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Backhoe Loader Handbook : Advanced Techniques for Operators

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Reinar Christian does a good job overall in dealing with subject material few authors have attempted. The book is for experienced backhoe operators, as the techniques described are advanced. The photo's are dark and lack detail in many cases, and some of the subject matter is glossed over. The author makes too many assumptions about the skill level, and overall understanding of his readers. Is the book worthwhile, absolutely. Does it need a new addition, also a resounding yes. The new additon should start with the basics, and continue with intermediate and advanced techniques, complete with clear, detailed photography. As for me, it is part of my permenant library.

It took me quite a while to find such a comprehensive and knowledgeable resource for backhoe operation. Although I consider myself an experienced operator, I learned quite a few things I had not known before, particularly about maintenance and safety. And, I learned that our company has a particular maintenance policy that is just plain WRONG. I highly recommend the book to both experienced and new operators.

This book doesn't just assume too much knowledege by the reader, it's just not great technical writting. Way too terse. If you don't need a long concise explanation, why do you need this book at all? If nothing else I was willing to pay the money to learn how to dig up a tree root, but that's not covered. Would I buy this book again? Yes. It's the only one out there. I've got landscaping to do, but some of the road and site prep techniques were useful. A backhoe to me is a toy (with a purpose), not an occupation. To be fair the more I read it the clearer things get, I just like knowledge handed to me with less work.