Excavators

The Contractor's Guide to Bucket ROI →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To those outside the heavy equipment industry, it might seem like all excavator and wheel loader buckets are basically the same. But those who own and operate this type of equipment and care about the bottom line know that a bucket is the business end of the machine. Choosing the wrong bucket not only slows down your work but it increases fuel consumption, accelerates machine wear and diminishes the long-term return on investment (ROI) of the entire machine. Click for more...

KOBELCO Introduces the SK1300DLC-11 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO announced the SK1300DLC-11 demolition excavator. The SK1300DLC-11 features a 512 hp Isuzu Tier IV Final engine, a wide range of boom and arm combinations and is purpose built for building demolition. With variable front configurations, this machine has a maximum reach of 130 ft. The machine's mass operating weight is 302,000 lbs. but can be disassembled for easy transport. The minimum transport weight of the base machine without the counterweight is 134,000 lbs. Click for more...

Stone Equipment Presents Custom KOBELCO Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To meet the demanding production requirements of a large-scale site development project in eastern Alabama, AGX Siteworx of Opelika, Ala., has added a new KOBELCO SK520LC-11 excavator to its fleet. The machine was purchased from Stone Equipment Company. The custom machine was presented to AGX at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev., last month. The 55-metric-ton production-class excavator is powered by a 463-hp Tier IV Final Isuzu 6WG1 engine and is paired with an AMI Attachments XMOR BHB 5.6-cu.-yd. Click for more...

SANY America to Launch Next-Generation Excavator, Wheel Loader, Material Handler at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America announced a series of new product launches for the construction segment at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026. Strong Lineup for Construction Professionals SANY America headed to ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 with a dedicated construction zone designed to meet the demands of contractors across excavation, grading, loading and material handling applications. The company used the show to introduce several new models while also debuting its first-ever material handler for the North American market. Click for more...

Caterpillar Launches Cat 319 to Meet Growing Compact Radius Demand →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced the launch of an all-new Cat 319 hydraulic excavator on its next generation platform. Designed for Growing Compact Radius Segment Slotting neatly into the company's compact radius (CR) line-up between its 315 and 325 models, Caterpillar said the Cat 319 is based on a solid understanding of customers' application needs, providing a 19-20 ton machine designed to meet customers' toughest challenges around transportation, lifting, safety and versatility. Click for more...

New Case E Series Excavators Combine Power, Finesse for Superior Jobsite Control →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment continues to expand its E Series full-sized crawler excavator lineup with the introduction of two new short radius models: the 15-ton, 105-hp CX145E SR and the 27-ton, 160-hp CX255E SR. These new machines redefine performance in tight spaces by blending robust digging power and breakout forces with advanced features, a compact footprint and some of the smoothest controls in the industry. Click for more...

Komatsu to Introduce PC158USLC-12, PC158USLCi-12 Tight Tail Swing Excavators in Late 2026 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu plans to introduce the PC158USLC-12 and PC158USLCi-12 excavators later in 2026, expanding its next-generation -12 excavator lineup with a compact, tight tail-swing model designed for efficiency and an enhanced operator environment. These excavators build on the legacy of Komatsu's PC138USLC-11, and the PC158USLCi-12 will be Komatsu's first tight-tail excavator with the latest factory-integrated machine control, IMC 3.0. Click for more...

Volvo CE Debuts All-New 56-Ton Excavator at ConExpo 2026 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) offered a look at its expanding next-generation excavator lineup at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 with the debut of the Volvo EC560 excavator — an all-new model that can take on the biggest bucket in its size class. Designed for the most demanding tasks in heavy infrastructure, quarry and aggregates and building applications, the 56-ton crawler excavator was on display in Las Vegas at the Volvo CE booth, giving attendees a preview of the machine before it becomes commercially available in early 2027. Click for more...

Liebherr Delivers R 938 Crawler Excavator Specially Produced for Ghent Dredging →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For many years, Liebherr France SAS has been highly regarded for its factory-made special solutions tailored to individual customer requirements. For dredging operations in Béthune, northern France, Ghent Dredging uses a type R 938 Liebherr crawler excavator. The Belgian company selected the machine to benefit from Liebherr's specialist expertise and the advantage of a one‑stop‑shop approach. Click for more...

Link-Belt Excavators Showcase New 80 X4 Excavator at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Link-Belt Excavators debuted the new 80 X4 excavator at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026, offering an early preview of the next model in the X4 Series. The 80 X4 introduces updates focused on improving operating efficiency and overall machine versatility. Powered by a Yanmar engine, the machine incorporates enhanced auxiliary hydraulic performance designed to support a broader range of work tools and applications. Click for more...

