The backhoe loader is an iconic category of off-highway construction equipment — especially when considering versatility — being able to both dig and load with one unit (two classic construction tasks). Multiple companies worked on its inception. In 1947, Vaino Holopainen and Roy Handy, Jr. developed the first backhoe swing frame for Wain-Roy Corp., which … Continue reading Category Evolution: While Sales Have Shrunk, Backhoe Loaders Are Still a Classic in Many Markets