Backhoes sell quickly because contractors and fleets keep them working; older models remain valuable for their durability and lower cost.
Backhoe buckets have become specialized attachments - trenching, grading, rock and compacting tools - that let one machine replace multiple pieces of equipment and work in tougher conditions, shifting priorities toward skilled operators and proper tooling.
The backhoe loader pairs a rear excavator arm with a front loader bucket, offering versatile, road-mobile capability for excavation and material handling. Modern machines add quick-coupler attachments, emissions-compliant engines, telematics, and improved operator ergonomics, making them a cost-effective choice for many contractors.
Kubota backhoes - available as backhoe loaders, compact excavators, and tractor attachments - stay relevant through modular attachments, compact footprints, and serviceable designs that let crews handle trenching, demolition, earthmoving, and landscaping with fewer machines.
Renting a mini or compact excavator is often more practical than buying for homeowners and small contractors. Rentals save on storage, maintenance, and upfront costs, offer flexible terms and attachments, and now include low-emission and electric options.
Caterpillar excavators and backhoes stay central to construction by combining modular attachments, digital tools, and robust design to handle digging, loading, demolition, and more.