Towable Backhoe Setup & Breakdown

The Towable Backhoe (also known as a Tow Hoe or Cricket, and occasionally even referred to as a mini-excavator) is a no-nonsense machine. If you are looking for a piece of equipment that will do a job that a regular trencher can’t but don’t want the cost, hassle or mess that a full size backhoe can often bring this is the unit for you.
Being able to tow the unit as close as you can to where you are working is the easiest way to start however you can, you can walk the unit with the bucket by pushing or pulling the machine with the boom arm and the wheels once it is setup. That is why they are often called “Crickets” because of the way they look when doing this.
This video depicts the quick setup and breakdown of the unit.