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January 8, 2014
Construction Equipment
4 rules for calculating Backhoe Owning & Operating costs
What’s it really cost to run a backhoe? Probably a lot more than you think. The following will guide you through an example of how to accurately figure these costs. Before we get into the numbers, be aware that these are just ballpark figures, from a few years ago, for discussion purposes only. The purchase […]
December 16, 2013
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Backhoe O&O Costs: Adding things up
Now that we’ve got all the math out of the way, there are at least four things we can take away…  < Operating Cost         4 Things to Learn >> Back to Intro
December 16, 2013
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Backhoe O&O Costs: 4 things to take away
1. Your operator is your biggest expense. Consider paying extra for enclosed cabs to help retain quality employees and keep them productive. 2. Match the machine capabilities to the job. You don’t want an underpowered machine-that’s another waste of labor time. 3. Quick attach work tool systems also boost operator productivity. 4. Older machines=more downtime=another waste of […]
December 16, 2013
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Backhoe Operating Costs: Include the wages
Clearly, paying your operator is your top expense when it comes to running this machine. Some contractors may not think wages should be included in an O&O calculation, but that’s how it’s done in most heavy equipment fleets. This is especially helpful in determining how much to charge per hour of time a backhoe spends […]
December 16, 2013
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Backhoe Owning Costs: Figure in the residual
The residual price is what you can get for the machine when you’re ready to trade it in or sell it for something new.  A lot of contractors keep their older machines, but that’s like keeping a stock or other investment long after it quit growing or producing dividends. Next, let’s look at operating costs. […]
December 16, 2013
Construction Equipment
JCB opens $100 million factory in Brazil
British Prime Minister David Cameron officially opened JCB’s new $100 million factory in Brazil on October 2. JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford and JCB Brazil managing director Carlos Hernandez showed Cameron around the plant. Cameron spent an hour touring the 350,000-square-foot plant in Sorocaba City in São Paulo State, where he met many of the […]
October 4, 2012
Safety
JCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loaders
JCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]
August 7, 2012
Roadbuilding
JCB adds Ecomax to backhoe loaders
JCB has added Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range, which is expected to boost fuel efficiency by 11 percent. Improvements to the new 3CX and 4CX backhoes include variable flow hydraulic piston pumps, uprated backhoe slide performance, reduced daily checks, LiveLink connectivity for […]
August 7, 2012
Equipment
JCB’s Ecomax engine meets EU Stage IIIB/US Tier 4 Interim emissions standards
JCB has added in-cylinder technologies to its Ecomax engines, allowing the engines to meet EU Stage IIIB/US Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The Ecomax engine will be fitted into machines spanning the 74- to 173-horsepower range, including JCB backhoe loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers, wheeled loading shovels, the TM range of telescopic boom wheeled loaders, JS […]
August 2, 2012
Business
Reporter
Equipment-centric disaster relief  Tad Agoglia and his crew arrived to what was left of Haiti within a week after the 2010 earthquake. As the team used their Cat excavator and Peterbilt dump truck to clear the rubble for a medical clinic, he was struck by the vast need surrounding him. “In that moment I […]
July 1, 2012
Machine control
Machine Matters
More Than Just a Big Dig Larger backhoe loaders not only offer more strength at either end, but also expanded worksite opportunities beyond digging and loading By Mike Anderson Is there really a need for a 17-foot-class backhoe loader? Heck, even a 15-foot-class version could be considered too much. With every backhoe manufacturer offering extendable […]
October 5, 2011
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