HEAVY EQUIPMENT
The Backhoe:
Backhoe loader is an interesting invention
because it is actually three piece of
construction equipment combined into one
unit. A backhoe loader is a tractor, loader and a
backhoe. The core structure of a backhoe
loader is the tractor. It has a powerful
turbocharged diesel engine, rugged tires and a
cab with basic controls.
A turbocharged engine, in simple terms intakes
compressed air to generate more power from
engine. This power is then transferred to the
loader and the backhoe.
The backhoe loader has two stabilizer leg just
behind the rear wheel. These legs are very
crucial to backhoe loader as they transfer a
majority load direct to the ground thus
stabilizing the backhoe loader. Or else the
backhoe loader would keep on bumping and
result in tire burst or fatigue. The stabilizer legs
have two types of shoe: grouser shoe that dips
into mud or sand and rubber plated shoe for
harder surface as pavement.
The most versatile part of backhoe loader is
the backhoe part. It is similar to our hand. The
backhoe too is divided into three parts: the
boom, stick and bucket like our upper arm,
forearm and hands. The backhoe can dig all
sort of holes, especially suited for digging
ditches. The backhoes have Breakout Force
rating. Breakout force describes the maximum
force that the arm can apply on a load. It's
measured by how hard the end of the bucket
can push, but all of the hydraulic rams on the
arm contribute to the total force.
The teeth of backhoe bucket are made from
Austempored Ductile Iron (ADI). Heat treated to
offer maximum resistance to wear and impact.
A cost effective alternative to the standard
forged tooth, strong and lightweight in design