Backhoe Loaders

Backhoe Loaders are basically any tractor used for digging deep holes using a digging bucket on the end of a hydraulic arm. A backhoe loader is composed of three parts: a tractor, a loader and a backhoe. The backhoe itself is mounted on the back of a tractor \ while the loader is attached to the front of the tractor. Each piece of equipment is suited to a particular sort of work and the operator will invariably used all three components to get the job done. With the loader, you can use it like a big scoop to pick up and carry large amounts of loose material, or use it to push things around and just smooth things over. As the main tool of the backhoe loader, the backhoe is used to dig up hard, compact material, i.e., hard frozen ground. It lifts the dirt from the hole and drops it in a pile to the side of the hole. Because of its amazing versatility, the backhoe loader has become one of the most popular excavating tools ever made.

Backhoe Loaders
	Agriculture and Excavating - The 8 HP Northstar Trencherman backhoe is bigger, heavier and stronger than our popular original #4055 backhoe. It features a 8 HP Briggs Industrial Plus engine with low oil shutdown, a 3 GPM hydraulic pump. Has amazing digging power with over 4400 pounds of ripping force at the bucket. Will swing 130° for real maneuverability and dig as deep as 7 feet with an 8 foot reach. Will dump at 3 1/2 feet. The 12" bucket has replaceable teeth and can be used to pull you around the job site.
	Agriculture and Farming - The 40 HP NorTrac Tractor with Front End Loader and Backhoe is equipped with a handy double-stage clutch, LIVE PTO and Category 1 3-point. hitch, making it versatile and easy to use. Features a 4-cylinder, water-cooled four-stroke engine with a maximum 2200 RPM. Sixteen forward and eight reverse speeds. 540/720 PTO speeds. Tractor by itself is 12.5' long with a 12.75" ground clearance. Package includes a front-end loader and multi-purpose backhoe for total versatility. This tractor backhoe loader is perfect for estate owners, the hobby farmers, landscape contractors, golf course superintendents and more.