Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation 440 and 450 Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar is updating the upper end of its backhoe lineup with two new models — the next generation 440 and 450.
Video: Why Bobcat Entered the Backhoe Market with the B760
Bobcat is best known for compact tool carriers like skid steers and mini excavators. But in our most recent Machine Heads episode, host Wayne Grayson sat down with Chris Girodat of Bobcat to explore something fairly new with the company — its move…
Video: JCB’s James Gill Walks Us Through the Brand’s Full Backhoe Loader Lineup
Equipment expert and Machine Heads host Wayne Grayson sits down with James Gill of JCB to talk backhoes. They cover why the category still matters, what’s new across JCB’s lineup and where contractors are deploying these machines today. Watch the full…
Video: Everything You Need to Know about Case CE’s Backhoe Loader Lineup
Wayne Grayson sits down with George MacIntyre of Case Construction Equipment in our latest Machine Heads video. The talk is packed with practical takeaways for buyers and fleet managers. Skip the nostalgia. This episode shows how Case builds backhoes for…
Video: What Killed the Backhoe Loader? And Is It Really Dead?
The backhoe loader has long been a fixture on jobsites. For decades, it was the do-it-all machine for contractors, municipalities and farmers. But over the last 15 years, the backhoe faded as skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and mini excavators…
JCB Secures $45 Million U.S. Marine Corps Contract for New 4CX Backhoe Loader
JCB has landed a five-year, $45 million contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the U.S. Marine Corps. The agreement covers the machines, attachments testing and hands-on operator training. Deliveries will support Marine Corps engineering operations in…
John Deere Updates Backhoe Loader Lineup with Visibility, Comfort and Control Upgrades
Camera Tech, Climate Comfort and Smart Controls Bring New Capabilities to Deere’s Backhoes John Deere has introduced a wave of updates to its backhoe loader lineup, focused on boosting operator visibility, comfort and control. These changes apply across…
JCB Announces Significant Advancements to its 3CX and 4CX Backhoe Loaders
Attendees at The ARA Show have the opportunity to see the next generation of JCB‘s iconic 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders this week. The company just announced significant updates to the machines, as well as a special one-millionth livery to celebrate…
JCB’s Backhoe Legacy: From the Mark I to One Million Units + Classic Photos!
JCB just hit a massive milestone — the production of its one millionth backhoe loader. It’s a feat few manufacturers can claim, and it’s a testament to JCB’s lasting impact on the construction industry. We saw one of these legendary one millionth…
Backhoe Evolution: The Latest Models, Trends and Buying Tips for 2025
Backhoe loaders are construction icons. For decades, they’ve been the go-to machines for digging, lifting, loading and trenching. But in 2025, they’re more than just workhorses. Today’s backhoes are packed with high-tech features, improved ergonomics,…
The Vanishing Act of Compact Backhoe Loaders: Where Did They Go and What’s Left?
Compact backhoe loaders — those units below 14 ft of maximum digging depth — used to be quite popular. Ten years ago, Kubota offered 20 models alone. Twenty years ago, the market supported brands like Terramite and Allmand Bros, but today the compact or…
Check Out Bobcat’s B760 Backhoe Loader at World of Concrete
Next week, we’ll be heading to World of Concrete and we’re excited to visit the Bobcat Company booth. The company is set to showcase a bunch of cool equipment — including its B760 backhoe loader — at booth C5748 in Central Hall.…