Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment

Buying a dedicated excavator for occasional digging jobs is expensive, but a skid-steer backhoe attachment offers a cost-effective alternative. This attachment turns your skid steer loader into a powerful digging machine, allowing you to excavate trenches and footings without leaving the cab. It is a vital tool in our Skid Steer Attachments lineup for increasing machine versatility.

Built with a robust backhoe arm and heavy-duty cylinder components, this attachment provides significant digging depth, often up to 7 or 8 feet deep. The swing-arm design allows precise soil placement, while the bucket linkage delivers maximum breakout force. Whether you are digging footings or clearing drainage ditches, the hydraulic control gives you the precision of a mini-ex. For smaller tasks, check out our Mini Skid Steer Backhoes.

This backhoe attachment enables landscapers and utility contractors to tackle excavation projects in tight spaces where larger machines cannot fit. With options for a mechanical thumb, you can also handle demolition debris and logs. Pair this well-built tool with our Skid Steer Buckets to efficiently manage spoil piles.

What Sets our Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment Apart

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Our skid steer backhoes feature hardened steel pins and greasable pivot points to withstand the stresses of trenching in rocky soil.

• Powerful Hydraulics: The hydraulic system is optimized for standard-flow skid steers, utilizing high-psi cylinders to deliver maximum digging power at the bucket teeth.

• Versatile Mounting: Designed with a universal quick-attach plate, this backhoe attachment for skid steers fits most modern loaders and compact track loaders.

• Thumb Compatibility: Many models come ready for a mechanical thumb, transforming the backhoe into a grapple for clearing brush and stump removal.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment

• Digging Depth: Determine if you need to dig 6, 7, or 8 feet deep. A deeper digging depth increases the utility of the attachment for sewer and water lines.

• Bucket Sizes: Check the available bucket sizes (e.g., 12", 18", 24") to ensure you can trench the correct width for your drainage ditches or footings.

• Stabilizer Style: Look for vertical or fold-down stabilizer legs that provide a solid base, preventing the skid steer from rocking during excavation.

• Hydraulic Flow: Verify your skid steer’s hydraulic flow (GPM) matches the backhoe attachment requirements to ensure smooth swing-arm operation.

• Thumb Option: If you plan to demolish or move rocks, a thumb is a crucial addition that significantly increases the unit's versatility.

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