Bobcat Backhoe

The Bobcat backhoe line of compact loaders is the perfect match for small to medium landscaping and construction jobs. This equipment in the range of 4,800 pounds up to the range of 9,000 pounds is more suited to excavation and trench work with a small footprint where the big rigs won't fit. A little bit short on tonnage and horsepower, but guaranteed durability and performance, Bobcat compact backhoe loaders can take on big jobs in a small space.

Relative to the size of the equipment Backhoe loaders from Bobcat rate high in maximum digging depth, loader capacity, dump clearance, and net power. This small size is also a factor in requiring a lot less fuel and maintenance. With four-wheel drive, a large selection of attachments, sturdy suspension, and smart safety features you'll find that Bobcat equipment is straightforward to get the job done. This kind of equipment is most commonly available for daily rental and it is easy for anyone to operate it with minimal training. The controls are simple and the industrial dangers are kept to a minimum. The great benefit that the heavier equipment can't beat is that the Bobcat backhoe is designed to negotiate tight turns, to fit through narrow access, and to do more precise work.

The small bucket loader and other attachments can cut and dig a fine line, allowing for a cleaner finish. For jobs like extracting tree stumps and removing large stone, the engine has enough pull and the frame is solid enough to pack away sizable objects. The attachments for the Bobcat backhoe can be very diverse to match a long list of tasks, such as a trencher, auger, snow blower, grader and hydraulic concrete breaker. The Bobcat backhoe may seem to be a bit small next to other construction equipment, but it is a great asset to this amazing tool since it does a lot that the bigger machinery can't handle.

Here are 10 things the Bobcat backhoe can do that the big equipment just can't handle.

1. The versatile attachment arm can easily and quickly swap out for a multitude of uses.
2. Transporting a Bobcat is only a minor logistical process compared to getting larger equipment to the job site.
3. The turning radius of Bobcat equipment leaves the heavy equipment in the dust.
4. Attachments for the Bobcat backhoe, such as the trencher, leave a cleaner cut, and the operator has a clear view to closely control the work.
5. Renting this smaller equipment is realistic for a small job and individual operator, and it's within reason to complete these smaller tasks within a day.
6. Most heavy equipment would tear up a lawn instead of making the kind of precision work the Bobcat backhoe does.
7. Since Bobcat's compact loaders are small and easy to maintain it is feasible to have them as permanent equipment for some facilities.
8. For their size, Bobcat loaders can lift and load a lot more than higher tonnage rigs.
9. If the Bobcat equipment breaks down it is a lot more accessible and easier to work with the frame since it is much lighter.
10. The storage space required for Bobcat backhoes is more like keeping a golf cart than a battleship.