Who Makes Your Favorite Backhoe?

What's your preferred brand of standard combination machine?

October 10, 2011

Who makes your favorite 14-ft. backhoe loader?

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Those of you keeping track at home will remember that we asked this same question last week. An unfortunate omission from the list of brand answers rendered that poll invalid, however. It's a mistake we hope to rectify this week. Your participation again this week is most appreciated.

Look for the results in this newsletter and at ForConstructionPros.com on Friday.

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