The 310SL HL backhoe from John Deere is designed for loading trucks, placing pipe, digging trenches, moving materials or tearing up asphalt. It meets today’s emission regulations through a Final Tier 4/ EU Stage IV PowerTech Plus diesel engine (110 hp). It has a five-speed PowerShift transmission with speeds up to 25 mph. The heavy-lift model can deliver up to 25 percent more backhoe lift capacity under normal conditions than comparable K-Series models. Using the sealed-switch module, operators can get an additional 10 to 15 percent boost through the Lift Mode feature. It delivers all the advantages of PCLS hydraulics in the 14- to 15-foot digging-depth category, enabling operator efficiency and productivity through improved multifunction control. 800/503-3373; www.johndeere.com
