Professional operator Frank Bogden tests the capabilities of Yanmar's new compact backhoe-loader and tells us what he thinks. Yanmar, a company that soon will celebrate 100 years in business, is betting that the compact dimensions, versatility and performance of its new CBL40 will appeal to buyers who find full-size backhoe-loaders frequently too big for the job, or who are looking for a bit more application flexibility than even big skid-steers or compact wheel loaders can provide. The CBL40 is, at heart, a sturdy backhoe-loader. But with a universal coupler up front, and with a backhoe that can be removed to allow using attachments with the machine's optional three-point hitch or PTO shaft, the CBL40's potential is significantly expanded.
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