With the ability to dig, load and lift, as well as utilize a variety of attachments front and rear, backhoe-loaders serve as multi-functional tools in many construction fleets. Their value on the ...

The modern backhoe-loader traces its lineage to a hydraulic digging attachment developed in the late 1940s Some basic concepts that still survive today were developed during this same time period.

All photos provided by Caterpillar. Continuing our deep dive into the 2026 backhoe market, we sat down with David Young, product application specialist at Caterpillar, to break down the company’s ...