Excavators

Jersen Builds Nanocenter With Assistance From Finke →

From Construction Equipment Guide... There’s nothing “nano” about the Marcy Nanocenter project at SUNY Poly Institute, on which Jersen Construction Corp. is performing the site work. Located in the heart of upstate New York, the Nanocenter is anticipated to be a 450-acre greenfield site that is being developed for the semiconductor industry. It will be the largest semiconductor shovel-ready site in the world. Jersen Construction currently is working on the site development of Phase 1(a) of this project. Click for more...

Gradall Industries Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries introduced Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier IV-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier IV Final compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier IV Final (US) emission reduction requirements. In addition, fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5 percent. Click for more...

Company Wrench to Host Grand Opening of New Location →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench is celebrating the grand opening of its new Kobelco dealership located in Williamstown, N.J., located at 2636 East Black Horse Pike. The Sept. 17 celebration will kick off at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast followed by a barbecue lunch. The guests will tour the new dealership facility and meet Company Wrench personnel between breakfast and lunch. After lunch there will be two live auctions. Click for more...

H.O. Penn Showcases SITECH/Trimble Technology on Cat Equipment During Event in Bloomingburg, N.Y. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... H.O. Penn held a technology showcase Aug. 11 at its Bloomingburg, N.Y., location to show its customers how Caterpillar and SITECH/Trimble technology can help cut job times, save money/fuel, improve safety and have more accuracy in depth, grade and slope. The Bloomingburg location has a unique demonstration area that allowed visitors to test the technology in new Caterpillar skid loaders, excavators and dozers. Click for more...

Volvo ECR145E, ECR235E Prove Powerful Performers in Tight Places →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ECR145E and ECR235E from Volvo Construction Equipment are equipped with a powerful Volvo Tier IV Final engine that delivers up to 10 percent fuel economy improvements. To capitalize on efficiency and productivity, both machines offer integrated working modes, which allow the operator to choose the best work mode for the application — I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General) or H (Heavy). To further improve fuel efficiency, these machines are equipped with auto idle and engine shutdown features. Click for more...

JCB Introduces 90Z-1 Zero Tailswing Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has added a 9.9-ton (8.9 t) zero tailswing compact excavator to its rapidly expanding compact excavator range to meet growing demand from customers throughout North America. The 90Z-1 boasts a more powerful engine than the recently released 9.4-ton 86C-1, with a larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to further boost performance, according to the manufacturer. Key features include:• Increased productivity compared to a conventional A-frame excavator• 30 degree tilting cab for excellent service access• 500-hour greasing intervals• Spacious operator cab• Excellent all-around visibility• 100 percent steel bodywork for superior durabilityAs with all models in the growing range of JCB compact excavators, the 90Z-1 features a revised H-design undercarriage, robust steel body panels, a spacious operator environment and a powerful Tier IV Final engine that delivers increased efficiency and lower ownership and operating costs for the customer. Click for more...

Hitachi Releases Upgraded Final Tier IV Model of ZX470LC-6 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas announced the addition of an upgraded excavator to its Dash-6 line. The upgraded ZX470LC-6 is equipped with an EPA Final Tier IV (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that meets rigid emission standards. This bigger, more powerful machine gives operators the efficiency, reliability and durability needed when out on the job site. In addition, it does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

Kocurek: Raising Demolition to New Heights in U.S. Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1979, David Kocurek and his mother, Rita, began refurbishing small mini-excavators and hiring them out. Little did the two know that their company would become a highly recognized innovator throughout the global demolition industry. Over the last 36 years, Kocurek Excavators LTD has quietly shaped the landscape of high reach technology by pioneering innovative features that are now staples today, such as the modular joint and the telescoping boom. Click for more...

Kobelco Appoints Blue Ridge Tractor as Dealer in Illinois →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Blue Ridge Tractor to its growing dealer network. Blue Ridge Tractor will represent Kobelco’s full line of excavators and cover territory from the southern counties of Illinois to the western most counties of Kentucky. “Kobelco is a manufacturer that is well-known for exceptional quality,” said Jake Gibbs, co-owner and sales manager of Blue Ridge Tractor. Click for more...

John Deere Excavator Set to Help Clean Up Ohio River →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By the end of 2015, more than one million pounds of garbage will be removed from the Ohio River. That feat will be accomplished by Chad Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters, with the help of their new John Deere 210G LC excavator. John Deere is a longtime supporter of Living Lands & Waters. This year, the company’s Construction & Forestry Division partnered with Pierce Pacific Manufacturing and Erb Equipment Company to design an excavator to specifically meet Pregracke’s heavy-duty clean-up demands. Click for more...

