Equipment Category
Used Backhoes
for Sale
A backhoe loader is a tractor-style machine with a loader bucket on the front and a digging arm (the backhoe) on the rear.
Used backhoes run $11,000–$130,000 across the 21 models below (HeavyDutyYard estimates), from 4 brands.
Browse Backhoes by Brand
John Deere
6 models available
Case
5 models available
Caterpillar
7 models available
Kubota
3 models available
Backhoes by Size Class
Large
Large- Models
- 3
- HP Range
- 130–148 hp
- Weight Range
- 24,324–27,200 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $49,000–$130,000
Compact
Compact- Models
- 14
- HP Range
- 23–99 hp
- Weight Range
- 4,001–18,038 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $11,000–$79,000
Standard
Standard- Models
- 4
- HP Range
- 107–115 hp
- Weight Range
- 17,786–21,848 lbs
- Est. Price Range
- $37,500–$100,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a used backhoe cost?
HeavyDutyYard estimates used backhoes at $11,000–$130,000 across the 21 models we have price data for, depending on brand, model, year, hours and condition. Each model page says whether its range has been checked against recent sales.
What size backhoe do I need?
Backhoes come in Compact, Standard, Large size classes. The right size depends on your application — Compact units work for residential and light commercial work, while Large machines handle heavy commercial and industrial jobs. Browse our size class breakdown above to compare specs and pricing by class.
Which backhoe brands does HeavyDutyYard cover?
We track backhoes from 4 manufacturers including John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, Kubota. Browse by brand above to see models, specs, and pricing.
How many hours is too many on a used backhoe?
Published ownership guides put the working life of a backhoe loader at about 5,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar ownership-period guide: 5,000 hrs production or rock digging, 10,000 utility work, 12,000 light utility; source: Caterpillar). Service records and condition matter as much as the meter.
Can I sell my backhoe to HeavyDutyYard?
Yes. Send the make, model, year, hours and condition and we reply within one business day. We make cash offers on some machines; otherwise we list yours free on the HeavyDutyYard marketplace.
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