HOW TO CHOOSE A BACKHOE LOADER?

The choice of backhoe loader should be made taking into account certain parameters of the equipment, and the operating conditions in which the machine will be used. The key characteristics of the selection are as follows:

· Power plant capacity;

· Full or partial drive;

· Presence or absence of a crab run;

· Availability of attachments (bucket, telescopic boom, hydraulic hammer);

· Cab type;

· All wheels are equal;

· Load capacity;

· Operating weight of the backhoe loader.

Tasks and classifications of backhoe loaders

An important criterion for choosing this specialized technique is its variety. Depending on the range of tasks that will be assigned to the machine, choose certain types of backhoe loaders.

Attention! Backhoe loaders are used for construction, road construction, and agricultural work. One of the main tasks of a backhoe loader is to perform earthmoving operations, excavate and load the soil, transport it, and remove the soil from the construction site. The backhoe loader is versatile in use, most models have a compact form factor, which allows you to use the machine in a small area.

According to the load capacity indicators, the following types of machines are divided:

· Light: up to 2 tons;

· Medium: 2 to 4 tons;

· Heavy: from 4 to 10 tons;

· Super heavy: from 10 tons.

In addition, backhoe loaders differ in the type of load-bearing chassis:

· Tracked vehicles;

· Wheeled vehicles.

The equipment is also classified according to the types and sizes of the frame used:

· Mini excavators;

· Machines with articulated frames;

· Cars with rigid frames.

Separate models by loading and unloading side:

· With front loading;

· Side loading;

· Rear loading.

Backhoe loaders are also divided by the number of buckets:

· Odnokovshovye;

· Multi-bucket houses.

Attention! These characteristics of road construction equipment should be taken into account when choosing a backhoe loader model that can perform certain volumes and types of work.

Design and operating mode

Backhoe loaders are a self-propelled type of equipment on tracked or wheeled chassis. Usually, the front part of the frame is equipped with a hinged lifting mechanism with a bucket of various sizes. In addition, models with a return bucket placed on the rear frame of the machine are available. Modern models of backhoe loaders are equipped with servos, which not only speeds up the process of their work, but also simplifies the management of mechanisms.

The backhoe loader can operate in two modes::

· Mode of earthmoving operations, including digging, loosening, and dredging;

· Loading, unloading, or transporting soil, building materials, or garbage.

Attention! Backhoe loaders are also available, with the ability to change various types of attachments. This increases the functionality, efficiency of the machine, and speed of various types of work. Replaceable attachments make the machine more versatile.

Areas of use of backhoe loaders, model selection criteria

Backhoe loaders are characterized by their compactness, versatility, maneuverability, and productivity, which makes it possible to use this equipment in the following areas of construction and repair work. Backhoe loaders are used:

· When repairing roads and heating mains;

· When clearing various sites;

· When carrying out landscape works, landscaping of household plots and adjacent territories;

· On land plots that have a limited area and narrow access roads.

When choosing a backhoe loader, knowing the basic functionality, technical parameters and characteristics of the equipment helps you make the right choice and purchase a backhoe loader to solve certain tasks.

Modern models of backhoe loaders are optimal for high-quality and fast solution of the following tasks::

· Excerpt of trenches and ditches;

· Arrangement of ramparts, slopes, embankments;

· Construction of dams, dams, and other barriers;

· Implementation of territory planning, taking into account the terrain, formation of a perfectly flat surface;

· Landscape design works;

· Quarry operations, mining operations;

· Loading and unloading of various cargoes, bulk building materials, etc.

When choosing a backhoe loader, it is important to pay attention to the country of origin of the equipment and the brand. So, domestic models can only boast of a low price and good maintainability. However, the driver's comfort, quality and operational capabilities of such vehicles remain at a consistently low level. Of course, you can buy models of European production – however, they have a high cost, and are often not adapted to work in the harsh domestic climate. The best option that corresponds to the price/quality ratio is Chinese backhoe loaders. The equipment from China is functional, comfortable, reliable and productive, and at the same time it is adapted to work in harsh Russian conditions, maintainable and cheap.

In conclusion, it should be said that the choice of backhoe loader should be approached responsibly. It is necessary to determine the tasks that will be performed by the equipment, and based on the range of work performed, choose models with the appropriate engine power, chassis, cab type, and availability of additional attachments. An important factor of choice: the cost of purchasing and maintaining the machine, reliability and maintainability. High-quality performance of work is possible while ensuring proper comfort of the backhoe loader driver. The best option is to buy Chinese models of backhoe loaders: they are inexpensive, easy to maintain, modern and reliable. They also differ in their adaptability to harsh climatic conditions and comfort for the driver.