Different types of backhoe loaders

Different Types Of Backhoe Loaders

Caterpillar

Caterpillar hit a dial of power and performance with

its top of the line 446 backhoe loader when it first

introduced the D series version of the machine. The

102 HP machine also features a new operator station

and offers optional joystick controls. The dig

forces on the bucket have increased 10% on the

backhoe.

Bobcat

Bobcat gave its compact backhoe loaders a power

boost when the company introduced the second generation

B series to the lineup. The 31.5 HP B100 received

a 45% increase in backhoe bucket breakout force

and a 27% jump in the breakout force of the dipper.

The 46 HP B300 received a 44% increase in dipper

breakout force and a 21% boost in the breakout

force of the bucket. The three model line also

includes the B250, which is a 31.5 HP sideshift

unit. Similar to the larger B300, the B250 also

features all wheel steering and four wheel drive.

New Holland

Each one of the four models of backhoe loaders in

the New Holland lineup use the new 4.5 liter

turbocharged Tier 2 engine. This new engine and

a number of other upgrades were the basis for the

B series machines, which offer low effort pilot

controls which will give you a choice between

excavator or loader style patterns.

Case

Case added quite a bit to its M series backhoe

loaders, by switching to family 3 engines to meet

Tier 2 emission standards. The new machines

of the M series have quieter, larger displacement

engines for better lugging capacity. They also

have increased torque rise for faster cycles

of loader and backhoe operations.

With 500 hour intervals of oil changes and easy

to access transmission mounted hydraulic pumps,

the M series is surely a force to be reckoned

with in the world of backhoes.

Ingersoll-Rand

The newest compact backhoe loader from this

company can reach digging depths of up to 12

feet with its backhoe. Working as a loader, the

BL-580 has an operating capacity of 3,406 pounds

with a breakout force of 9,370 pounds.

Both the loader and backhoe are equipped with

standard auxiliary hydraulics with a two way

flow to accommodate a variety of attachments,

which includes booms, breakers, augers, and

even compactors. Other nifty features include

hydrostatic four wheel drive for power and traction,

and all wheel steering for a tight radius.

Komatsu

Komatsu announced that the optional excavator

style joystick controls would be offered on its

five model lineup of backhoes. The lineup has

also been upgraded with increased hydraulic speed,

stronger components, and Tier 2 engines. The

entire Komatsu line consists of the 87 HP WB140

series, and teh 94 HP WB150 series.

The standard model found with each series features

a four speed mechanical transmission complete with

a torque converter. The fifth model from Komatsu

is the WB150, with offers an all star wheel design

with a powershift transmission and anti theft

prevention system.

John Deere

The 410H is the hallmark of John Deere, offering

92 HP. The 410H also offers the total machine

control system, which integrates control for the

engine, transmission, hydraulics, and brakes so

that the system can respond in an efficient way

to the many different job demands.

Terex

Since acquiring the Fermec line, Terex has marketed

a full and impressive line of backhoes. The

models include the 92 HP TX760B and the 100 HP

TX860B. At 100 HP as well are the 860SX, 860 Elite,

and the 970 Elite. Both the 760 and 860 models

feature four speed shuttle gearboxes and travel

speeds of up to 25.8 miles per hour.

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