Description
Upgrade your productivity with our high-performance towable backhoe.
Unleash the power and efficiency of our top-of-the-line towable backhoe, meticulously crafted to optimize productivity. Featuring an impressive 130-degree operating radius and a robust 9.5 HP, four-stroke OHV motor, the MB-300 is the ultimate workhorse.
Durable design:
The sleek gray and black powder coat is amazingly durable. It tops thick hardened steel, making this one of the toughest machines on the market.
Compact and Agile Design:
With a width of 6 feet from outside of wheel, to outside of wheel and a length of 10 feet when the boom is curled in, our backhoe offers exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces. In addition, It is the perfect size for storing in a garage or barn.
Enhanced Mobility:
Equipped with 16-inch off-road wheels capable of reaching speeds of up to 35mph, our backhoe is ideal for towing with a small tractor or ATV. Please note that the wheels are not rated for use on roads or highways.
Here are a few additional exceptional features of our Towable Backhoe:
Digging Depth: 7 feet
Extended Reach: up to 8 feet
Ripping Force: approximately 4,500 pounds
Hydraulic Efficiency: Experience precise control with four double-action hydraulic cylinders
Lifting Capacity: Safely handle loads weighing up to 1,800 pounds
Competitive Pricing:
Our towable backhoe, complete with a standard 9-inch bucket, is attractively priced at $4,199. Enhance your operations with additional buckets available for just $350 each. For added functionality, consider our stationary thumb attachment, available at $285.
Choose from a range of buckets:
14-inch bucket with teeth (rip bucket)
24-inch smooth bucket
20 to 8-inch tapered bucket (has Teeth)
Shipping Note:
When purchasing buckets together with the backhoe, no additional shipping costs apply. However, if you decide to purchase buckets separately, a shipping charge will be added.
Technical Specifications:
Engine: 10 HP, 4-stroke OHV engine
Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
Starter: Recoil starter
Weight: Approximately 1150lbs (excluding fluids)
Boom Swing Angle Range: 130 degrees
Digging Depth: Approximately 7 feet
Reach: Approximately 8 feet
Load Capacity: 420lbs (buckets) Included: 9-inch bucket
Trailer Coupling: Includes 2″ ball and towing mechanism
Transport-friendly: Exchange wheels and support axles for easy transportation
Hydraulic System: 4 double-acting hydraulic cylinders, 2 lever control valve
Packaging Dimensions: 88″ x 39″ x 33″ (L x W x H)
Hydraulic Oil: Requires approximately 1 Q of Napa auto parts R&O 85-105 or Tractor Supply’s universal hydraulic fluid (10W40 or 15W40)
Hydraulic Oil Volume: 4gal (HLP46)
Total Length: 127″
Support Width: 78″
Mainframe Width: 37″
Maximum Height: 77″
Hydraulic Pump: 3.8g/m
Steel Thickness: Ranges from 3 1/16″ to 1/4″
For further assistance or any inquiries, please contact us at (619) 928-8248. We are eager to address your questions about our high-performance towable backhoe and provide guidance!
Shipping Information: Shipping typically takes 10-14 business days for residential addresses and up to 4 weeks for rural areas.
Gary Nations –
Nice pepole to deal with had no problems
Chad –
Let me start by saying I was new to this whole thing. I had never ran a mini excavator before but I needed something to do a bunch of projects around my property (I live on 11 acres).
– it digs great! I was worried that I would simply pull myself along. It doesn’t, it digs!
– it’s easy to operate. It took me ~4 hours to really get the hang of things but after that I was moving the machine with ease and I could easily dig and fill a trailer
– assembly wasn’t as bad as I thought. I did all of the unpacking and assembly by myself. There were very heavy parts but I used a jack and blocks of wood and got it done (make sure you assemble the rams in the correct direction, I was looking at the directions wrong and it cost me 4 hours of head scratching…..my fault)
Arvid –
I bought mine when it was named Yard Pro. I have run a number of digging equipment mostly backhoes and excavators. It has good power, is good in soft wet areas, and will easily dig down 5 feet. I have both the 9” and 24” buckets. I mostly use the 9” because of the teeth on the bucket makes digging in clay soil easier. The 24” is good in sand and for leveling. With some practice you would be amazed how much work this can save you won’t use a shovel much. Just make sure you know their aren’t any utilities underground before you dig!
Michael Guerrera (verified owner) –
Purchased the mb300 . The machine wound up being better than what I expected.
bruce knight –
I have an older mb300 and have used it for many years. If you want easy digging wait till after a big rain. They dig fast that way. Even back hoes have trouble in dry ground. Over all they are pretty good. I added 4 trailer hitch jacks to the frame for more stability when getting ready to dig. The towable part, If your towing very far secure the boom with come alongs for extra safety.
Samuel Capers –
Got one 3 years ago and ordered another last week . friendly people and very satisfied with this backhoe as i dig graves with it .
Marlena Osborne –
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Henry Bruns (verified owner) –
FROM CANADA
This has been one of my best purchases. It is an efficient and well-made machine.
