Machinery · Backhoe Loaders
One machine, two jobs — loader front, digger back.
Compact backhoe loaders from 600 kg to 3-tonne class. Roadable, versatile, built for utility crews, smallholders and mixed groundworks across the UK.
2,250 kg
RB06
2.25-tonne compact backhoe.
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Built to order · UK delivery
- Operating weight
- 2,250 kg
- Engine
- Diesel (build spec confirmed at order)
- Loader hitch
- Universal quick-attach
4,200 kg
RB18
4.2-tonne utility backhoe.
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- Operating weight
- 4,200 kg
- Max digging depth
- 2,700 mm
- Carrying capacity
- 1,800 kg
6,000 kg
RB25
6-tonne jobsite workhorse.
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Built to order · UK delivery
- Operating weight
- 6,000 kg
- Front bucket capacity
- 1.3 m³
- Loader lift height
- 2,500 mm
8,000 kg
RB29
8-tonne Cummins-powered backhoe.
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- Operating weight
- 8,000 kg
- Engine
- Cummins 4BTA3.9-C125, 93 kW (125 hp)
- Max digging depth
- 4,100 mm
8,000 kg
RB30
8-tonne heavy utility backhoe.
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Built to order · UK delivery
- Operating weight
- 8,000 kg
- Engine
- Yuchai YCD4J22T-125
- Max digging depth
- 4,000 mm
Choosing a machine
Is a backhoe the right machine?
A backhoe wins when the job is split between digging and loading, and the site can't justify sending two machines.
Choose a backhoe when…
One-machine sites
Mixed groundworks, utility repairs, farm and smallholding duty. Loader on the front for muck and aggregate, rear excavator for pipe and drain work — one trailer, one operator.
Choose a mini excavator when…
Digging is the main job
You'll dig more than you load, tail-swing matters, or you need a tilt-rotator. A dedicated excavator will out-dig a backhoe of the same tonnage.
Choose a wheel loader when…
Loading is the main job
You load bulk material all day and only occasionally dig. A wheel loader is faster, gentler on surfaces, and cheaper to run per bucket.
FAQs
Questions UK buyers ask.
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When is a backhoe loader a better buy than a mini excavator?+
When the job is genuinely split between digging and loading and the site cannot justify two machines. You get a loader on the front for muck and aggregate and a rear excavator for pipe and drain work, on one trailer with one operator. If you mostly dig, a dedicated excavator out-digs a backhoe of the same weight.
What size backhoe loaders do you supply?+
The compact range runs from the 600 kg class up to the 3-tonne class, aimed at utility crews, smallholdings and mixed groundworks rather than full-size construction duty. Operating weight and dig depth for each model are published on its own page.
Can a compact backhoe be towed between sites?+
The smaller classes are light enough for a braked plant trailer behind a suitable towing vehicle, which is much of their appeal for utility and rural work. Always check the machine's operating weight against your trailer plate and licence entitlement before travelling.
What warranty and parts backup applies?+
Machines come with a 12-month parts warranty, and Ashmoors handles warranty claims, servicing, parts and technical support in the UK for the life of the machine. Send the model and serial number when ordering parts so we confirm the correct fitment.
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