Portable Backhoe

With just the turn of the wheel lockout hubs, the TenderFoot 620 Portable Backhoe can be changed from towing at highway speed to driving and digging mode. The machine consists of boom pivot, boom arm (9- or 12-foot reach), dipper arm, buckets (8-inch for trenching, 12-inch for digging), hydraulic components, and Kohler engine. Special features of the 420 are its zero-turn capability, independent hydraulic-cylinder-controlled outriggers, plus optional post-hole digger and thumb kit attachment for heavy lifting. The backhoe is also available in a 3-point hitch model for attaching to a tractor.

Cost: $5,000 (Contact supplier for current pricing)

Impairment Category: Back, Strength/endurance