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Beyond the Spec Sheets
Options and features differentiate backhoe-loader performance.
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Pilot controls also allow the operator to switch between excavator and backhoe control patterns. H.M. Environmental counts on this flexibility to maintain its productivity. "We are kind of stuck on excavator controls," says Steve Matthes, H.M.
Environmental. If his operators have to switch to backhoe controls, it slows production. "You are used to doing it one way; now you have to do everything backwards."
Varga at Varko Contracting and Excavating appreciates the ability to change control patterns from the cab with the flip of a switch. But he is trying to teach all of his operators to use the excavator controls so there will be only one pattern used across all of his equipment.
"I have all my backhoe operators accustomed to operating the pilot controls with the excavator control pattern," says Varga.
"That way I can have them jumping back and forth between a backhoe and an excavator. Having everybody able to operate everything is kind of my plan."
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