Excavators

Swedish Prime Minister Makes Symbolic First Dig as Volvo Construction Equipment Breaks Ground On New Excavator Factory →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Work has begun on Volvo Construction Equipment's (Volvo CE) new excavator factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch marking the occasion by taking the controls of electric 23-ton excavators for a symbolic first dig. While many industrial companies are choosing to move production abroad, Volvo CE continues to invest on home soil. Click for more...

Coastline Equipment to Host Meridian Demo Day Featuring John Deere P-Tier Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Coastline Equipment will host a VIP Demo Day and Open House on June 25, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. at its Meridian, Idaho branch, offering contractors and equipment operators a hands-on opportunity to experience the latest John Deere P‑Tier excavators in a live jobsite environment. The event will feature machine demonstrations, expert interaction and operator seat time, along with food and entertainment for attendees. Click for more...

KOBELCO Introduces SK850LC-11 Next Generation Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. (KCMU) launched its new SK850LC-11. "This large 'Next Generation' -11 machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and is loaded with standard features," said KOBELCO. "Weighing in at around 186,000 this 85-ton crawler excavator offers the perfect combination of power and stability in large capacity applications. The machine includes a new 512 hp Isuzu Tier IV Final engine with power and torque to lift heavy loads and operate large tools with ease. Click for more...

Faster Where It Counts: How Excavator Cycle Time Shapes Jobsite Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On today's job sites, excavators are expected to do more than just dig. They need to keep work moving, stay in rhythm with the rest of the crew and deliver consistent output hour after hour. That's why cycle time, the time it takes to complete one full, repeatable sequence, continues to be a major driver of real-world productivity. While it's easy to focus on horsepower or bucket breakout force, contractors know that cycle time is often where the most practical productivity gains are found. Click for more...

Liebherr Wheeled Excavators A 909 Compact, A 911 Compact Litronic Receive Highest Red Dot Design Award Honor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new wheeled excavator series from Liebherr has successfully asserted itself in a first-class field of participants with numerous submissions from companies and design studios from all over the world. The A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact made a lasting impression on the international jury of experts. In recognition of this special achievement, the Red Dot jury honoured the two models in the Product Design 2026 discipline with the highest award "Red Dot: Best of the Best" and awarded 96 out of a possible 100 Red Dot Winner Points. Click for more...

Werk-Brau Tilt Buckets Enhance Productivity by Eliminating Machine Repositioning →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau introduced its new tilting buckets, which produce increased tilt force and 45 degrees of tilt in both directions for control and articulation in ditching, grading and sloping applications. Increased tilting force allows better angles on the work at hand while eliminating machine repositioning, which boosts productivity and reducing wear and tear on the tracks and undercarriage, according to Werk-Brau. Click for more...

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...

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