A history of the backhoe
1948 – Major Loader introduced, the first European hydraulic loader
1951 – Smaller Master Loader joins the line. At £75, JCB sold 2,000
1953...
New Komatsu backhoe loader introduced
THE new Komatsu WB97S-8 backhoe loader has been unveiled.
The machine is the first follow‐up model in the manufacturer's new range of backhoe loaders, and...
First of Bobcat’s new M-Series loaders arrives in UK
BOARCROSS Ltd has taken delivery of the first of the new Bobcat Stage V M-Series skid-steer loaders in the UK.
The East Yorkshire-based firm has...
Terex offers flexible finance package
TEREX has launched a 0% finance package across its latest range of emissions-compliant backhoe loaders.
“Over the past few years we’ve seen the construction industry slowly...
Case machines play key role in beach clean-up initiative
CASE Construction Equipment has been utilised extensively in a project to clean up beaches across Europe.
The Beach Care Project has involved more than 400...
Milestone JCB machines to be featured in Platinum Jubilee celebrations
JCB has signed an agreement to become a Platinum Jubilee Pageant Partner, with milestone machines marking landmark moments from The Queen’s 70-year reign set...
Tillicoultry Quarries benefits from Finning rebuild programme
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has ramped up its sustainability ambitions by extending the life of its machines through the Finning UK & Ireland rebuild programme.
Four Cat...
Technology helps Mecalac gear up for efficiencies
MECALAC has announced that, from this month, Powershift transmission capability will be available as an added extra for its TLB870 backhoe loader.
The technology, when paired...
New Hyundai model helps carry the load
HYUNDAI has expanded its range of wheeled loaders with the introduction of the HL965.
The new machine has an operating weight of 20,100 kg and...
New CASE backhoe series ‘over 60 years in the making’
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the new backhoe loader SV Series, featuring an expanded cab and new Stage V engine.
"The new backhoe loader SV...
Cat launches eight new skid steer and compact track loaders
CATERPILLAR has launched eight new next generation Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models.
Four new Cat SSLs – the 250, 260,...
Komatsu to showcase fully electric wheel loader prototype
KOMATSU has confirmed that a prototype for the company's first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased at bauma 2022.
Designed and built together...
Miller unveils special-edition Jubilee buckets
MILLER Ground-breaking has announced the launch of seven special-edition buckets to celebrate seven decades of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The first bucket marks both...
Waste management specialist adds HL960A wheel loader to recycling fleet
CONSTRUCTION waste management and material recycling specialist Leedale has snapped up a new HD Hyundai HL960A wheel loader.
The Alfreton, Derbyshire-based business delivers a complete...
Case webcast to highlight new features for landscape contractors
CASE Construction Equipment is to host an online webcast on October 28 to highlight skid steer and compact track loader optimisation for landscaping operations.
The webcast will...
Case launches new 421G wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G.
Boasting an...
Compact wheeled loader looks pretty in pink
THE world's first pink Avant 635 compact wheeled loader has been unveiled to help raise money for charity.
Hampshire-based equipment dealers BPMS Ltd produced the...
Volvo electric wheel loader scoops prestigious design award
VOLVO Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning a Red Dot product design award for its L120 Electric wheel loader.
The manufacturer said the machine’s modern...
Volvo supplies Swedish Armed Forces with wheel loaders
VOLVO CE has secured a multi-year deal to supply wheel loaders to Sweden's Armed Forces.
Through Volvo dealer Swecon, the firm has secured an order...
JCB updates popular machines with Stage V engines
JCB has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V-compliant engine.
The manufacturer revealed the machine delivers 'improved operator comfort and...
JCB takes next step on electric journey
JCB has expanded its E-Tech battery electric range, with the launch of the 403E compact wheeled loader. Dan Gilkes recently visited JCB’s HQ to...
Doosan double for Breedon in Scotland
Breedon Group's Scottish operations have been boosted by the addition of two new Doosan Stage IV wheel loaders.
The DL550-5 and DL450-5 have been put...
Bobcat compact loader inventors earn hall of fame induction
BROTHERS Cyril and Louis Keller, who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat skid-steer loader), have been selected as inductees for...
Malcolm Group completes landmark Stage V wheel loader purchase
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up 29 new JCB machines, including the first Stage V 457 wheeled loading shovel in Scotland.
The Linwood-headquartered firm's line-up of...
CASE to host European debut of new backhoe loader at Hillhead 2026
CASE has announced that Hillhead 2026 will be the destination for the European premiere of a brand new backhoe loader model.
The model will join...
Caterpillar launch new enhanced wheel loaders
THE new Cat® 950M and 962M wheel loaders—using Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engines that meet Stage IV emission standards—feature more power than their K-Series predecessors and...
Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio
KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11.
The model, which was shown for the first time to a...
CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman
THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...
Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series
DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range.
The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
