Doug Keintz, backhoe operator at A-1 Septic in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, operates the company’s John Deere backhoe on a job site. Regular maintenance should be performed on the backhoe to keep all the components working correctly.
As a workhorse staple at most construction sites, backhoe loaders are adaptable machines that are frequently subjected to excessive wear and tear, dust, crud, harsh environments and extreme conditions.
Because of the rigorous demands placed on these dig-and-load machines, they...
