Landscape Equipment - Backhoes
About Backhoes
Introduction
Backhoes are one of the most commonly used machinery system throughout landscaping today. Backhoes are designed to be used for residential landscaping tasks, commercial landscaping tasks and farm and rural tasks. Some of the tasks which a backhoe is used for are:
- Construction Footings
- Digging holes for decorative trees and shrubs
- Cleaning out field drainage
- Installing Drainage and irrigation systems
- Digging outdoor trenches
- Digging up old concrete driveways, walkways or sidewalks.
A backhoe is operated by a landscape contractor who is trained to use the machinery. The contractor will use a backhoe whenever it may need to be used. If you’re renovating your existing landscaping theme a backhoe will come in handy. By using a backhoe it will help get the renovation job done quicker. A backhoe can also be used to remove old tree stumps by it simply digging into the ground to remove it. The power and force of a backhoe is immense and it is able to cut through the toughest dirt, soil and concrete.
The Important Features of a Backhoe
Comfort, Safety and Productivity of the Operator
The operator of the backhoe is normally a landscaping contractor. They may become uncomfortable in the seat because they are cramped inside which will lesson their productivity. Nowadays backhoes have been designed with 80% more room for user’s feet and legs. This is highly beneficial because it will increase the productivity of the contractor because they are comfortable doing their job. The Valves on the Backhoe are Easily Accessed
The highest quality valves are placed on all backhoes. They are easily accessed by a base which sits near the foot console. This is important because they are in perfect reach for the operator.
Cylinder Protection
All cylinders on a backhoe are protected greatly by relief valves. The relief valves are in place to prevent the cylinder from over heating and causing heat build up throughout the machines engine. All of the machines valves are shielded by cylinder protection.
Secure Footing for the Operator
All backhoes are fitted with a protective vertical plate which ensures the safety of the operator feet. Note: protective footwear should always be worn when operating a backhoe.
Backhoes Fit all Types of Tractors
One of the beauties of a backhoe is that they are able to be fitted to a tractor or bobcat. Typically the backhoe is the digger on a bobcat or tractor. But ideally they can be swapped around to find the idea backhoe for the job at hand.
Digging Power
The backhoe can turn your tractor into a heavy duty excavating machinery which will help you immensely with all operations involving your landscaping. The backhoe is able to dig holes of 7 feet deep whilst it uses its 13 inch 3 tooth buckets which are designed to pick up the dirt it digs. Pump Kits
Pump kits enable a backhoe to work independently off the tractors hydraulics which will minimize fatigue of the machine and give precision and control.
Types of Backhoes
There are many different types of backhoes which are used by landscaping contractors, farms, estate owners, landscape designer and rural property owners. Purchasing the right one will all depend on the digging and power force which will need to be meet. Backhoes come in many different shapes, sizes and digging power. Determining what exactly the achievements need to be will help determine the type of backhoe owners will need to get their jobs done. Consult a professional for more advice on purchasing a backhoe.
