Maximizing productivity and efficiency is the key to the eight models in John Deere’s K Series of backhoe loaders, which also features a pair of tractor loaders. The backhoes function via the Total Machine Control (TMC) system, with a redesigned joystick for smoother operation and more precise trench work. The five-speed transmission — connected to the certified IT4/Stage III B John Deere PowerTech engine — shifts from one stage to another effortlessly with the optional AutoShift feature.