Trimble Drives Construction Productivity With Expansion of Earthworks Portfolio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trimble announced two important updates to its Trimble Earthworks grade control platform: new availability for more machine types and added functionality for excavators equipped with dynamic swing booms. These enhancements further extend the availability of Trimble Earthworks for job sites worldwide, delivering productivity improvements, streamlining earthmoving workflows and enabling construction companies to scale operations. Click for more...

VIDEO: DEVELON Unveils -9 Series Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON debuted the -9 Series heavy excavators at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026. The company showcased four models — the DX230LC-9, DX260LC-9, DX360LC-9 and DX400LC-9 — to address customer concerns about operator comfort, fuel costs and job site safety risks. These crawler excavators provide smart technologies, performance and versatility features to help operators work smarter and more efficiently. Click for more...

New XE 4100 Excavators by Gradall Offer Weight, Cost Advantages for Governments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries is unveiling its new XE 4100 model excavator at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 — machines that are slightly lighter in weight without sacrificing popular performance capabilities and properly priced and free of tarrifs to fit easily into the budgets of states, counties, municipalities and even specialty contractors, according to Gradall. The XE 4100 6 x 4 model was engineered to reduce costs while mirroring the popular productivity and versatility advantages of Gradall's popular XL 4100 Series I machines. Click for more...

Excavator Effieiency Starts Inside the Cab →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Compact excavators are indispensable on today's construction sites due to their ability to deliver strong performance in tight or complex spaces. Whether trenching utilities, digging basements, preparing pads or completing residential work, contractors expect accuracy and consistency. Modern technologies now push productivity even further — enabling operators to work faster and make informed decisions without ever stepping out of the cab. Click for more...

HUDDIG Excavator Redefines Worksite Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As demands in the utility, rail, and construction sectors continue to shift, many contractors are looking for equipment that can adapt to varied and changing tasks. Few machines embody this development as clearly as the HUDDIG, a multifunctional excavator loader that has played a role in reshaping how work is carried out in complex, challenging environments, according to the company. A defining characteristic of the HUDDIG is its versatility, the company added. Click for more...

Volvo CE Unveils Its Largest Demolition Excavator, EC950 High Reach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment announced the launch of the EC950 high reach — the largest high-reach excavator in the Volvo portfolio. It joins the EC400 high reach, EC500 high reach and EC750 high reach machines. As the industry increasingly shifts toward high-reach dismantling for multi-story projects, purpose-built excavators offer a safer and more controlled solution. The EC950 high reach combines a modular multi-configuration design with outstanding stability, advanced demolition technology and safety features to deliver powerful, reliable and efficient performance on the tallest and tightest job sites, according to Volvo. Click for more...

John Deere Announces Major Expansion With Two New United States Facilities →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In keeping with its tradition of building America, John Deere announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a distribution center near Hebron, Ind., and an excavator factory in Kernersville, N.C., both set to open in the next year. "Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere's dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies," said John May, chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere. Click for more...

John Deere Enters New Era of Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has debuted its new generation P‑Tier midsize excavators. Redesigned, developed and tested in‑house, this lineup goes all in to deliver the most advanced John Deere excavators yet, according to John Deere. Launching with the 210, 230 and 260 P‑Tier models in the 20‑ton class, the new generation sets a standard for jobsite performance, operator experience, features and technology, according to John Deere. Click for more...

Key Advantages to Owning, Operating Midi Excavators →

Maintaining property, such as a farm, ranch or recreational land, means facing a myriad of projects ranging from fence line maintenance and removing tree stumps to clearing overgrowth. With a to-do list this diverse, it's no wonder midi excavators have become must-haves for professional contractors, property owners and municipalities, alike. "Delivering similar power and performance to larger machines, a midi excavator gives operators the versatility to tackle a wide range of land management and earth moving tasks along with the ability to maneuver through and around tight spaces with ease and efficiency," said Nate Cleveringa, vice president of engineering and product management of Diamond Mowers. Click for more...

Significant Developments for Liebherr Generation 8 Crawler Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New settings and assistance systems supplement the comprehensive range of Liebherr generation 8 crawler excavators. These developments aim to better meet the market requirements when it comes to performance, energy efficiency and ease of use, according to Liebherr. New Options With LPE mode (Liebherr power efficiency), Liebherr is taking an important step towards energy management for its crawler excavators. Click for more...

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