Excavators vs. Backhoes: Which One is Right for Your Job?

Regarding construction equipment, selecting the right machine can make all the difference in efficiency, cost, and performance.

Two of the most commonly used earthmoving machines are excavators and backhoes, each designed for specific tasks. If you’re trying to decide between the two for your next project, understanding their capabilities and applications will help you make an informed choice.

Luby Equipment Services offers a range of heavy machinery featuring industry-leading brands like Takeuchi, CASE, and Toro. Explore each machine’s key differences, advantages, and ideal use cases.

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william ashworth

6 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for choosing Luby Equipment, William. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to supporting you with parts, service, rentals, or your next machine.

Cori Kremmer

1 month ago

Great service and nice clean building!

Response from the owner:It has been our pleasure to work with you Cori, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need anything in the future!

Mustafa Elsherif

2 months ago

Josh was great to work with, He made everything easy and smooth. Highly recommend.

Mustafa Elsherif

2 months ago

Josh was great to work with, He made everything easy and smooth. Highly recommend.

Homer Brinker

2 months ago

Matthew Walth

3 months ago

Randy is my salesman and is always great, quick to answer a phone and always calls back if missed. The inside staff is always great to dealw with and full of knowledge while willing to work things out with you in a pinch.

Daryl Tibbs

3 months ago

Thanks for the very good quality and services yall have provided josh is a great guy

Doug Toops

4 months ago

Worked well with getting the job done

darren roberson

5 months ago

Bill Silzell

6 months ago

Your parts man is a great man extremely knowledgeable.

Mike “Mob” O'Brien

6 months ago

bros yolo miller

7 months ago

Christopher Lair

8 months ago

Will definitely be checking there for parts in the future got what I needed fast!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We know how important it is to keep your equipment running, and we’re glad we had the parts you needed in stock and could get them to you quickly. We appreciate your business and are always here to help!

Meaka Anne Knight

9 months ago

Robert Rodgers

9 months ago

Jenny was awesome! She was very informative and made the process very easy. Got a great deal on a nice machine. Will definitely be back for any future purchases.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Robert!

Mark and Elizabeth Davidson

11 months ago

Great service... I will be back!!

Response from the owner:Thank you!

Asa Hutchins

11 months ago

They have been really helpful.

Response from the owner:Thank you Asa!

Chris and Holly Hughes

1 year ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

Cody Skinner

1 year ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Cody for the 5 star review!

Victor Dragan

1 year ago

Great place to deliver.
Facility have 2 ramps for low pro and flatbed.
Nice people. In and out 20 min

Response from the owner:Thank you Victor!

Jesse Warner

1 year ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jesse!

Paul Moore

1 year ago

You guys have been top notch for me every time. I’ve been the maintenance director at 2 different facilities where I have used your services on our generators. This time a tech came out for again another generator. The techs name was Eric, he did an awesome job and was great to talk with. I will absolutely request him for service from now on. The personal factor is huge for me while doing business since my industry is long term care. Thanks for great service as always!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! I’ll let Eric know.

Mike “Mob” O'Brien

1 year ago

Knowledgeable staff

Gregory Hull

1 year ago

Great place, great service. Roger in parts is excellent help and very knowledgeable

Ramiro Bacilio

1 year ago

Response from the owner:Thank you!

Geeks Trucking

1 year ago

MichaelAngelo Clayton

1 year ago

Very Helpful & Friendly Business!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review!

JOHN K COVINGTON

1 year ago

My Hand Up To The Good Lord... THESE ARE VERY KIND, CONSIDERATE And WONDERFUL FAMILY PEOPLE! I Was Stranded In This Wicked 98 Degree Heat Last Week, And They Had No Idea Who I Was. I Walked Into Their Office Overwhelmed And Exhausted. They Welcomed Me To Sit In Their Lobby, Gave Me Ice Cold Water And Called Help for Me. Everyone In The Office Was Kind and Understanding - THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING A GOOD SPRINGFIELD NEIGHBOR! Kevin Covington

Response from the owner:Appreciate you, Kevin!

Travis Sinn

2 years ago

Response from the owner:Appreciate the review Travis!

Kent Mayo

2 years ago

Response from the owner:Appreciate the 5 Star review Kent!

JEFF TRACY

2 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 Star review Jeff!

