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Case Backhoe

Not having sufficient heavy equipment can create numerous problems for a construction company and probably that is the reason why many construction companies tend to buy the important machines that is a must in case of every project. There are some heavy equipment that is always required at some stage or the other of a project and Backhoe loader beings one amongst them. You need a loader for sure to gather all the dirt, lift it and dump it in a dumping truck. So the question arise what brand should a person go for when he has plenty of options available and it becomes difficult for him to take a rational decision.

Well, we will be speaking about the specification of CASE Backhoe loader as we find that one can definitely go for CASE as it economical and well within the budget of a small construction company and apart from that it is termed to be one of the best backhoe producers in the country. As a matter of fact, most of its produces are exported all over the globe thus making it the best choice amongst the users. Moreover, it is also capable of excavating earth. May not be as viable as an excavator but can be a very good alternative in case if you do not have an excavator working on the site.

CASE has recently come up with 580 Super M Loader Backhoe. The total gross and net power of the machine is 95 hp and 90 hp respectively with a displacement of 272 cu in. The power is measured at 2200 rpm, the torque is measured at 1500 rpm and the total number of cylinders available is 4. The operating weight of the machine is 6480 kg. Talking about the fuel capacity, it can accommodate 119 liters of fuel and has the same capacity of hydraulic system fluid. The oil system fluid capacity is 13.6 liters and cooling system fluid capacity is 18 liters. It can turn at a radius of 11 ft in. The operating voltage is 12V with alternator supplied amperage of 90 amps. The total number of forward and reverse gears is 4 and has a maximum forward speed of 25.5 mph and maximum reverse speed of 30.8 mph.

Talking about the significant part of the machine which is the loader, the maximum capacity of the loader is 0.87 yd3 with a bucket width of 82in and bucket breakout force of 9164lb. The lift capacity at full height is 6182 lb and the maximum clearance at dump height is 8.8 ft in. it is fitted with hydraulic pump which is gear-type and has a flow capacity of 28.5 gallon per minute. The relief valve pressure is 3050 psi.

Talking a bit about the dimension of the machine, the transport length and width of the machine is around 22.8 ft in and 7.2 ft in respectively whereas the height to the top of the cab is 8.8 ft in. The features given in this CASE backhoe is something that one can find in any other backhoe. However, the price is something that actually matters a lot here. It is much lower that the machines manufactures by its competitors and therefore becomes the most preferred machine.

Case sees the year 2015 as the year of development

The year 2014 has not been a great year for many heavy equipment manufacturer and many have struggled hard to keep their business at bay. It is not that they see a possibility of shutting their business altogether, but they definitely see a hard time ahead. Few equipment manufacturing companies feel that the forthcoming year will bring joy and prosperity to their business. However, others do not support this view point. Some are also of the opinion to wrap up their businesses from the country they do not see much happening in the future and may focus in only those countries where they anticipate good business. This is the case with almost all the big companies. However, there are also some companies who keep a different perspective. They believe that it will make more sense to simply wait and watch how the overall market performs. Especially, for companies who are located in developing countries are more willing to sit tight and monitor the happenings. It is only after intensely pondering the situation that they might come to some conclusion. They just simply do not want to pull the trigger and later remorse on what they did.

Companies like Case sees this moment as a great opportunity. They feel that the year 2015 is the year of development for them and they have chalked out plans which suggest that they are determined to achieve growth consistently for the entire year. Having said that, they also assume that the forthcoming year will also be a year of immense challenges and it will not be easy for anyone to do business. They feel the reason for poor sales is because of falling demand. It does not have to do much with producing innovative machineries but has to do more with the fall of demand in the overall market.

Case has come with a not so unique way but definitely effective. They do not want any of their employees to do overtime and they feel that working for extra hours is not required in a market condition where the demand is low. For the time being, they do not intend to lay off any of their employees but are giving strong indication that they are certainly not hiring any additional labor force.  They are also working on the plan to reduce higher weekend salaries for its workers and will also significantly reduce their dependence on outsourced sections that will help them a long way to keep the cost in tack.

In order to protect the segment margins, the company has already started to act on its cost structure by bringing it in line with its inventory positions. As far as the agricultural equipment are concerned, it is estimated that they will see a fall in its sale volume for the entire year. Farmers who require machine with higher horsepower will shy away from buying due to weak crop prices. Nevertheless, they also feel that the situation may turn good at the end of 2015 and they will pick it from there.

