Self-powered excavation equipment that digs by pulling a boom-mounted bucket toward itself, and used to dig basements and footings, and to install drainage and sewer systems.

a piece of excavating equipment or digger consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm. They are typically mounted on the back of a tractor or front loader, the later formin [..]

by 1928, from back (n. or adj.) + hoe (n.).

large piece of construction equipment consisting of a digging bucket on a maneuverable arm.

Self powered excavation equipment that digs by pulling a boom mounted bucket towards itself. It is used to dig basements and/or footings and to install drainage or sewer systems.

(n) an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth

Wheeled vehicle equipped with arm and bucket for moving earth.

An excavating machine whose bucket is securely attached to a hinged boom and is drawn toward the machine during excavation.