Donald Payne

2 years ago

Friendly service nice equipment 🚜

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Donald!

Ty L

2 years ago

This place is great. I originally called them as a last resort and was blown away by the service. Prices aren’t too terrible either. I’ve done business with them several times and will continue to do so.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ty!

Daniel Bellon

2 years ago

Excellent resource to service all CASE and Takeuchi machines in the metro area. They can get anything. The staff is always helpful and very knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you Daniel!

jld7777

2 years ago

Excellent service and excellent people.
They repair and maintain equipment and the price is pretty reasonable and the turnaround is pretty quick.

Response from the owner:Appreciate the great review!

Erin Ferranto

2 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

dirtrider 83

2 years ago

Always been helpful with parts and service.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review!

Shane Gooding

2 years ago

Response from the owner:Appreciate the 5 stars Shane!

Robert Henderson

3 years ago

Purchased a Intimidator tree puller from them. Good price and friendly service team.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

Josh Taylor

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your 5 star review. We look forward to giving you world class customer service in the near future.

Gail Morgrett

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We look forward to seeing you at one of our six locations in the near future.

Earvin Sanders

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us! Please let us know if there is anything that we can do better to improve your experience. Thank you again, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Duncan Fincher

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 4 star rating. We would love to know how we could improve so we can achieve a 5 star rating from you. Please let us know and we look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you again for taking the time to rate us!

Mike Steffens

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 4 star review. We would love to hear how we can improve to a 5 star! If there is anything that you need please feel free to reach out to one of our six construction locations. Thank you again for taking the time to give us a rating.

Chris Williams

3 years ago

Bob was very informational and professional on helping me with my purchase.

Andrew and his service team also has provided excellent service.

Very helpful and friendly staff

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review! The Springfield team strives to deliver best in class service on each interaction with our customers. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

Eddie Mora

3 years ago

Friendly staff

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 Star review Eddie!

Clark Weckmann

3 years ago

The employee that helped me with a hydraulic fitting problem, is why I give 5 stars .. he was more helpful than he had to be .

Response from the owner:Thank you for your rating Clark. We value your business and look forward to working with you again.

Corey Sinn

3 years ago

Roger was a great salesman to deal with.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review! Roger focuses each and every day to give a world class customer experience. We hope to see you soon. Thank you again for taking the time to give us a review.

Joe Zukowski

3 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review. We strive to deliver a world class customer experience every time we see you. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Dylan Caldwell

3 years ago

Awesome shop! Took great care of me and got me all the parts I needed for my machine!

Response from the owner:Dylan, thank you for your 5 star review! At Luby Equipment, we take pride in our customers and take pride in delivering excellent performance. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Justin Mcgehee

4 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

Wade Plowman

4 years ago

I've purchased two skid steers, a backhoe, and several attachments from Lubys. Rob is awesome and Brian and Mike in service are great as well. Highly recommend this place for all your construction equipment needs.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with your equipment needs in the future.

Pam Duncan

4 years ago

Jenny is the best!! She will take care of you!

Response from the owner:Pam, thank you! We are grateful for your 5 star review. Jenny does an excellent job and is very focused at providing a world class customer experience. Thank you again and we look forward to working with you in the future.

ryan Ballard

4 years ago

Very helpful

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review! We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to deliver a world class customer experience. Please let us know if you need anything else.

Syretha Eckford

4 years ago

My experience was great.. I spoke with Jenny and she was more than a huge help. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Syretha! We are very grateful for your 5 star review. Jenny does an excellent job and is very focused at providing a world class customer experience. Thank you again and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Jesse Diekmann

4 years ago

Good guys good equipment

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star review. We appreciate your business and strive to deliver the best equipment and service in the industry. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Rubio Villaberde

4 years ago

Good Good

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review!

country_boy_2481

4 years ago

Closest case distributor dan in parts is always helpful

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for giving us a 4 star rating. Dan strives to deliver a world class customer experience each and every day. Please let us know what we can do to achieve a 5 star rating. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon.

Adam Franklin

4 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive 5 -star review Adam! We look forward to doing more business with you.

Randy e

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We strive each and every day to deliver world class customer service. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our locations.

Daniel Haub

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating. We strive to deliver a world class customer experience each and every day. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon.

Rebecca Carter

5 years ago

This place is great! They always have what we need and are super friendly!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Rebecca!

