Using backhoes and excavators on sites to lift and place heavy construction materials saves time and money, but doing the job safely demands special care. “A variety of concerns come into play,” says ...

Excavators and backhoe-loaders spend the vast majority of their time digging and loading dirt or powering attachments. But they can also be periodically called upon to lift and place pipe, trench ...

Editor's note: This article has been updated with the assistance of Sejong Ko, product manager—large excavators, Volvo Construction Equipment. If you would, step into the cab of our imaginary ...