The backhoe/excavator loader is an important type of construction machinery and is particulary useful in light construction work.
Between 1965 and 1997, the company produced all-round excavator loaders in different versions.
Since 2001 Volvo has developed a new backhoe loader series. The new Volvo backhoe loader was shown for the first time in March 2002.
In 2011 the new B-series backhoe loaders were launched.