Jenn Stahl

5 years ago

My husband rented equipment and worked with Josh. He was very respectful and new what he was talking about to help with all my husband's needs and questions. Very pleased and will be using Luby again in the future!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review and rating. We appreciate your business Jenn and we look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you again and we hope you have a great day!

David Bruce

5 years ago

Like the people that work there, very friendly. Thanks

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review and rating. We appreciate your business and strive to deliver a best in class customer experience. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Maria Lewis

5 years ago

Great place nice people and excellent service
Recommend Ron and his service crew highly
Even opened up on a Saturday for us to come and get our skid steer

Response from the owner:Thank you Maria!

Lane Bennett

5 years ago

Great place for equipment and mechanics!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review and rating. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you again and we hope you have a great day!

Michael Hambelton

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Appreciate the 5 Star review Michael!

jerry flentge

5 years ago

This is a great piece of equipment. Kevin Peeler is very knowledgeable and made the process easy. We actually didn’t meet until he drove on the job site with my Takeuchi TL6. He earned my confidence over the phone.

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Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review and rating. Luby Equipment and Kevin are focused on delivering a seamless customer experience on every sale. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Michael Bright

5 years ago

Jenny was the best, answered questions on several calls that other dealers could not. I live in KC and shopped auctions, dealers nationwide, Facebook market place. Got my best deal on my TL12V2 machine from Luby with extended warranty. Drove to Fenton and picked up machine. Machine was as described and ready to go as promised. Jenny’s friendliness and listening to my wants sold me! Her boss should give her a raise thanks again!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the review and 5 star rating. Our goal is to deliver a world class customer experience on every transaction. We are thankful for your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

BillyGOAT

5 years ago

The guys at the Caseyville location are great. Josh and the crew are very helpful

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating and review. We are focused on delivering a world class customer experience each and every time you do business with us. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Mike Heisey

5 years ago

This was my first experience with Luby Equipment. Jenny Swafford was my sales person. She promptly made a deal with me working out the transportation and all the details. She kept me in the loop every step of the way and gave me many detailed pictures of the piece of equipment. I do many deals in my line of work and I can tell you she is among the best. I would do business again and hope I can. My experience with Lubys has been the best. I could not be happier. Good job Jenny I wish there were more like you doing business would be a much funner experience. Mike.

Response from the owner:Thank you Mike for your review and rating. Our goal is to deliver a world class customer experience each and every day. We appreciate your business and look forward to doing more with you in the future. Thank you again for the kind words and hope you have a wonderful day!

Kyle Morgan

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us! We strive to deliver world class customer service each and every day. We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you again and have a wonderful day!

Kim Kachiroubas

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 4 star review. We strive each and every day to deliver world class customer service. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our locations.

Ryan Suits

5 years ago

Kevin was excellent. Very easy transaction, and explained the new machine very thoroughly. Great place.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the review and rating. We strive to deliver world class customer service and happy that you find doing business with us easy. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you soon.

jim brown

5 years ago

Marvin is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Response from the owner:Thank you Jim!

Richard Collins

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Richard!

Jason Schnapp

5 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for giving us a 5 star rating. We strive each and every day to deliver world class customer service. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

Connie Conway

6 years ago

They are very flexible with scheduling drop offs and pick ups. I will use them whenever I need to rent again. The machine was very clean and well maintained. Very professional all around.

Response from the owner:Thank you Connie for your review. We are very appreciative of your business and look forward to working with you again.

Bill Mason

6 years ago

Great service... Puts Bobcat and the others to shame

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate your feedback and work each and every day to deliver the best customer service in the industry. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Steve Down

6 years ago

I recently purchased 2 machines from Luby Equipment and worked with Jenny Swafford. She was fantastic to work with and I am very pleased with the equipment and how easy Luby was to work with. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase equipment.

Response from the owner:Thank you Steve for giving us a 5 star rating. We are very appreciative of your business and look forward to working with you again.

Matt Holdener

6 years ago

Hose blew on my excavator so I brought it in and Josh got me a brand new hose in a matter of minutes. Very happy!

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review. We strive to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Thank you again and look forward to seeing you soon.

Mike Hurley

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review Mike! We really appreciate it!

Paul Wallace

6 years ago

Great rentals and good tools

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5 star review Paul! We really appreciate you!

