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Construction Equipment
The choice between a low-spec backhoe and high-end siblings isn’t as clear-cut as you might think
Backhoe loaders of 14-foot-and-greater dig depth have split into two markets: rental and contractor. As more standard features were added to backhoes and prices crept up accordingly, customers for lower-cost, lower-spec’d units got left behind. Manufacturers are intent on offering machines for customers at both ends of the spectrum, which for many has meant rebuilding […]
August 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
John Deere launches 6 new L Series backhoes, 2 with lifting power boosted up to 40% (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=233] The new John Deere L Series backhoes, ranging from the 70-horsepower Tier 4 Interim 310L EP to the 113-horsepower Tier 4 Final 410L, include two Heavy Lift models that boost backhoe lift by up to 40 percent. (See QuickSpec chart below for an at-a-glance overview of the new models.) The 310SL HL and […]
April 15, 2015
Construction Equipment
Financed used construction equipment sales drop third month in a row; new financed units flat in June
According to the latest numbers from Equipment Data Associates, the number of financed used construction equipment sold dropped in June for the third month in a row, showing a 10 percent drop from May (7,089 units compared to May’s 7,900 units), and a 7 percent drop from June, 2013. Financed new equipment sales were flat […]
August 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
Should you buy a new backhoe now or wait for the Tier 4 debate to subside?
The 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater categories. This year, there’s only one new model. Since Tier 4 Final is set to come into effect next January 1 for most engines used in this backhoe size class, we wondered what manufacturers have done in addition […]
August 1, 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
Business
NPL Construction: How one of the top private construction companies manages its equipment fleet
Licensed in 37 states, energy distribution contractor NPL Construction says it takes a strategic sourcing approach to the equipment suppliers for its 5,500-unit fleet: They have several partnerships and high expectations. “We tend to have one of the newest fleets in our industry,” says Jim Connell, director of business development/strategic partnerships for the Phoenix, Arizona-based […]
March 20, 2013
Construction Equipment
NPL Construction receives John Deere’s 250,000th backhoe
In a ceremony today at John Deere’s Dubuque Works, NPL Construction, a national infrastructure services contractor headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, received the keys to John Deere’s 250,000th backhoe, a decked-out commemorative 310SK. NPL’s commemorative 310SK, featuring silver-skinned loader and backhoe buckets plus decals commemorating the 250,000th designation, won’t see dirt anytime soon. The company is […]
February 28, 2013
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