Terramite Gives Five Buying Tips for Backhoes Loaders

Buying any piece of equipment is no easy matter — espeically when it comes to the dig and load operations of a backhoe loader. How can a new buyer judge a quality new or used compact backhoe? What types of design and operational features should new buyers look for? How can you judge size and power? Well, Bud Martin, field sales manager for TerraQuip Construction Products (the Terramite brand), gives us five essential tips for buying a nice backhoe.

1. History is important. How long has the manufacturer been marketing their product? And secondly, are there enough of the manufacturer’s machines out there working to evaluate their performance, support and durability?

2. Initial cost is important, but how well do competitive products hold their resale value over time? Will it last if used every day as a loader backhoe

3. Is the machine built as a dedicated compact tractor loader backhoe or is it a machine with a loader and backhoe attachment? Machines built as backhoe loader are generally more rugged and last over time. Their built to handle the tough jobs of loading, excavating and backfilling. With these machines power is matched to the size and weight of the machine as well as the loader and backhoe functions. These are real issues when buying a loader backhoe.

4. You need to look at what you will be doing with the machine. Things like how deep will I be digging and how much weight will I be lifting is important? Does the machine meet my requirements?

5. You need to determine how you will be transporting the machine. Staying under the CDL requirements may be very important. Is your truck heavy enough to transport the machine you will be buying or will you need to make an additional investment to transport the machine?

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