MIchael Baggett

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5 star review Michael! We strive to reach our customer's highest expectations!

Ken Byram

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5 star review Ken! It's a pleasure doing business with a valued customer like you!

Ryan Hoffman

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Ryan!

Ryan Hoffman

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Ryan!

Ron Downard

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Appreciate the review Ron!

David Jackson

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us David! We appreciate your business and work each and every day to deliver a world class customer experience. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Michael Brewer

6 years ago

Very good equipment.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us Michael. Our goal is to deliver the best equipment and customer experience in the industry. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Dave Lowry

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us. We strive to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to improve.

Gregory Johnston

6 years ago

These guys are not only friendly and caring folks, but they are also outstanding in parts and sales. These guys do WHAT EVER it takes to get your machine back up and running.they dont care if it's an 30 year old machine or brand new. I will NEVER shop anywhere else for my machine. I don't care if I have to wait on shipping and the part is $100.00 cheaper some where else. I firmly believe in supporting our local small town shops ESPECIALLY when they do what ever it takes to help you out. Thank you everyone at potters equipment, Greg

Response from the owner:Appreciate the great review Gregory!

Luke Kemper

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much giving us a 5 star rating. We are grateful for your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

Galib Omerbegovic

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating! Our goal is to give each and every customer the best customer experience in the industry. We look forward to seeing you soon and hope you have a great week. Thank you again for your continued business.

Tim Phillips

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us! We strive each and every day to provide the best customer experience in the industry. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Gregory Mallory

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us. We strive for a 5 star rating from our customers so please let us know how we can improve your experience. Thank you again for rating us and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Mike Sims

6 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Mike for giving us a 4 star review. Our goal is ensure our customers are happy with the services they receive each and every time they do business with us. If there is anything in particular that we can do better, please let us know. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to doing business with you soon.

barbara ferris

7 years ago

Very nice folks.

Response from the owner:Thank you Barbara!

Connie Brown

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review!

JV ucandobetr

7 years ago

Fast friendly and convenient.

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review. Our goal is to give the best customer service each and every day.

Matt's lawn care company

7 years ago

Best customer service

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review. We strive to deliver the best customer service in the industry. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Ed Handler

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us. We work each and every day to provide excellent customer service and products. We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you again and have a nice day!

Carlos Hudgins

7 years ago

Great service and great staff

Response from the owner:Carlos,
Thank you very much for rating us! We appreciate it and look forward to doing business with you in the future. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to improve.

Melissa Parker

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us. We strive to be the best construction equipment dealer in the area.

Flip Rogers

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Flip!

Rich Finley

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive 5 -star review Rich! We take pride in making our customers happy!

Rebecca Kennett

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review! We strive for success and having customers like you leave us feedback helps us tremendously! Thanks Rebecca!

John Fleming

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for giving us a 4 star rating. Our goal is to achieve the highest rating possible so please reach out to us and let us know how we can improve. Thank you for taking the time to rate us and we look forward to doing business with you soon.

Jon Pracht

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us! We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

Ay Yo Al

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating! Our goal is to give each customer an excellent experience and look forward to doing business with you in the near future. Thank you again!

Randy E

7 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us! We look forward to doing business with you in the near future.

John Hill Hill

7 years ago

Great service friendly staff.

Response from the owner:Thank you John!

gld lou

7 years ago

They had exactly what we needed and they have a great staff.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

Travis Woods

8 years ago

Great place if you need equipment rental

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Travis! We appreciate your business and look forward to doing more rental services for you in the future!

tony link

8 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Tony for giving us a 5 star rating. We strive each and every day to exceed our customers' expectations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tim Winters

8 years ago

Honest people, great service.

Response from the owner:Thank you Tim!

Kurt Wehrle

8 years ago

I cant say enough good things about Luby Equipment in Caseyville. Under the leadership of Dave Ellison, and the knowledge of the mechanics on staff, especially Zach. I am so pleased with the service that we get from them. You call and it seems that they are there in no time, We have a Caterpillar D6C Dozer, it had a fuel leak, I called Dave, he sent Zach, and when he was completed, that unit ran better than ever before. I could go on and on. However, I will just say thanks.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kurt! We appreciate your business at our Caseyville store and look forward to assisting you in the future!

