UNSPSC 22101509: Backhoes

UNSPSC 22101509 Backhoes (Commodity) covers mini excavators and backhoe loaders that state and local governments procure as part of fleet equipment acquisitions and maintenance programs. Recent solicitations show states and municipalities buying new mini excavators (typically 10,000–20,000 pounds operating weight with 30–40 net horsepower and 11–13 foot digging depth), rubber-tire backhoe loaders (96+ gross horsepower with 13+ foot maximum digging depth), and backhoe attachments for existing equipment. The buying pattern spans both one-time equipment purchases and lease arrangements over multi-year contract terms. Issuing bodies include county boards of supervisors, state departments acting through county agents, municipal utilities, and transit authorities. Recent activity shows Florida counties, Georgia state and local bodies, Kansas turnpike authorities, and Connecticut municipalities all competing under this code in the past four months.

Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for various fleet vehicles and equipment (posted October 8, 2026, due October 30, 2026) requesting a John Deere 310P backhoe loader as one line item in a $900,500 total-value procurement; the State of Georgia's RFP 2026-08-004 through Terrell County (posted August 20, 2026, due September 10, 2026) for a 19,000–20,000 pound mini excavator with attachments; the State of Georgia's 60-month rubber-tire backhoe lease RFP (posted August 20, 2026, due September 10, 2026); and the Kansas Turnpike Authority's RFQ #8329 for one mini excavator with specified makes and models including John Deere 50G, Hitachi ZX50U-5N, Case CX50D, and Kubota U48-5 (posted July 31, 2026, due August 14, 2026). Newer equipment in new condition with factory warranties is standard; all solicitations require delivery to specific locations and compliance with state set-asides where applicable. Pre-bid meetings are common on larger acquisitions, and vendors must hold authorized-dealer certifications for named manufacturers.