe-Loaders/Buying-File-Gallery-Backhoe-Loaders.html With the introduction earlier this year of the new B Series backhoe-loaders, New Holland enhanced its pilot-control option with Precision Swing Control. Backhoe boom strength was increased, even as its profile was narrowed to improve the operator's view to the trench. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/202/1/What-Are-The-Type-Of-Excavators-Loaders/What-Are-The-Type-Of-Excavators-Loaders.html Excavators Loaders can be of two types: 1- Backhoe Loaders, and 2- Wheel Loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/144/1/Backhoe-Loaders/Backhoe-Loaders.html The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of heavy equipment on job sites large and small. The combination of two useful tools into one machine make the backhoe loader a must-have on all kinds of construction and repair work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/136/1/Real-world-loader-backhoe-prices-from-BuyerZone-buyers/Real-world-loader-backhoe-prices-from-BuyerZone-buyers.html We regularly survey BuyerZone users to ask how their purchases went. We've used their responses to provide a sampling of actual prices businesses paid for backhoe loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/129/1/Backhoe-Loaders---Model-416E/Backhoe-Loaders---Model-416E.html Whether you're digging, trenching, backfilling or handling material, a Cat Backhoe Loader will meet your needs. Caterpillar sets the industry standard with powerful, comfortable, versatile machines designed to do more work faster. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/128/1/Caterpillar-E-series-backhoe-loaders/Caterpillar-E-series-backhoe-loaders.html The new Caterpillar E-series backhoe loader range, models 422E, 428E, 432E, 442E, 434E and 444E have a number of new and enhanced features based on feedback from customers and the Caterpillar commitment to delivering lower owning and operating costs and increased reliability. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/135/1/E-Series-designed-from-ground-up/E-Series-designed-from-ground-up.html THE new Caterpillar E-series backhoe loader range, models 422E, 428E, 432E, 442E, 434E and 444E have a number of enhanced features. Adam Baillie, backhoe loader sales support consultant, comments, “The E-series range has been significantly widened to provide increased choice for Cat customers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/143/1/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns-quotMulti-Taskerquot-Title/Yanmars-CBL40-Compact-Backhoe-Loader-Earns-quotMulti-Taskerquot-Title.html Professional operator Frank Bogden tests the capabilities of Yanmar's new compact backhoe-loader and tells us what he thinks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/142/1/Two-Types-of-Equipment-Buyers-Drive-Backhoe-Design/Two-Types-of-Equipment-Buyers-Drive-Backhoe-Design.html Manufacturers press backhoe-loader productivity and value frontiers using pilot controls and open- or closed-center hydraulics. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/139/1/Backhoes-go-high-tech/Backhoes-go-high-tech.html As Richard Brookins will tell you, a backhoe-loader is one of the most versatile tools in a fleet manager's tool-box. Brookins is the manager of fleet and facilities for the city of Ogden, Utah, which owns four Case backhoe-loaders that are split evenly between the parks and water departments. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/141/1/quotThumbs-Upquot-for-Cats-New-E-Series/quotThumbs-Upquot-for-Cats-New-E-Series.html Lift truck handling of pallet and palletless loads requires different attachments. Here are the details of the various types and how they can reduce costs and improve handling efficiencies.The hydraulic-thumb mounting structure on every Caterpillar E-Series backhoe-loader is just one item on a long list of significant design changes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/137/1/Dig-and-Load-Faster-With-a-Backhoes-Uniquely-Combined-Tools/Dig-and-Load-Faster-With-a-Backhoes-Uniquely-Combined-Tools.html Understanding backhoe-loaders' weight distribution and setup options can make them the most productive machines in their weight range. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4/1/Contractors-Report-Real-Backhoe-and-ADT-Life/Contractors-Report-Real-Backhoe-and-ADT-Life.html Even if you're satisfied with the productivity of your backhoe-loaders and articulated dump trucks, the question will inevitably arise: "Are we getting as much life out of components as we should?" If you're not just as happy with the competitiveness of your equipment rates and machine reliability, you may want to compare your experience to some industry averages. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/140/1/The-Backhoe-That-Thinks-Its-an-Excavator/The-Backhoe-That-Thinks-Its-an-Excavator.html Deere's recent product launches include a super new backhoe that has hydraulic-excavator-like features info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/138/1/King-Of-Digging/King-Of-Digging.html Backhoe-loaders have been a time-honored tradition on construction sites for many years. But with the introduction of specialized equipment for digging and a greater diversity of attachments for loading, is the "king of digging" in danger of being dethroned? info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/5/1/Backhoe-loaders-4-to-15-foot-dig-depth/Backhoe-loaders-4-to-15-foot-dig-depth.html In many ways, you could say the whole versatility revolution in construction equipment started with the backhoe loader. Before the backhoe first appeared in the late 1950s, construction equipment was, for the most part, designed, built and used for single-purpose applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sun, 04 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0500