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The Legendary Backhoe Contractors Swear By: Inside the CASE 580K

Posted: May 04, 2025

Categories: Construction Equipment

Tags: used construction equipment, heavy equipment maintenance, diesel backhoe specs, construction equipment tips, case backhoe review, case 580k, best backhoe for contractors, backhoe loader, backhoe buying guide, affordable backhoes, 580 backhoes

Author: Jeff Mitri

If you’ve been around construction or landscaping long enough, chances are you’ve seen a CASE 580K on a job site. Produced between 1987 and 1994, this backhoe loader...

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Mini Excavator or Backhoe?

Posted: July 06, 2022

Categories: ConEquip 101 - Learning

Tags: mini excavator, construction work, construction tips, backhoe loader

If you are in the market for a mini excavator or a backhoe, you will have many makes and models to choose from. From Komatsu and Caterpillar, to Kobelco and Volvo, there are hundreds of mini excavators with varying specifications and features.

If you are wavering between a mini excavator or a backhoe, here are some aspects to consider.

As with any machine purchase...

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