A backhoe may look like a machine that can do it all, but that's not always the case.

Backhoes are best known for digging, but their loader buckets, hydraulic power, and attachment options make them useful for more jobs than many expect.

The versatility of the backhoe loader (also called a backhoe) has made it a valuable piece of equipment on a jobsite. According to James Gill, product manager, backhoes, with JCB, “One of the major ...