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Closer Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next Generation
The models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.
January 20, 2026
Backhoe Loaders
Cat Launches Next-Gen Models of its Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450
The new backhoes feature upgraded engines, advanced hydraulics, enhanced controls and more customization options for operators.
October 8, 2025
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Backhoe Loaders
Quick Data: Top-Selling Backhoes in 2024-2025
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed backhoe loaders, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
August 25, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
U.S. Marines Take a Liking to JCB’s New 4CX Backhoe with $45M Contract
The Marines chose the side-shift version on the 109-horsepower next-gen backhoe for working in tight spaces and beside walls and objects.
August 21, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
A Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, Control
Top-selling models – from the 310 to the 710 – get wider cabs and loads of standard features while keeping the popular powertrain.
August 7, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
Deere Unveils New Backhoes with Redesigned Cabs, Camera System
The five next-gen models get a roomier cab with upgraded climate control, enhanced ergonomics, better visibility and rear camera.
June 27, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
Backhoes Hangin’ Tough for 70 Years: Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here's a rundown of the most popular models, as well as the latest from Case, Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland and Sany.
June 18, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
A Closer Look: JCB’s Next-Generation Backhoe Loaders
The new backhoes boast faster travel speed, a new outer box dipper option for the excavator end, and a redesigned cab. Take a walkaround tour here.
April 17, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
JCB Delivers 1,000,000th Backhoe – and it's Covered with Graffiti-Style Art (Video)
The company has produced backhoes for 72 years, and the hand-drawn art design on the millionth machine features references to that history.
February 26, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
JCB Unleashes Speedy Next-Generation 3CX and 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB says its new backhoes are “the fastest on the market." They get upgraded transmissions and a redesigned cab, among other new features.
February 11, 2025
The Dirt
A Backhoe from Bobcat? – New B760 for North America Revealed
U.S. customers are well aware of Bobcat’s skid steers and compact track loaders, but a full-sized backhoe? Get all the details on The Dirt.
January 3, 2025
Backhoe Loaders
Case CE Releases Limited-Edition 580 Super N Backhoe
The J.I. Case Signature Edition sports metallic silver and dark gray, a throwback “tread” logo, upholstered air suspension seat, badge plates.
December 9, 2024
Construction Equipment
Bold Thieves Use Stolen Compact Loader, Backhoe to Steal ATMs
In one case, the crime occurred in broad daylight with witnesses watching three masked men take the ATM. A high-speed chase followed.
December 4, 2024
The Dirt
Test Run & Review: The World’s First Electric Backhoe, Case’s 580EV
Host of The Dirt and professional operator Bryan Furnace puts the 580EV through its paces in a side-by-side comparison with the diesel 580 Super N.
November 22, 2024
Backhoe Loaders
Bobcat Enters North American Backhoe Market with New B760
The new backhoe has the highest dig depth in its class size, the company says, along with a loader lift capacity of 7,985 pounds.
September 10, 2024
Backhoe Loaders
Case Launches World’s First Commercial Electric Backhoe
The four-wheel-drive backhoe is based on the 97-horsepower 580 Super N and matches the diesel model's performance, the company says.
August 14, 2024
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Backhoe Loaders in 2024
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
August 7, 2024
Backhoe Loaders
Backhoe Pros & Cons – Technology Catches Up to the Jobsite Workhorse
We examine the backhoe's strengths and weaknesses, latest tech and models from Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland.
June 25, 2024
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