Excavators

Stay On Track With Liebherr A 924 Rail Railroad Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With more than 40 years of experience, Omaha Track Inc., a leading rail supply company, relies on Liebherr USA Co. to deliver the ideal rail machine for its Lexington, Ky., project. This partnership ensures that Omaha Track can maintain its high standards and keep the project on schedule, due to the dependable equipment and support provided by Liebherr, according to the company. Following the recent acquisition of a Liebherr A 924 Rail excavator, Omaha Track uses this advanced equipment on Class 1 railroad's to efficiently collect and transport older tracks. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment to Expand Production in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is making a significant investment to expand production worldwide. For crawler excavators, three main sites will see approximately $261 million invested to expand crawler excavator production to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics. These sites include Shippensburg, Pa.; Changwon, South Korea; and a location in Sweden. Click for more...

Case Beefs Up Large Excavator Lineup With New CX380E Crawler Unit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment continues to focus on developing swift, smooth, smart machines that help operators get more done with the launch of the new CX380E large excavator. The 268-hp, 83,114 lb. unit is the newest addition to CASE's robust excavator lineup. Whether it's clearing land, trenching, craning pipes on construction and road sites, or even breaking rock, the CX380E gives crews power and hydraulics for more productivity. Click for more...

Kobelco Expands Leadership Team With Jim Zak as Excavator Division VP →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc. announced on May 28, 2025, the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Jim Zak as vice president of the Excavator Division. Zak brings more than three decades of experience in the heavy equipment industry, having held key leadership roles at CNH Industrial and Caterpillar. With a strong track record of driving growth and leading high-performing teams in global markets, Zak's deep industry expertise and customer-focused approach will play a pivotal role in strengthening Kobelco's brand presence and advancing strategic initiatives across North America. Click for more...

Caterpillar Announces Annual Product Updates for Cat Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announces multiple updates for its Cat hydraulic excavator line as part of its annual product update (APU) program. Helping to improve machine efficiency and get operators quickly to work, the enhancements include Cat Grade technologies, a new user interface (UI) for quick navigation and an advanced payload option for Cat track excavators. These updates apply to Cat small, medium and large excavators, plus material handlers, wheeled excavators and forestry and specialty machines. Click for more...

Jerry Renfro Relies On The Ironpeddlers, SANY America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Small, family-owned and operated businesses like Jerry Renfro's contracting business in the western North Carolina mountains put a great deal of trust in the people from whom they obtain their equipment. Unlike larger construction outfits that have the financial resources to better absorb the costs of equipment repairs or replacements, similarly sized companies like Jerry Renfro Inc. in the Mitchell County town of Bakersville, northeast of Asheville, rely on their preferred dealerships to provide them with great value and help keep costs down. Click for more...

John Deere Elevates Efficiency With New 510 P-Tier Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere introduced the new 510 P-Tier excavator model, replacing the 470 P-Tier, designed to deliver performance, fuel efficiency and various levels of grade management technology. Building on the foundation of the 470 P-Tier, the 510 P-Tier provides lower operating costs and optional SmartGrade Grade Control technology to maximize productivity, according to John Deere. Optimized Fuel Efficiency, Engine Performance With a 9.0L John Deere Power Systems engine, the 510 P-Tier delivers the same net horsepower and responsive performance as the 470 P-Tier's larger 13.5L engine — while reducing fuel consumption, depending on application and operating speed. Click for more...

Volvo CE Debuts Two Mid-Size Electric Machines in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment showcased its mid-size L120 electric wheel loader and updated 23-ton EC230 electric excavator for the first time in the United States at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The EC230 electric excavator and L120 electric wheel loader are the first medium-sized machines in the Volvo CE electric lineup, which also includes three mini-excavators, two compact wheel loaders and an asphalt compactor. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment, Unicontrol Announce Partnership for Advanced Machine Control Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Unicontrol announced their intention to partner to introduce the software company's 3D machine control technology in Volvo excavators. • The partnership will allow Volvo CE to ensure its advanced technology is made open, accessible and easy to use for improved efficiency. • Offering one interface with one set of hardware, the technology has been designed for effortless integration into Volvo excavators. Click for more...

Kobelco, Leica Geosystems, Xwatch Collaborate to Shape Future of Remote Excavation With K-DIVE in Europe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. has announced a collaboration with Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions, both part of Hexagon, to drive the evolution of excavation with the innovative K-DIVE remote operation system. This partnership aims to transform job site operations in Europe by integrating digitalization, automation and enhanced safety into one platform. By combining Kobelco's remote operations, Leica Geosystems' machine control solutions and Xwatch's safety technology, the partnership sets a new industry standard for digital transformation in construction. Click for more...

