Panosteitis is a common condition in several large breed dogs. It typically occurs between 6 and 18 months of age, and more often in males than females. Symptoms can last from two to five months, but can actually go on for as long as 18 months in certain breeds.
OPERATING COSTS. Wages: The biggest operating cost for a backhoe, or any piece of construction equipment, is what you pay the operator. Wages vary from about $13 to $40 an hour depending on the region. The average operator will pull down about $20 an hour for pay and $11 an hour for benefits, Kurth says.
While on the high end, you could rent a 76,000 pound machine. A 45,000 pound machine might run $2,000 to $2,500. Monthly rates start at about $3,000 and run as high as $15,000 or more. A mid-sized, 45,000 pound excavator would probably rent for $6,000 to $7,000 per month.