Excavators

Safer Excavator Maintenance With Enerpac Cube Jack Lifting →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hydraulic industrial tools specialist Enerpac has announced a lifting system for safer excavator maintenance. Based on Enerpac SCJ-Series cube jacks, it enables lifting and holding of the entire cab, boom and arm, allowing the undercarriage to be safely removed. During maintenance of the excavator's swing drive and bearings, the undercarriage unit must be separated from the upper body cab and arm to give access to the swing motor and multiple sets of planetary gears. Click for more...

Volvo CE Expands Range of Straight Boom Demolition Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed principally for demolition duties, the new EC500 Straight Boom excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment gives operators a 30 percent increase in pin height over the standard boom. The 25.5-ft. straight boom fitted to the EC500 also is equipped with heavy-duty features to withstand the beating it may take on job sites. The machine includes a powerful but fuel-efficient engine, a demolition-specific cab, and enhanced safety features like an optional remote control that allows the operator to control it from a safe distance. Click for more...

VIDEO: New Cat 330 Straight Boom Excavator Completes Building, Demolition Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Expanding Caterpillar's demolition excavator line offering, the new purpose-built Cat 330 straight boom excavator is ideal for low-level building demolition applications. Offering a maximum digging depth of 19.1 ft., the new straight boom excavator features a maximum vertical reach of 40.9 ft. (8 ft. higher than a standard Cat 330 excavator) for demolishing three-story buildings. The 330 SB also is matched to a wide range of demolition tools including hammers, multi-processors, demolition grapples, pulverizers and quick couplers. Click for more...

Komatsu Debuts PC490HRD-11 Excavator at Demolition San Antonio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's PC490HRD-11 demolition excavator will make its North American debut at Demolition San Antonio, the National Demolition Association's annual convention and expo, March 6-9, 2024. A highly versatile machine that's easily reconfigurable for changing work demands, the 362 hp (270 kW) PC490HRD-11 is engineered to help customers achieve higher efficiency at the demolition job site. Click for more...

Volvo CE, Mack Trucks Partner With Coastal Waste & Recycling to Bring Electrification to South Florida →

Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks, both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered on- and off-road electric equipment to Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling to help the company achieve its sustainability goals. Coastal Waste & Recycling celebrated the event with representatives of the two OEMs and local officials at its facility in Pompano Beach, Fla. Coastal Waste & Recycling, based in Boca Raton, Fla., is piloting a 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo CE and took delivery of a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle that will operate in residential and certain specialized commercial applications in southern Florida. Click for more...

Skanska Concludes 90-Day Pilot Program of Zero-Emission Volvo EC230 Electric in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, has announced the completion of a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles, at the South Yard of the La Brea station. Skanska's use of the zero-emissions equipment was among the first to pilot the Volvo excavator in North America. The goal of the trial was to test the capability of a battery-powered excavator to perform the necessary construction work, particularly in relation to its diesel-powered counterpart. Click for more...

Liebherr to Exhibit at 2024 ISRI Convention, Expo →

The 2024 ISRI Convention and Expo takes place in Las Vegas from April 15-18, 2024. Liebherr displays multiple machines at its booth, including the LH 40 M Industry material handler, L 550 XPower wheel loader and R 922 powerhand crawler excavator. Liebherr experts also are on-site at booth #B8 to answer any questions and provide assistance with equipment. Liebherr specialized machines are strong, reliable and designed for high performance and maximum efficiency in industrial material handling. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces KX080-5 to Its Excavator Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation's KX080-5 compact excavator replaces the popular KX080-4 with performance, utility and comfort upgrades. The new KX080-5 takes the top spot in Kubota's robust excavator lineup and will be available at authorized Kubota dealerships within the first quarter of 2024. "With the new KX080-5, customers are getting Kubota's biggest and most powerful excavator in our lineup with all of the -5 upgrades included," said Bill Holton, Kubota product manager, construction equipment. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers Offers Attachments to Optimize Vegetation Management →

Diamond Mowers offers solutions for clearing brush, grass and trees, as well as mulching, with a variety of excavator attachments. These attachments are built to perform critical tasks for a variety of land clearing projects. Excavator Brush Cutter Pro X Diamond Mowers' heavy-duty, hydraulically driven 40 in. Excavator Brush Cutter Pro X slices trees and brush up to 4 in. in diameter and is equipped with a spring-loaded retractable shield to deflect debris. Click for more...

How To Choose the Right Excavator for Your Job Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Excavators are essential pieces of machinery on many job sites, offering versatility and power for a wide range of projects. The machine's ability to perform both the smallest and largest of tasks translates to project and cost efficiency. However, with various sizes and features available, selecting the right excavator for your specific needs can be challenging. So, how do you make sure you're choosing the right one for your next job? Excavator sizes vary by brand, with size categories ranging from compact (or mini) all the way to large excavators. Click for more...