Betty Goos

8 years ago

I have been in the construction world my whole life and think Luby's is by far the nicest equipment service company that I have ever dealt with. They are very fair reasonably priced and do what they say they are going to do when they say they are going to do it. I highly recommend this company. Thank you Rick! Bill & Betty

Response from the owner:Thank you Betty for your review. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you with your equipment needs in the future. Please reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments.

Eric Reichert

8 years ago

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Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the 5 star rating! We hope you have a great week!

Kathryn Eggimann

8 years ago

Great staff

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your review! We appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you in the near future. Thank you again and we hope you have a wonderful day!

Jeff Plowman

8 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you very much for rating us. We would appreciate knowing how to earn a five star rating.

Sally Sexton Burleson

8 years ago

For equipment, they got what you need!

Response from the owner:Thank you Sally!

Ron Shrader

8 years ago

Awesome service. Go see Dan and Brian, and they will help you out!

Response from the owner:Service is the foundation of our company and we appreciate you recognizing that in your comments. Thank you very much for your review and we look forward to seeing you soon.

aaron sayres

8 years ago

Small town business

Response from the owner:Thank you!

Chad Gregson

8 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for your rating. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. We hope you have a safe and prosperous 2018!

carl buckwalter

8 years ago

Best people if you need anything

Response from the owner:We appreciate your review. Our employees strive to exceed each customer's expectation on a daily basis.

Richard Kelly

8 years ago

Pricey, but thay are willing to help you with parts and repair, fast if you need

Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Richard! We always appreciate your business!

Schneider Construction Services

9 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review! We appreciate your business!

Tiny Eldridge

9 years ago

Great rental store best prices on case A++

Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! We appreciate your business!

Rob Allen

9 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you Rob!

Willie Dillahunty

9 years ago

Response from the owner:Thank you William!

Excavators: Power and Precision for Heavy-Duty Jobs

Advantages of Excavators

• 360-Degree Rotation: The ability to rotate the cab increases maneuverability and efficiency, especially in confined spaces.
• Superior Digging Power: Excavators are designed for deep and precise digging, making them ideal for large-scale earthmoving projects.
• Versatility with Attachments: These machines can be outfitted with hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples, and other attachments for various applications.
• Stability on Rough Terrain: Excavators’ tracked undercarriage provides stability and performance on uneven or muddy ground.

Best Uses for Excavators

• Large-scale excavation projects
• Demolition work
• Digging deep trenches and foundations
• Land clearing and site preparation

Top Excavator Models from Takeuchi, CASE, and Toro

• CASE CX145D SR – Designed for precision and durability, this machine is excellent for urban construction and utility work.
• Takeuchi TB235-2 – A versatile and compact excavator with excellent performance for tight job sites.

What Is a Backhoe?

A backhoe is a versatile machine that combines the capabilities of a front-end loader and an excavator. It features a digging bucket on the rear and a loading bucket on the front, allowing operators to perform multiple tasks with one piece of equipment. This versatility makes backhoes popular for smaller construction projects and municipal work.

Advantages of Backhoes

• Two-in-One Functionality: Combining a loader and an excavator increases efficiency for digging and material handling projects.
• Compact and Mobile: Backhoes are easier to transport and maneuver than full-size excavators, making them ideal for urban job sites.
• Cost-Effective for Medium-Sized Projects: If you need both digging and lifting capabilities but don’t require the power of a full excavator, a backhoe is a practical choice.
• Road-Friendly: Unlike excavators, which often require transport by trailer, backhoes can drive on roads between job sites.

Best Uses for Backhoes

• Utility and municipal work
• Light to medium excavation projects
• Trenching and drainage installation
• Material loading and transportation

Top Backhoe Models from CASE

• CASE 580N EP – A fuel-efficient model known for reliability and durability in utility work.
• CASE 590 Super N – Offers enhanced lifting capabilities and superior digging performance for more demanding jobs.

Excavator or Backhoe: Which One Should You Choose?

The decision between an excavator and a backhoe largely depends on your project’s size, scope, and required functionality.

• Choose an Excavator If – You need powerful digging capabilities, stability on rough terrain, and high lifting capacity for large-scale projects.
• Choose a Backhoe If – You require a versatile machine to efficiently dig, load, and transport materials in urban or mid-sized construction settings.