Several widely used construction machines were originally developed for agriculture. The crawler tractor, skid-steer loader, and backhoe loader, were all first designed for farming applications, and ...

Sandhills Global released its December 2025 Construction report. Findings include: U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment Inventory levels in this market, ...

The versatility of the backhoe loader (also called a backhoe) has made it a valuable piece of equipment on a jobsite. According to James Gill, product manager, backhoes, with JCB, “One of the major ...

During an interview last summer with Construction Equipment for a Buying File feature on crawler loaders, Ken Nebergall was enthusing about the Caterpillar 953D and 963D models out in the market . . .

Using backhoes and excavators on sites to lift and place heavy construction materials saves time and money, but doing the job safely demands special care. “A variety of concerns come into play,” says ...