We showcase the revival of an old Ford 555 loader backhoe that had been sitting for many years due to a leaking hydraulic pump. The backhoe is dragged out from the weeds, loaded onto a trailer, and ...

Recent innovations in backhoe loaders. How manufacturers are balancing added technology with cost considerations. How attachments for backhoe loaders are evolving. Current operator comfort features.

Models 440 and 450 Caterpillar backhoe loaders have been upgraded. Next-generation Cat 440 and Cat 450 backhoe loaders have a new engine—the C3.6—that increases the gross power rating of the 440 by 9% ...