So what exactly are backhoe loaders?

Backhoe loaders and associated machines are commonly used for small construction projects such as building houses, road repair, and farm excavation. A backhoe loader is a heavy equipment vehicle that consists of a tractor typtically with a shovel/bucket on the front and a small backhoe on the back. A hoe is an agricultural tool used to agitate the surface of the soil, create furrows, trenches, and generally dig and move soil.

An excavator is a heavy construction equipment that consists of a boom, bucket and cab on a rotating platform. The platform sits atop an undercarriage with either tracks or wheels. They are used to dig trenches, foundations and holes, tree stump removal and other forestry applications, heavy lifting and pipe placement, cutting brush, landscaping and grading, dredging rivers, digging and moving stones, driving piles, and mining operations. A mini digger is a small easily portable version of an excavator that is used for small digging needs and work that requires lifting that can be too heavy for humans. Both types of equipment can have backhoe attachments.

JCB is one of the world's top three manufacturers of construction equipment with well-known brand of machines used for digging. New and used JCB equipment is available on four continents and sold in 150 countries through 1,500 dealer depot locations. JCB equipment includes many combinations of backhoe loaders, excavator, mini digger, and used machinery used farm machinery. The advantage of used JCB equipment is the wide array of options and configurations available for customer needs. Used JCB equipment can be just as good to purchase and are certified just like new pieces of equipment. For farming operations used machinery used farm machinery are of particular advantage for seasonal operations.

Robert Tate - Region Sales Manager of Mascus UK. Mascus is an electronic marketplace for tractors, trailers and used trucks. Mascus makes trading in construction machinery more efficiently by collecting all information about supply and demand in one place. All dealers, producers and end users are welcome to offer their used farm machinery and trucks for sale via the marketplace.