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Backhoe / excavator (per hour): custom rates by state
Backhoe, track hoe or excavator with operator. Rates are per hour.
States with data
3
Iowa, Ohio, Missouri
Lowest survey average
$110.00
Missouri (2025)
Highest survey average
$198.33
Missouri (2025)
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2025, 2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Backhoeing |
$129.35/hour | $70.00 – $200.00 | 23 | median $130.00 | PDF p. 4 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Track Hoe - Cleaning Ditches |
$177.35/hour | $80.00 – $330.00 | 17 | median $150.00 | PDF p. 9 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Drainage/tile - Excavator |
$162.71/hour | $35.00 – $350.00 | 24 | median $150.00 | PDF p. 8 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Drainage/tile - Backhoe |
$150.00/hour | $50.00 – $300.00 | 19 | median $140.00 | PDF p. 8 · calculate |
| Missouri 2025 Track hoe/excavator: medium and large |
$198.33/hour | $140.00 – $250.00 | 6 | median $200.00 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
| Missouri 2025 Track hoe/excavator: mini (2–6 tons) |
$110.00/hour | $100.00 – $135.00 | 5 | median $114.00 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
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What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Missouri: Range of responses.
- Ohio: Range is the minimum and maximum reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.
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