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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