Backhoes are best known for digging, but their loader buckets, hydraulic power, and attachment options make them useful for more jobs than many expect.

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 ...

A backhoe loader can make short work of any larger-scale earthmoving project, but renting one from a major retailer like Home Depot can quickly add up.