Hyundai Hydraulic Excavators Deliver Speed, Power, Control, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hydraulic excavators from HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America are known for fast cycle speeds, impressive hydraulic power, precision control and reliable productivity. The robust upper and lower frame structure can endure external shock and heavy workloads for many thousands of hours, according to the manufacturer. Hyundai HX-A series medium to large crawler excavators bring a combination of power, performance and fuel efficiency to applications ranging from construction, digging trenches or foundations, road work, handling materials, laying pipe, moving earth, demolition or dredging. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-7 Medium, Large Excavators Optimize Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas fills out its ZAXIS-7 line of medium and large excavators with the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7. Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs., these excavators include upgraded features that enhance operator comfort, visibility, fuel efficiency, durability and productivity. "The new ZX-7 generation of mid- to large-sized excavators features an array of new features and benefits to exceed the high standards set by our customers. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC900LC-11 Excavator With Counterweight Removal System Makes Moving This Large Machine Easier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for tough jobs that require high performance, the Komatsu PC900LC-11 excavator is an easy-to-transport, versatile machine. The 842 hp machine is designed for heavy construction, demolition, material handling, deep sewer, water, large mass excavation and mining/quarry. Taking productivity to a new level, the PC900LC -11 offers increased bucket and lifting capacity and higher performance with: Up to a 40 percent increase in productivity 25 percent more arm crowd force 12 percent more swing torque Based on the highly reliable and durable PC800LC-8, the PC900LC-11 offers major design enhancements compared to the earlier model. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators Add Capability, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to add new features to enhance the performance and comfort of ZAXIS-5N compact excavators ranging from 1.10 to 6.61 tons. These compact excavators excel in applications where there is not a lot of space to maneuver. A short tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short tail swing radius with swing boom (USB) makes it easier to work around buildings, walls, guardrails and other structures. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Two New Compact Excavators in Popular Size Class →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing two new compact excavators to North America, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40, with features that provide increased operator comfort, 10 percent more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. These models replace the EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D. "The 3- to 4-ton size makes up more than a quarter of the compact excavator market in North America, and we're excited to refresh our offering in that range," said Darren Ashton, product manager — compact equipment, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Liebherr to Exhibit at NDA's Annual Convention, Expo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at NDA's annual Convention and Expo in March 2024 showcasing the R 930, R 934, and two R 938 crawler excavators. Attendees also will be able to get hands-on with these machines at the Live DEMOlition Event and Operators Challenge sponsored by Liebherr. The 50th anniversary of NDA's annual Convention and Expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas, from March 6 to 9, 2024. Click for more...

Werk-Brau D-Lock Tilt Coupler Enhances Excavator Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau's D-Lock tilt coupler allows an operator to tilt the attachment instead of repositioning the excavator for enhanced productivity and versatility on each job site. A compact narrow body allows better visibility and performance, while the rugged, triple sealed power actuator allows trouble-free operation which is virtually maintenance-free. With up to 120-degrees of tilt, the D-Lock tilt coupler enhances productivity, thus increasing profitability by accomplishing tasks quicker with fewer excavator moves. Click for more...

Yanmar Celebrates 30 Years of Zero Tail Swing ViO Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of the ViO series in 1993, Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept — revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations. The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE ViO range of compact excavators caused a sensation. Unlike other excavators of its kind at the time, at no stage of its rotation did the rear of the cab/superstructure of the ViO extend beyond its tracks. Click for more...

Liebherr Lands in Hawaii →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Earlier this year, Liebherr USA delivered and commissioned an R 9150 excavator in face shovel configuration for new customer, Hawaiian Cement. This excavator is not just the first Liebherr machine for Hawaiian Cement but also the first Liebherr excavator to enter the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. The 165 ton excavator was delivered to Hawaiian Cement's Halawa Valley Quarry in O‘ahu. Halawa Valley Quarry is capable of producing more than one million tons of aggregates and manufactured sand per year, which is then provided to businesses throughout Hawaii as well as to Hawaiian Cement's three concrete plants. Click for more...

Contractors Add Compact Wheeled Excavators for Unique Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Increasingly, contractors across the country are adding compact wheeled excavators to their fleet with a variety of unique applications. Here are two contractors that are realizing incredible benefit from using Mecalac equipment. Kobo Utility Kobo Utility in Cape Cod, Mass., categorizes itself as a heavy electrical contracting company that also does a lot of utility work. Kobo has a broad reach with offices in Massachusetts, Florida and California. Click for more...

Page 1 2 →