A backhoe loader is a piece of heavy construction equipmentwhich actually marries two separate devices: a backhoe and aloader. The core of a backhoe loader is a tractor base. The tractorhas wide, rugged wheels and a strong engine, allowing it to muscleits way over a variety of terrain. The tractor also has a cab orcovered area for the operator, allowing him or her to work throughinclement weather. Inside the cab, two separate sets of controlsare used to manipulate the elements of the backhoe loader.The backhoe portion of the equipment is actually located on therear end. A backhoe is a type of excavator at the end of a longarm. When the operator manipulates the controls, the backhoe can beused to dig high volumes of material very quickly. Other tools canbe attached to this flexible arm, suc