Loaders & Backhoes in Montgomery, TX

It can be, if your dirt work is occasional rather than daily. Our Conroe store handles new and used sales. Whether there's a used loader or backhoe in the yard today is a question for the store. The lot changes week to week, so call ahead or stop by to see what's there. Looking at a used one? Check the bucket's cutting edge for wear. Look for leaks at the cylinders and hose ends. Work the controls and watch for play at the pins. Either way, you're after the same job: scooping, carrying, digging. Come take a look at what's in the yard.

Fit comes down to your tractor's weight class and hydraulic setup, not the brand name on the hood. A loader or backhoe has to match the lift capacity and the hitch or quick-attach system your tractor already has. Whether you run a compact utility tractor or something bigger, fit still comes down to the hitch and hydraulics. Have your tractor's make, model and specs ready when you call or stop by, since fit is specific to your tractor. A backhoe adds more to think about: the digging depth and reach you need, whether that's a trench or a fence line. Call the Conroe store with those details and ask what fits before you buy.

Our parts counter and service department at the Conroe store do. These implements take a beating from dirt, rust and wear on pins and bushings. Parts matter here. The shop works on loaders, backhoes, tractors, implements and mowers, and it works on other brands too. If a pin wears loose or a hose starts leaking, call and ask about getting it on the schedule. The counter orders parts to keep a loader or backhoe running between visits. Have the model and year handy when you reach out.

Grease the pins and bushings on a regular schedule — that's the single biggest thing you can do. Don't skip it. A loader or backhoe moves under load constantly, so pivot points wear fast if they don't get greased regularly. Check hydraulic hoses and fittings for leaks before a big job, not after. Keep the cutting edge or bucket teeth sharp, since a dull edge makes the hydraulics work harder for the same bite. Look at pins and bushings for play each season, and swap worn ones before they chew up the mating surface. How often depends on how hard you run the attachment and what you're digging in. Call the shop and ask about a schedule that fits your setup.

A loader scoops, lifts and carries — think moving dirt, gravel, hay or brush from one spot to another. A backhoe digs, reaching down and pulling material up and back, which is what you need for post holes, footings or a trench for a water line. You might end up running both, since the jobs don't overlap much. If you're mostly moving material around the place, start with a loader. If digging is the bigger job on your ground, a backhoe handles that work directly. Either fits most tractor brands. Come look at what's available and talk through which job you're tackling most at our Conroe store, or call ahead with questions.