There is a definite appeal to big machinery, and every heavy equipment operator knows the thrill of controlling a massive, powerful unit that makes a bigger impact on the job being done. But there also is an appeal to the…
Can a backhoe be used to place eggs in a bowl? That's one of the challenges at the Weber County Fair, wherein the second year of the backhoe rodeo contestants try their hand at a lot of things you wouldn't ordinarily…
Operating a backhoe is one of the most rewarding of heavy equipment jobs. Backhoe operators enjoy the machinery they've been trained to operate and are a very important part of any job site. They are often paid well and enjoy…
When digging a hole with my mouth, my wife asks, "Would you like a bigger backhoe?" It's an apt question. Thankfully, it doesn't happen too often. But the backhoe does make a great metaphor. It's equally as impressive in real…
Need heavy equipment to help with a demolition job? The backhoe could just be the ideal tool. Backhoes are one of the most versatile pieces of heavy equipment used in construction. Their 'hoe' is ideal for digging trenches, knocking down…
Many mistake it for a bulldozer or a steam shovel, but the backhoe is one of the most important pieces of heavy equipment on any work site. It is highly versatile and needed on nearly every construction site. Due to…
Backhoe operators have one of the most varied careers when it comes heavy equipment. One moment they are excavator operators and the next, loader operators. Because of their versatility, they are also used in a wide variety of situations. Home…
Are you sitting at home wondering where your next job is going to come from? Have you considered undertaking a few weeks training to learn new skills? If you haven't then maybe it's time you did because it only takes…
How long do you think backhoes have been around? Backhoes came to life in the mid 1950s when someone had a brain wave and decided to add a shovel to the front of a tractor and hoe to the rear.…
The backhoe has often been seen as a thrown together cross between a fully fledged excavator and a full size front-end loader. There is probably a little truth in it as well since the backhoe can do some of the…