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The backhoe loader is probably the most flexible of all machinery suited for civil and utility work; people have tried to use them anywhere on the site, and they can be made to perform all sorts of work in a small area. The front loader, equipped with either bucket or pallet forks, also performs backfilling and light grading and can make many material-handling moves. Compared to a four-item bucket chain, the backhoe arm is somewhat bulky, and located at the rear of the machine, digging to 10 feet (3 m) or 16 feet (5 m) depth.
The backhoe loader machine permits the user to dig trenches for such things as utility lines, footings, and drainage. Backhoe loaders are built on all-wheel-drive chassis and are equipped with oscillating rear axles or stabilizer outriggers to provide operator safety and comfort when deep digging and/or lifting on unsteady ground. Some of the newest backhoe loaders are equipped with load-sensing hydraulics, cabs designed ergonomically to produce low noise and vibration readings, and pilot controls that prevent operator fatigue during long hours of work.
