SMALL AND SWIFT

Backhoe loaders have come of age. But how is the market treating them?

- MOLLY R

With increased demand for productivity, next-gen backhoe loaders are being in-tegrated with hydraulic systems in the engine, which provides faster operation-al movement and greater digging with higher power. Transformations in infrastructure frameworks and a burgeoning engineering and construction industry are likely to increase the demand for backhoe loaders during the projected period.

Backhoe loaders are used in various industries such as construction, agriculture, mining, and in other infrastructure activities. Design of backhoe loaders facilitates several construction activities including landscaping, breaking asphalt, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, small demolitions, digging holes, excavation, and paving roads.

Small construction project are expected to increase demand for backhoe loaders due to their efficient use in material handling and digging applications across the world. Initiatives by governments across the world to boost development of infrastructure such as roads, airports, railways, and seaports, are projected to drive the market.

THE NEW WAYS

Backhoe loaders have always had high demand in the construction sector owing to their versatility. It is a multipurpose machine fitted with a loader and a backhoe attachment which makes it suitable for various applications.