{"title":"Mini Skid Steer Backhoes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"compact-mini-backhoe-attachment-for-skid-steers-blue-diamond","title":"Compact Mini Backhoe Attachment for Skid Steers - Blue Diamond","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\ndetails summary .toggle-icon {\n  display: inline-block;\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\ndetails[open] summary .toggle-icon {\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eOverview\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini hydraulic backhoe attachment is built for compact digging, trenching, and light excavation tasks where precision and maneuverability are essential. Designed for smaller machines and confined work areas, it provides an efficient solution for landscaping, utility installation, drainage projects, nursery applications, and general property maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable with 42-inch and 48-inch arm lengths, this attachment gives operators flexibility for different reach and digging needs. Its pivot linkage design improves bucket rotation and breakout force, while grease fittings at every pivot point help support smoother operation and easier long-term maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith simple hydraulic functionality and no electrical connections required, this mini backhoe is easy to operate and practical for everyday use. When paired with available 8-inch, 10-inch, or 12-inch buckets, it becomes a compact yet capable digging attachment for a wide range of jobsite applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 42\" and 48\" arm length configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with 8\", 10\", and 12\" mini backhoe buckets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivot linkage design improves breakout force and bucket rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease fittings on all pivot points for easier servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic operation with no electrical connections required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact design for precise trenching and light excavation work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eBenefits\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves efficiency on trenching, planting, and small excavation jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides stronger digging performance through enhanced linkage geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers flexible setup options with multiple arm and bucket sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces installation complexity with a no-electrical-connection design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports easy maintenance with greaseable pivot locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well in tight spaces where larger digging equipment is impractical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttachment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Hydraulic Backhoe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm Length Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" and 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBucket Sizes Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\", 10\", 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinkage Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePivot Linkage for Increased Rotation and Breakout Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrease Fittings on All Pivot Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic \/ No Electrical Connections Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact Digging, Trenching, and Light Excavation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- VARIANT SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eVariant Specifications\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" Mini Hydraulic Backhoe Only, Requires Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" Mini Hydraulic Backhoe Only, Requires Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130509\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Mini Backhoe Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" Mini Backhoe Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130515\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" Mini Backhoe Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- VARIANT OPTIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eVariant Options\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Choices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArm Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\", 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect the arm length that best matches your reach and digging needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBucket Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\", 10\", 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose the bucket size that fits your trench width and material conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackhoe Only or Bucket Add-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackhoe units require a compatible bucket, which is selected separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- ATTACHMENT COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eAttachment Compatibility\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini backhoe attachment is well suited for trenching, drainage work, planting, light excavation, landscaping tasks, and other compact digging jobs that require control and accuracy in tighter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- MACHINE COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eMachine Compatibility\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with properly matched compact hydraulic machine setups designed to run a mini backhoe attachment. Always verify mount fitment, hydraulic compatibility, bucket selection, and machine operating capacity before purchase and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eFAQs\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this mini backhoe attachment used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for compact trenching, light excavation, planting, and precision digging work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat arm lengths are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model is available with 42-inch and 48-inch arm length options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich bucket sizes are offered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible bucket sizes include 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch mini backhoe buckets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this attachment require electrical connections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it operates hydraulically and does not require electrical connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat advantage does the pivot linkage provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pivot linkage increases bucket rotation and breakout force for improved digging performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DOWNLOADS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eDownloads\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/Hydraulic.Backhoe.Mini.Manual.03.03.2026_1f587e5a-c69e-4c8c-a670-c69cf8a72f31.pdf?v=1773935748\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Compact Mini Backhoe Attachment for Skid Steers - Blue Diamond\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003eMini Backhoe Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEOS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; cursor: pointer; color: #00437a; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eVideos\u003cspan class=\"toggle-icon\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0000ee;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C7eSQE7ms-o?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;rel=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch Mini Backhoe Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- CALL TO ACTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd compact digging performance to your equipment lineup with a mini hydraulic backhoe built for control, simplicity, and dependable results. Contact us today to choose the right arm and bucket combination for your machine and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Diamond","offers":[{"title":"42” Long","offer_id":52829589635369,"sku":"130500","price":1292.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48” Long","offer_id":52829589668137,"sku":"130505","price":1391.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1282\/4105\/files\/mini-skid-steer-backhoe.jpg?v=1773433991"}],"url":"https:\/\/eskidsteer.com\/collections\/backhoe.oembed","provider":"eSkidSteer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}