Joey Logano Begins Watkins Glen Paving Project Using Caterpillar Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After winning last week’s race at Pocono Raceway, Joey Logano took the usual celebratory burnout at Watkins Glen to new levels, and then used a Caterpillar Excavator to start the planned re-paving of the track. When leader Kevin Harvick started to sputter out while running out of gas, Logano overtook him for the win:Which prompted an intense celebratory burnout:All was well, as Logan also won the honor of cleaning up after himself by being the first to dig into the pavement for the major re-pave of Watkins Glen. Click for more...

Hitachi Introduces ZX210-6, ZX210LC-6 Final Tier IV Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas has upgraded two models of its utility-class excavator line to meet EPA Final Tier IV (FT4) emission standards. The two excavators — the ZX210-6 and ZX210LC-6 — are equipped with a powerful EPA FT4/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that provides operators with integrated, effective engine technologies and does not require a diesel particulate filter. Click for more...

New Volvo EC140E Offers Efficiency, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Equipped with a Tier IV Final Volvo D4 engine, the new Volvo EC140E crawler excavator features a 5 percent increase in engine power and 10 percent improvement in fuel efficiency versus previous models, helping customers minimize their fuel cost, while delivering the performance and reliability they expect from Volvo. The increase in engine power and pump flow ensures highly responsive operation and travel speeds, as well as faster cycle times and improved productivity. Click for more...

Terex Announces Financing Programs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex offers a limited-time special zero percent financing rates on all Terex skid steer loader, compact track loader, compact excavator and compact wheel loader models. Terex also is offering cash discounts from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the equipment model, in lieu of interest-free financing to best meet customers’ business needs. This program is now available through Terex compact equipment distributors in North America through Sept. Click for more...

LaBounty’s MSD2250R Stands Tall in Port Everglades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Alliedbean Demolition, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was recently commissioned to tear down ten 400-ton (362 t) steel plate storage tanks at the Port Everglades seaport near the Fort Lauderdale Airport. Each tank was used to store more than 1 million gal. (3.7 million L) of molasses, but have been abandoned for the last several years. The tank’s structure was made up of steel plate that varies from 3/16 to 1-1/8 in. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Tier IV Final HX Series Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has launched the HX series of Tier IV Final-compliant hydraulic excavators in the United States and Canada. The first models, which range from 24 to 57 ton (22 to 52 t) and include the HX220L, HX260L, HX300L, HX330L, HX380L, HX480L and HX520L, are hitting the ground now. Smaller models and compact-radius models will follow in 2016. Industry-Leading Operating Environment“Just as Hyundai automobiles are known for coming fully loaded with cutting-edge features and advanced creature comforts, Hyundai’s construction equipment leads the industry with new technologies that make the operating experience more comfortable, more ergonomic and more user-friendly,” said Corey Rogers, marketing manager, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

Volvo EC160E Boosts Fuel Efficiency, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new EC160E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is designed with a range of new features that boost fuel efficiency without sacrificing power. Incorporating a Volvo Tier IV Final D4 engine, the EC160E boasts an 8-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, and 5-percent improvements in tractive force and engine power compared to previous-generation models, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo EC20D Compact Excavator Packs a Mighty Punch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new D-Series compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) features a Volvo D0.9A Tier IV Final engine that is 10 percent more fuel efficient when equipped with the auto engine shutdown option. The auto engine shutdown option also provides better resale value for the machine through lower hours and longer service intervals. A new automatic idling system further reduces fuel consumption and noise disturbance by switching engine speed to idle if the controls are inactive for more than five seconds. Click for more...

Doosan Ensures More Business Remains Within Reach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Working around water is certainly not for everyone. It requires a special talent, a boatload of unique equipment and a sense of adventure in dealing with the unknown. Both Wickberg Marine Contracting and Carolina Marine Structures have carved out a very successful niche for themselves handling dredging and other projects along east coast waterways using Doosan heavy equipment, including excavators and wheel loaders. Click for more...

Development Company Grows With Purchase of CX700B →

From Construction Equipment Guide... What started as a small home building company in 1990 has grown in to one of the most prominent names in custom homes in southwestern Pennsylvania. RWS Development began when current company president, Robert W. Shuster, opened and had intentions of building three to four homes per year. The company constructed 18 homes its first year in business and has grown steadily ever since. Fast forward 25 years, and the family owned company has grown to average 55 custom homes per year. Click for more...

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