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Invented in Burlington, Iowa in 1957 the ''Backhoe loader'' is probably the most common variation of the classic farm tractor. As the name implies, it has a Loader assembly on the front and a Backhoe on the back. When both the Loader and the Backhoe are permanently attached it is almost never called a tractor, not generally used for towing and usually does not have a PTO . When the backhoe is permanently attached, the machine usually has a seat that can swivel to the rear to face the Hoe controls. Removable Backhoe attachments almost always have a separate seat on the attachment itself. Backhoe-loaders are very common and can be used for a wide variety of tasks: construction, small demolitions, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, digging holes/excavating, breaking Asphalt , and paving roads. The backhoe bucket can often be replaced with other tools such as a breaker for smashing concrete and rock. Some loader buckets have a retractable bottom, enabling it to empty its load more quickly and efficiently. Retractable-bottom loader buckets are also often used for grading and scratching off sand. The front assembly may be a removable attachment or permanently mounted. Often the bucket can be replaced with other devices or tools. The backhoe loader must be equipped with a tool coupler in order to mount different attachments to the loader. A tool coupler consists of two hydraulic cylinders on the end of the loader arm assembly which can expand and retract allowing different tools to be attached to the unit. Their relatively small frame and precise control make backhoe-loaders very useful and common in Urban Engineering projects such as construction and Repair s in areas too small for larger equipment. Their versatility and compact size makes them one of the most popular urban Construction Vehicle s. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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