Loader Backhoe – How Useful Are They in the Construction Industry

A number of heavy equipments have proved their utility in the construction business but there are certain equipments which are of utter importance and without which it is unimaginable to work in this industry. Out of those few, we would be discussing about Loader Backhoe, also known as a digger or simply “Backhoe”. Let us first understand what exactly it is. A Loader Backhoe is ideally a heavy equipment that has a tractor with a built-in bucket in the front and a backhoe at the rear. The backhoe loaders are not very big in size which is why they are quite versatile on the fields and is often seen as one of the best equipment in small sized construction projects. However, that doesn’t lessen its importance in bigger projects and may carry equal weight as far as the performance is concerned.
The Backhoe Loader was invented by Joseph Cyrill Bamford in the UK in 1953. During those days, heavy equipments were not multi-functional and one type of machine was made to do just one work. Somehow the idea of multi-tasking stuck Joseph’s mind and he removed the tractor from his barn and tried to install a shovel in the front and a backhoe in the rear of his tractor. He found this idea to be very interesting and thought that people who are into agriculture will find this very helpful. This is how after giving some final touches to his craft, he started to manufacture more and more of these machines. Though few external appliances are added on the tractor, still the equipment is not called a tractor but a loader backhoe as it gives altogether a different look to the machine. This equipment is popularly known as “JCB” in the UK. However, back in US, they call it as “Backhoes”.
Backhoe Loaders are of multiple usages but is primarily used to clear snow off the road or to move earth by using the shovel and digging it deep in the earth, take off the mud, fill it in the bucket and dump it in the truck. They are also used for other works such as constructing or demolishing small houses, transportation of materials which are not too huge and heavy in proportion to the machine, excavating earth, paving roads and so on. The attachments built in the machines can be easily replaced if they get faulty. For instance, the bucket can be replaced by grapple or a stump grinder. These attachments are much more powerful that the bucket and may prove to be highly effective in getting the work done.
Some of the buckets are built like a clamshell which helps it to unload the mud quickly. These attachments are the result of those innovative engineers who actually knew the importance of this machine and believed that a bit of innovation will turn out to be very helpful to the consumers.
Just to name a few companies that produce Loader Backhoe are Caterpillar, John Deere, J. C. B. , Hitachi, Volvo etc. This is probably the machine which every construction company irrespective of how big or small their businesses are would like to have with them.

Repairing a Heavy Equipment – Who can Do It Better than a Technician

Repairing a Heavy Equipment – Who can Do It Better than a Technician

Heavy equipments are quite expensive and you got to make sure that you take proper care of it. They are produced by taking into consideration the strength it may require to carry huge pile of debris and tons of loads from one place to other. However, at times the machine breaks down and then you need an expert to get that fixed. Not anyone can open the machine and look what has gone wrong. People who have been operating the machine for years do not take the risk of opening up the machine in case of a breakdown. They on the other hand would prefer to wait for a technician to come and get it repaired. The technicians are the one who knows the in and out of the machine and has the ability to repair the machine by replacing the faulty stuff or making some changes in the affected area of the machine.

We would now be discussing what makes a person an able technician and where one can learn lessons to repair heavy equipment.

Establishments imparting education on heavy equipments:  There are plenty of institutes all across United States who educates students on heavy equipments and make them competent technicians. They are trained on different sort of machines which includes heavy cranes, excavators, bulldozers and so on. The training is divided into 2 segments. First is the classroom session and the other is hands-on training. In the classroom session, the student is given detailed information on the different parts of the machine and is made familiar with each of its components. This helps him to move on to the next level where he has to deal with the machine (apparently under the guidance of an expert). Once he is through with both the sessions of the training, he is given few assignments where he would be asked to work on his own and submit the report at the end of the assignment. After the submission of the report, the learning of the student is evaluated and then grades are given to him. On the basis of those grades, one can understand how able the technician is in repairing different equipments.

Vocational courses: Though vocation courses can be done by anybody, it is highly recommended that such courses are done by heavy equipment operators who have some knowledge in operating heavy machines. As they have been working with the machines for a long time, it would become far easier for them to understand the intricacies of the machine quickly as compared to a layman having completely no knowledge whatsoever.

Professional Certification:  Students having trained in educational institutes are given certificates after successfully completing their training. The certificate means a lot to them. They had to put in their 100% to score in exams and get good grades. The type of institute from where they have studied also matters a lot when it comes to getting a job. Thus, one has to put in a lot of effort and hard work and learn every technique to repair the machine before getting certified.