Use. Backhoe loaders are very common and can be used for a wide variety of tasks: construction, small demolitions, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, digging holes/excavation, landscaping, breaking asphalt, and paving roads.

What you can do with a backhoe?

Backhoes are great machines for farming because they can be used in so many ways. Hauling hay, tilling soil, carrying material, building fences and digging holes can all be done with a single machine. Space to store machines and the ability to rent many machines just isn't as feasible for farms.

Is backhoe better than excavator?

Size. The main difference between the two machines is size — excavators are larger and heavier, while backhoes are slightly smaller. The excavator is typically a better fit for demolition projects, mining, driving piles, drilling shafts for rock blasting, and overall large-scale industrial projects.