The Deere 85G excavator has an operating weight of 19,564 lb, with a maximum digging depth of 14 ft, 10 in. It is powered by a 57-hp engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The excavator ...

Mastering the backhoe-loader is a big job because it is really two machines in one. A good operator can improve productivity by employing many of the same principles that make excavators and wheel ...

The proliferation of attachments for skid-steer and compact track loaders makes them very versatile pieces of equipment, capable of doing a host of different tasks - including digging a trench. A ...

It may be the most expensive piece of equipment Harbor Freight carries, but the store's towable backhoe is still cheaper than ...

A Bucyrus 14-B shovel perched on timbers digs a trench from the front with long-stick shovel.Photo: Bucyrus International A Bucyrus 30C steam shovel is shown with sewer shovel attachement.Photo: ...

Backhoe-loaders have been a time-honored tradition on construction sites for many years. But with the introduction of specialized equipment for digging and a greater diversity of attachments for ...

A prototype of an autonomous construction vehicle weighing 12 tonnes has demonstrated that it can operate on very difficult terrain without a human operator. A Swiss-German team has become the first ...

This powerful JCB excavator digs deep trenches and moves heavy dirt with incredible speed and precision. Built for demanding ...