Those guidelines need to be signed off by President Obama, Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And even once that is complete, the new law will not officially take effect for another 60 days. Until then, the current ban remains in place.
Typical costs: A backhoe service company that provides a backhoe with an operator can cost $50-$100 an hour, with a nationwide average of about $70-$90 an hour depending on location (a major factor in cost), the size and type of backhoe, and how much time the job takes.
How much is it? 1  A backhoe rental cost may vary depending on the selectable models and their features. 2  Two-wheel drive machines will cost more than four-wheel drive. 3  MachineryTrader.com has a handful of listings that range from $200 to as much as $400 per day. Two-wheel drive machines will cost more than four-wheel drive. 2  MachineryTrader.com has a handful of listings that range from $200 to as much as $400 per day. 3  Backhoes are heavy-duty tools which can be put into use for general purposes.