What is a backhoe loader?

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Backhoe loaders have a very unique appearance -- they have components sticking out every which way. It's obvious what a dump truck does just by looking at it; but what are the different appendages of a backhoe used for?

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The range of performance of the .... is from 50 to 90 kW for an operating weight between 7.0 and 12.0 t. The loader on the front can take up between 0.8 and 1.5 m³, the backhoe up to 0.5 m³. The lifting height varies from 2.70 to 2.80 m. The boom has a range of up to 6.5 m.

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