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Backhoe Loaders Specs and Guides

Versatile tractor loader backhoes for municipal utilities, pipe laying, and general excavation.

Backhoe loaders are bought for flexibility, so specs need to cover both ends of the machine: loader bucket capacity, lift performance, backhoe dig depth, stabilizer setup, hydraulic flow, and roading behavior.

Use this category hub for municipal utility work, trenching, small site prep, pipe work, and owner-operator comparisons where one machine replaces several smaller tools.

Backhoe loader category hub for dig depth, loader bucket, and utility work research
Models
3
Brands
3
HP Range
74-110 HP
Weight
16,217-20,760 lb

Specs to Compare

  • Backhoe dig depth, reach, bucket force, loader capacity, breakout force, and lift height.
  • Operating weight, horsepower, transmission, four-wheel drive, ride control, and auxiliary hydraulics.
  • Stabilizer type, extendahoe configuration, bucket package, and tire setup.
  • Fuel burn, tire cost, brake wear, and service access for mixed roading and excavation work.

Buying Checks

  • Inspect kingpost, boom and dipper pins, loader arms, stabilizers, extendahoe wear, and bucket linkage.
  • Check transmission shifts, brakes, steering, hydraulic leaks, axle play, and electrical functions.
  • Verify bucket inventory, quick coupler style, hammer plumbing, and tire condition before pricing.

Maintenance Watchpoints

  • Pins and bushings, hydraulic leaks, stabilizer pads, tire wear, brake adjustment, and cooling system condition.
  • Backhoes often idle between utility tasks, so idle control and battery condition matter.
  • Mixed road and dirt work makes tire selection and brake inspection part of real hourly cost.

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CASE 580 Super N WT Backhoe Loader

CASE 580 Super N WT backhoe loader specs: 110 hp class power, about 20,000 lb operating weight class, 18 ft backhoe digging-depth class, and utility fleet cost notes.

Net HP 110 HP
Op Weight 20,760 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.25 cu yd
Op Cost $58.00/hr

John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loader

John Deere 310 P-Tier backhoe loader specs: 100 hp net peak power, 16,217 lb operating weight, 13 ft 8 in standard dipperstick dig depth, 1.13 yd3 standard loader bucket, and 28 gpm hydraulic pump flow.

Net HP 100 HP
Op Weight 16,217 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.13 cu yd
Op Cost $42.50/hr
EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IV View Technical Specs

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader

JCB 3CX backhoe loader specs: 74 hp engine rating, 17,073 lb operating weight, 18 ft 6 in max dig depth, 1.3-1.4 yd3 shovel options, 44 gpm pump flow, and 500-hour service intervals.

Net HP 74 HP
Op Weight 17,073 lbs
Bucket / Blade 1.30 cu yd
Op Cost $38.20/hr
Tier 4 Final (No DPF) View Technical Specs

Related Backhoe Loaders Guides

Maintenance, troubleshooting, operating cost, comparison, and seasonal pages connected to this equipment class.

Backhoe Loader Dig Depth and Reach Selection Guide: Standard vs Extendable Dipper, Stabilizers and Loader Lift representative field image
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Backhoe Loader Dig Depth and Reach Selection Guide: Standard vs Extendable Dipper, Stabilizers and Loader Lift

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Backhoe Loader Operating Cost Per Hour: Fuel, Tires, Brakes, Pins, Roading and Utilization

Estimate backhoe loader cost per hour by separating fuel burn, tires, brakes, stabilizer pads, loader and backhoe pins, bucket teeth, hydraulic service, roading, downtime and ownership.

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Backhoe Loader Hydraulic and Stabilizer Troubleshooting: Slow Boom, Weak Loader, Drift and Roading Problems

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Backhoe Loader 500-Hour Maintenance Checklist: Loader, Backhoe, Stabilizers, Tires, Brakes and Fluids representative field image
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Backhoe Loader 500-Hour Maintenance Checklist: Loader, Backhoe, Stabilizers, Tires, Brakes and Fluids

A practical 500-hour backhoe loader maintenance checklist for loader linkage, backhoe boom and dipper pins, stabilizers, tires, brakes, hydraulic oil, filters, cooling and roading records.

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Cold Weather Diesel Starting Checklist for Heavy Equipment

A cold-start checklist for excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, and backhoes covering winter fuel, fuel gelling, filters, engine oil weight, coolant freeze point, batteries, block heaters, glow plugs, DEF, and safe cranking limits.

CASE 580 Super N WT 500-Hour Maintenance Checklist: Brakes, Stabilizers, Loader Pins and Backhoe Hydraulics representative field image
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CASE 580 Super N WT 500-Hour Maintenance Checklist: Brakes, Stabilizers, Loader Pins and Backhoe Hydraulics

A CASE 580 Super N WT maintenance checklist for brakes, stabilizers, loader pins, backhoe boom, hydraulic leaks, tires, cooling, filters and service records.

CASE 580 Super N WT Brake and Stabilizer Troubleshooting: Roading Pull, Drift, Leaks and Digging Instability representative field image
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CASE 580 Super N WT Brake and Stabilizer Troubleshooting: Roading Pull, Drift, Leaks and Digging Instability

A CASE 580 Super N WT troubleshooting workflow for brake pull, roading vibration, stabilizer drift, hydraulic leaks, backhoe instability and loader-end wear.

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CASE 580 Super N WT Operating Cost Per Hour: Fuel, Tires, Brakes, Stabilizers and Backhoe Wear

Estimate CASE 580 Super N WT operating cost per hour with fuel burn, tires, brakes, stabilizers, loader pins, backhoe wear, transport and ownership.

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CASE 580 Super N WT vs JCB 3CX vs John Deere 310 P-Tier: Backhoe Loader Comparison

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