New Cat 395 Offers Premium Performance With Longer Reach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar introduced its 395 Long Reach Excavator (LRE) for long-distance applications such as dredging, ditch cleaning and canal and waterway maintenance. With a maximum digging depth of nearly 22 m, and up to 28 m of reach at ground level, Caterpillar said the 395 LRE is firmly in the ‘super long reach' category, matching its outstanding stick and boom configuration with substantial digging force. Click for more...

Leslie Equipment Company Partners With KEMROC →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leslie Equipment Company announced a new partnership with KEMROC, a manufacturer of excavator attachments. This collaboration aims to enhance the range of specialized equipment available to customers across West Virginia. KEMROC is known for its excavator attachments designed for applications such as demolition, trenching, mining, tunneling and soil mixing. Its commitment to engineering excellence aligns seamlessly with Leslie Equipment's dedication to providing top-tier machinery and support to its clientele, according to the companies. Click for more...

Volvo Introduces Straight Boom for EC18 Electric Mini-Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Responding to the customers, Volvo Construction Equipment announced that its EC18 Electric, a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator — optimally sized for indoor demolition — now includes a straight boom option with a 10 percent higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. "Electric compact excavators' lack of emissions and reduced noise have made them popular options for indoor demolition," said Tony den Hoed, director of demolition strategic accounts of Volvo. Click for more...

Volvo Brings Hydraulic Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators With Five New Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is bringing its hydraulic hybrid technology to the newest generation of excavators with the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid and EC500 Hybrid. Not only do these 26-ton to 50-ton crawlers represent the future of excavator design, but the EC400 Hybrid and EC500 Hybrid also become the biggest models in Volvo's hybrid portfolio, according to Volvo. These new models deliver up to 20 percent better fuel efficiency than the previous series' conventional models and a 15 percent reduction in CO2 emissions — without sacrificing the productivity Volvo excavators are known for, said the company. Click for more...

Ramey Motors Becomes Latest Addition to Takeuchi's Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi's dealer network continues to grow with the recent addition of Ramey Motors in Purvis, Miss., approximately 15 mi. southwest of Hattiesburg. Located at 120 Hwy 589 in Purvis, Ramey Motors will now sell and service Takeuchi track loaders and excavators. "Since expanding from the automotive industry into the ag equipment industry back in 2018, we've grown exponentially," said Ford Ramey, co-owner of Ramey Motors. Click for more...

Speeler Relies on Takeuchi for Their Projects →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Speeler Companies based in Clearwater, Fla., has become a premier marine and pile driving business over the past 40 years for both residential and municipal projects. Owner Doug Speeler grew up in the business; his father had a dock and marine business that was started in the 1950s and sold in the mid 1990s. Speeler started his company concurrently with his father selling his business. Speeler attributes his success to quality staffing and one make/class of machines on his projects. Click for more...

Liebherr Displays New Equipment at Demolition New Orleans, March 5-8, 2025 →

NDA's annual Convention and Expo takes place in New Orleans, La., from March 5-8, 2025. Liebherr USA Co. will showcase the R 938, R 934 and R 945 crawler excavators and the LH 22 M material handler for attendees to operate outside. Liebherr also has multiple product experts on-site at booth #621. Liebherr USA Co. has served as the premier sponsor of the Live DEMOlition Event for more than five years, providing attendees, a unique hands-on experience to test on-site equipment in real world applications. Click for more...

HX90A Tops Hyundai's Compact Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has topped off its compact excavator lineup with its first 9-ton compact excavator, the HX90A. Designed to deliver robust performance, the Hyundai HX90A offers exceptional power and fuel efficiency, making it ideal for digging and trenching and a wide range of jobsite applications, the manufacturer said. Weighing 20,040 lb. and powered by a reliable Yanmar engine that provides 65 net hp (48.5 kW) at 2,400 rpm, the HX90A balances strength with fuel economy, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces U17-5 Next Generation Zero-Tail Swing Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the launch of the U17-5 zero-tail swing compact excavator from the showroom floor at World of Concrete. Featuring improved stability, enhanced operator comfort and efficiency, the new U17-5 replaces the U17VR1 in Kubota's robust excavator lineup and is among the set of new power-packed construction equipment launched at this year's show. The new U17-5 will be available at authorized Kubota dealers in the first quarter of this year. Click for more...

Kubota Updates Compact Excavator Lineup With Next-Generation KX040-5 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the introduction of the new KX040-5 compact excavator from the showroom floor at World of Concrete. Putting productivity and operator experience at the forefront, the KX040-5 introduces key updates including a redesigned hydraulic system, a spacious and quiet cab, and tech features that now come on standard models. It is available at authorized Kubota dealers in the first quarter of this year. Click for more...

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