Is the backhoe loader a thing of the past?

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AusDave

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think @AusDave might argue with you on that one :rolleyes: BHL, tele and 360 all rolled into one :) ... I really like their concept
Yes, I would certainly argue with that 🤨 The only downside with the Haulotte Multijob is that it's a big machine, which makes it hard to fit on a lot of the sites I see on this forum. Of course when you want a large powerful yet manoeuvrable loader and equivalent to a 9-10 tonne excavator on a decent site it's the ducks nuts.
There is no comparison to a standard backhoe. The 360 degree excavator means you can load your own front bucket, no dumper required. A telescopic loader gives you good height but still a relatively compact size overall and can lift 4 tonnes. 4 wheel steering enables a tight turning circle and it's road registerable so I often drive it to sites 15-20 kms away.
It's a pleasure to operate with good visibility And nearly every job I do uses both ends in almost equal amounts. I think its biggest problem was that it was different and like the Mecalac was seen as a niche product rather than an incredibly versatile machine. I've fitted mine with a variety of buckets and a rotating hydraulic grab which makes it extremely productive.
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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Yes, I would certainly argue with that 🤨 The only downside with the Haulotte Multijob is that it's a big machine, which makes it hard to fit on a lot of the sites I see on this forum. Of course when you want a large powerful yet manoeuvrable loader and equivalent to a 9-10 tonne excavator on a decent site it's the ducks nuts.
There is no comparison to a standard backhoe. The 360 degree excavator means you can load your own front bucket, no dumper required. A telescopic loader gives you good height but still a relatively compact size overall and can lift 4 tonnes. 4 wheel steering enables a tight turning circle and it's road registerable so I often drive it to sites 15-20 kms away.
It's a pleasure to operate with good visibility And nearly every job I do uses both ends in almost equal amounts. I think its biggest problem was that it was different and like the Mecalac was seen as a niche product rather than an incredibly versatile machine. I've fitted mine with a variety of buckets and a rotating hydraulic grab which makes it extremely productive.
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thought just struck me Dave ... can you drive that with the rear actor parked in the front bucket, making it RHD ?
 
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AusDave

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thought just struck me Dave ... can you drive that with the rear actor parked in the front bucket, making it RHD ?
When you put the rear actor in the front bucket you can go in Drive mode where the cab is the front and the buckets at the rear. It does make it LH Drive but that's not really a problem. You can still drive it with the buckets at the front in this mode but it's steering with buttons on the joystick instead of the steering wheel and speed is limited to low range with thumbwheel speed control and fixed hand throttle instead of the accelerator pedal.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
One for sale near me.if I had a yard to park it in I’d be on my way to have a look!

grey cab painted black :rolleyes:.... I'll bet it wants / " needs a lot of weld " :(... 5 gallon re-furb ... 2WD with 4x4 fronts on it ... should've had mine Matt, at least it was an 'honest' specimen still in its working clothes and a year or so younger ('87)
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doobin

doobin

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Yup, that's a prime example of a five gallon refurb.

HTF do you manage to overspray the front bucket??
 
Lancs Lad

Lancs Lad

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Whilst were on the topic...
What level of pain would this inflict?
Mates toying with it ..not sure I've the same level of enthusiasm 😏
 
JD450A

JD450A

Feral as Fk 🐾
Whilst were on the topic...
What level of pain would this inflict?
Mates toying with it ..not sure I've the same level of enthusiasm 😏
I cut one up last week.... should tell you everything.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Whilst were on the topic...
What level of pain would this inflict?
Mates toying with it ..not sure I've the same level of enthusiasm 😏
seen worse ... cab's the usual ****ed mess .. rest looks solid .... forks are ..er .. interesting!! worth more in a ro ro ... could be a gem :LOL:
 
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charlie2

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grey cab painted black :rolleyes:.... I'll bet it wants / " needs a lot of weld " :(... 5 gallon re-furb ... 2WD with 4x4 fronts on it ... should've had mine Matt, at least it was an 'honest' specimen still in its working clothes and a year or so younger ('87)View attachment 34672View attachment 34671
thats a black cab for sure glass doors with no frames grey cabs had door frames and the chassis rails tapered in at the front giving better turning circle, i found the grey cabs had much smoother hydraulics and a lot lighter controls.
 
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