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Making the Most of Your Backhoe Loader
You made the right choice on your new backhoe loader. This power-packed and versatile machine can do it all and we’re here to help you make the most of it. Here, you’ll find safety tips, attachment guides, daily maintenance advice, ways to get connected for help and more. Welcome to your all-inclusive backhoe loader resource library.
Video Resources
415-450 Backhoe Loaders
Videos are published alphabetically
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A Custom Creation
Adjust the control on your backhoe loader so it is customized to your preferences and applications.
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A Smarter Display
Your machine works smarter, not harder, alongside you. Make the most of your interactive display for efficient work.
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Auxiliary Adjustments
Tailor the amount of power you are using to your application by adjusting your auxiliary flow.
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2023-12-18 Backhoe Loader Grease Points
December 18, 2023
Get operator tips and maintenance instructions for greasing your Cat® backhoe loader with molybdenum grease.
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Cat® Backhoe Loader: Cat B8 Hydraulic Hammer
Learn about the Cat B8 Hydraulic Hammer attachment for Cat 415-444 Backhoe Loader models.
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Check Your Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Your next generation backhoe loader uses diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to help reduce emissions and comply with Tier 4 Final regulations. Learn how to check DEF levels in your machine and add more if the reserve is low.
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Chill Out
Easily service the cooling package on your backhoe loader to keep things cool under the hood.
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Clean It Up
Clean up or site prep is easy with Cat® brooms for backhoe loaders. Sweep away dirt and dust on driveways, parking lots, mill yards and much more.
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Clean Power
Take care of what powers your machine. Include fuel system maintenance in your routine to keep your backhoe loader running at peak performance.
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Do More With One Machine
Whether you’re running a hammer or an auger, your backhoe loader can easily adapt to your work tool. Watch how to select the right auxiliary flow for different attachments.
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Drill Down
Easily drill holes in almost any kind of soil with an auger attachment for your backhoe loader.
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2023-12-18 Extendable Stick Maintenance
December 18, 2023
Learn how to adjust your Cat backhoe loader's extendable stick or E-Stick for optimal performance.
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Fully Loaded Performance
Loading functions in your backhoe loader just got smoother with easy kickout system adjustments. Watch how to position your bucket to load with maximum speed and accuracy.
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Get Greasing
Find all of the grease points on your backhoe loader to keep it running smoothly.
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Go With the Flow
Combo lines on your new backhoe loader let you switch between one-way or two-way flow hydraulics, depending on your work tool. Learn how to use this feature on your machine.
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Greasing Tips
Daily greasing helps keep your equipment running smoothly. Check out all the greasing points on your backhoe loader.
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2023-12-18 Hydraulic Flow Switch
December 18, 2023
Learn how to adjust your Cat backhoe loader's hydraulic flow switch and select the right flow direction for your attachment.
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In Total Alignment
Learn how to adjust your loader arm kickout to keep your bucket in proper alignment.
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Introducing the SAHR parking break
Learn how to use the new SAHR parking break on your backhoe loader and keep your crew safe.
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It's Hammer Time
Available in silenced and non-silenced options, the B6 hammer is the perfect companion to your new backhoe loader.
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Jump On It
Your backhoe loader features remote jump start lugs, so it's easy to get your backhoe loader back up and running.
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Just Flip It
Move from dirt to pavement with a flip of a pad. Learn how to switch the flip over pad on your backhoe loader to suit your application.
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Keep It Clean
Learn how to safely clean out the coolers on your new backhoe loader for better performance and efficiency.
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Let's Roll
Designed with a tapered roller bearing and backfill plate, Cat® Compaction Wheels make it easy to backfill trenches with your backhoe loader.
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Machine Managed
Your guide to using the gauge cluster on your new backhoe loader.
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Maintenance Check
Here are the daily maintenance steps you need to perform before operating your new Cat® Backhoe Loader.
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Maintenance Check
Here are the daily maintenance steps you need to perform before operating your new Cat® backhoe loader.
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Maintenance Check
Daily inspections and maintenance will help keep your new backhoe loader running at peak performance. Watch this video for inspection points and other maintenance tips.
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Make the Switch
Easily move from one-way hydraulic flow to two-way hydraulic flow.
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Perfectly Packed
Soil, sand gravel or asphalt, the Cat® vibratory plate compactor brings superior compaction force to your job site.
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Safe Maintenance
Performing machine maintenance has never been safer with easy access to your battery box, isolator switch and DEF purge light.
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Service Made Easy
Locate the battery disconnect switch on your new backhoe loader for quick service and battery replacement.
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Smooth Move
Keep your machine running as smooth as your operation and give your pins and bearing joints the daily greasing maintenance they need. Finding the essential grease points has never been easier.
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Stay Cool While You Operate
Operation just got cooler with your backhoe loader’s easily accessible cooling package. Conduct quick inspections to maintain peak cooling performance and get the job done right.
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Stick to Accuracy
The E-stick offers greater control with less effort on the jobsite. Adjust your backhoe loader’s E-stick to operate more accurately.
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Switch It Up
Easily move from one attachment to the next with a Hydraulic Dual-Lock Coupler.
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What Does A Thumb Attachment Do?
Cat® thumbs work with the bucket on your backhoe loader to grab, pick and place, so you can sort materials faster. See how this attachment works here.
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Work Safer
Stay safe when operating your new equipment. Here are the safety features you need to know.
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Work Safer
Stay safe when operating your new equipment. Here are the safety features you need to know.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Cat® Backhoe Loader. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You're Ready to Work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Cat® Backhoe Loader. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You're ready to work. We Are Too.
We're proud to have you as a customer. Thank you for your purchase of a Cat® backhoe loader. Our team is looking forward to supporting your business.
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You've Got Options
Check out our other coupler options, including a Dual Lock™ manual coupler.
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Maintenance Support
Looking for tips, guidance and tools to maintain your equipment? Look no further. We’ve got what you need to keep your equipment running strong.
Digital Solutions
Cat digital solutions give you access to all the data you need to keep your equipment on the job site.
Financial Resources
Spend less time behind the scenes and more time on site when you get your numbers right. Our financial resources are here to help you run business, so you can get back to doing the work.
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