PURCHASE
I live in southern Alberta, Canada. I had Jansen USA ship the purchased backhoe to a Montana shipping warehouse. It was stored there until I drove down with a trailer to pick it up. Three warehouse lads and a dollie helped me lift the large wooden box it comes in into the trailer. At the Canadian customs crossing the officers charged me GST on the purchase price (remember to take your payment receipt with you). Other Canadian provinces will charge PST as well. There was no foreign duty.
ASSEMBLY
I am a mechanical engineer, and did not have a problem assembling the unit.
FUNCTIONALITY
This machine is a workhorse. I bought it to renovate an old road on my property; however, once the backhoe was operational I found all sorts of other jobs for it to do including crudely leveling my back yard for a brick patio, creating a ramp to the front door, and digging out a compost pit. It has also been towed to a friend’s garden to do work there. I bought the unit in March 2020 (just before the border closed) and it has been heavily used during the months the ground wasn’t frozen. It is now November 2021 and I am finishing up the old road. If the backhoe is moving itself forward I sit on the seat to drive it. When doing a stationary job, such as filling wheelbarrows, I often stand beside the seat and operate it from the side. When working in the hot sun, I attached a flexible camp chair umbrella to the backhoe seat for shade. I made wooden shoes for the foot spikes when walking the machine across my asphalt driveway.
PARTS
The machine has been used a lot and I have had to replace a few nuts and an hydraulic hose as they wore out. They were a standard size and easy to find at the local hardware store. Important points to remember are to replace the hydraulic fluid periodically and lubricate moving parts, as suggested in the manual.
SERVICE
Jansen Customer Service is good. There is someone in their office who responds to emails (1-2 days) and is knowledgeable. They carry parts for their machines and will ship the items to you.
CONCLUSION
This little machine has saved me thousands of dollars in landscaping and equipment rental fees. It paid for itself within a couple of months. The jobs take longer because the machine is smaller but you can do it when you want, when the weather is suitable, and when you feel like it. You don’t have to book a contractor.
Henry Bruns (verified owner) –
FROM CANADA
This has been one of my best purchases. It is an efficient and well-made machine.
PURCHASE
I live in southern Alberta, Canada. I had Jansen USA ship the purchased backhoe to a Montana shipping warehouse. It was stored there until I drove down with a trailer to pick it up. Three warehouse lads and a dollie helped me lift the large wooden box it comes in into the trailer. At the Canadian customs crossing the officers charged me GST on the purchase price (remember to take your payment receipt with you). Other Canadian provinces will charge PST as well. There was no foreign duty.
ASSEMBLY
I am a mechanical engineer, and did not have a problem assembling the unit.
FUNCTIONALITY
This machine is a workhorse. I bought it to renovate an old road on my property; however, once the backhoe was operational I found all sorts of other jobs for it to do including crudely leveling my back yard for a brick patio, creating a ramp to the front door, and digging out a compost pit. It has also been towed to a friend’s garden to do work there. I bought the unit in March 2020 (just before the border closed) and it has been heavily used during the months the ground wasn’t frozen. It is now November 2021 and I am finishing up the old road. When working in the hot sun, I attached a flexible camp chair umbrella to the backhoe seat for shade. I made wooden shoes for the foot spikes when walking the machine across my asphalt driveway.
PARTS
The machine has been used a lot and I have had to replace a few nuts and an hydraulic hose as they wore out. They were a standard size and easy to find at the local hardware store. Important points to remember are to replace the hydraulic fluid periodically and lubricate moving parts, as suggested in the manual.
SERVICE
Jansen Customer Service is good. There is someone in their office who responds to emails (1-2 days) and is knowledgeable. They carry parts for their machines and will ship the items to you.
CONCLUSION
This little machine has saved me thousands of dollars in landscaping and equipment rental fees. It paid for itself within a couple of months. The jobs take longer because the machine is smaller but you can do it when you want, when the weather is suitable, and when you feel like it. You don’t have to book a contractor.
mike vanhooser –
i own very rocky ground and there is no way i could excavate or trench without it –
John (verified owner) –
The mb300 has saved me tons of money in rental fees but not in expense , as now I find more to do with it. I’ve built ponds, dug out for a small foundation, and dug trenches for electric and water on my property. Well worth the money and the customer service is great!
Dave –
I’ve had this machine for a year now and I can’t overstate the quality, power, or reliability of this little monster. I’ve seen people write on other forums and reviews that towable backhoes are “good for digging in grass” or “in soft dirt.” Let me tell you – I’ve moved giant boulders with this thing, pulled 4 x 3 x 3 foot boulders out of holes in the ground, dug through rocky soil, etc. It is an absolute monster. After the winter this year the engine started on the first pull, as it always does, every time. Just wear your seatbelt when you use it. The machine is light but its power isn’t. The machine can easily lift its own weight. Not in a dangerous way, but in a way that if whatever you’re trying to move is going to give you a fight, the machine might lift itself a little. So the seatbelt keeps you firmly in the seat. I can’t imagine most people will use it for the obscene workloads I threw at it, but just an FYI. 10 thumb up – exceptional quality machine.
Seve Smith (verified owner) –
Knowledgeable and friendly service ; Lee is the best! I purchased the MB-300 and WOW what a beast! It’s the help I have desperately needed. Thanks Jansen for offering this quality machine!