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The Loader Backhoe Combination Is a Classic Machine with Modern Momentum

Few machines have the legacy and versatility of the backhoe loader. For decades, backhoes have been a cornerstone of the construction industry, combining digging, lifting, loading and hauling into one do-it-all package. At Compact Equipment, we track the latest news and innovations around this enduring category, exploring its past, present and future. While backhoes once dominated utility and construction fleets, the rise of compact track loaders and mini excavators over the last decade cut into their market share. Many fleets turned to specialized machines that offered tighter maneuverability and new attachment options. Still, the backhoe loader has never disappeared — and today it’s making a noticeable comeback.

Manufacturers are investing in fresh designs, smarter hydraulics and new powertrain options, bringing a wave of updated models back into the spotlight. From advanced operator cabs to versatile attachment-taking systems, modern backhoes are evolving to meet today’s jobsite demands. Customers are also rediscovering the value of having one machine that can handle multiple roles, especially in municipal, rental and utility sectors. Here some backhoe brands that we cover:

JCB Backhoe Loaders | Case Construction Equipment Backhoe Loaders | John Deere Backhoe Loaders

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Two-for-One Special: Backhoe Loaders Provide Renters with Double the Productivity in a Single Machine

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May 27, 2021
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Cheers to 50 Years! John Deere Celebrates Five Decades of Backhoe Loaders

John Deere is celebrating 50 years of backhoe loaders, a history of innovation and excellence that first started with the introduction of th...

May 26, 2021
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CASE Delivers Industry’s First Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York

The construction industry’s first designed and commercially developed electric backhoe loaders — two CASE 580 EV backhoes from C...

March 3, 2021
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CASE Wins Prestigious Good Design Award for Design of “Project Zeus”

CASE Construction Equipment has earned a 2020 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolita...

January 12, 2021
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John Deere Is Testing Its First Electric-Powered Backhoe with National Grid (a Northeast Utility)

Electric-powered off-highway equipment continues to make headlines. John Deere just announced it is working with the National Grid, an elect...

January 6, 2021
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Innovative Iron Awards 2020: Case’s 580 EV Electric Backhoe Loader

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December 28, 2020
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