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.
1 The cost may range from $30 to $80 for an hour. 2  An attachment such as a hydraulic hammer can cost an additional $150 to $250 per day. 3  Whatever the project is, you will most likely need a building permit from your city. 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.