Excavators

Founder Reflects on the Early Years of National Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... All of Scott Guimond's life he has been around construction equipment. For parts of the 1970s he worked as a carpenter for a major construction firm in Maine called Cianbro. In the early 1980s he had started his own landscaping and grounds maintenance company. In 1984, a visit to Thompson Machine, a local construction equipment dealership in Maine, brought him a new tractor, a new job as a sales representative and, eventually, the idea for a new business. Click for more...

Customer-Inspired Refinements, Updated Emissions Lift the John Deere 210G LC Excavator to New Height →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 210G LC excavator is the latest addition to the evolving G-Series lineup. The updated construction-class model is equipped with a Final Tier IV engine and meets the strictest emission standards. Built to benefit those working in the underground, road building, energy, commercial building and pipeline industries, the 210G LC provides customers with higher productivity, increasing reliability and lowering daily operating costs. Click for more...

Fully Integrated Excavator Attached Pile Driving System Hits the Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench and MKT Manufacturing Inc. have come together to offer new fully integrated excavator-hung pile driving systems that are now available for sale and rent. With upgraded functionality and no assembly required, the package is ready to roll off a lowboy trailer and begin driving pile immediately. This new adaptation of the MKT V5-ESC and V2-ESC vibratory hammer saves on fuel and manpower, and is more environmentally safe, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-10 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC78US-10 hydraulic excavator, has a Tier IV Final engine that doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The PC78US-10 allows operators to work with ease in confined spaces, due to the tight tail-swing radius, offset boom and contoured cab design inherited from its predecessor. What is new to the machine is an up to three percent increase in productivity and an up to five percent drop in fuel usage with no loss of performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

New Holland Construction E55BX Raises the Bar on Mini-Excavator Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction’s E55BX short radius mini-excavator provides big digging power with the maneuverability and accessibility of a compact model. Built on a short radius platform with minimal tail swing overhang, the E55BX offers high breakout forces, deep dig depth and excellent dozing capability, according to the manufacturer. “If you work in tight areas, and you need straight-out digging performance, the E55BX short radius mini-excavator fits the bill,” said Paul Wade, New Holland Construction product marketing manager. Click for more...

Ditch Witch FXT60 Truck Vac Designed for Large Cleanups →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Ditch Witch FXT60 truck vacuum excavator is a versatile machine with the power to perform a wide variety of cleanup tasks, even in difficult-to-access locations, according to the manufacturer. The FXT60 is a powerful vacuum excavator available on a Class 6 or 7 single-axle or Class 8 tandem-axle truck. An FXT60 configured with a tandem rear-axle truck offers maximum payload and towing capacity. Click for more...

Kobelco Introduces New SK25, Enhanced SK17 Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA launched its new SK25 compact excavator model as well as its enhanced SK17 model. These machines are compact, yet tough performers that offer full-size benefits with short-radius capabilities and exceptional features, according to the manufacturer. Equipped with engines that meet Tier IV Final requirements, the SK25 and SK17 pack plenty of power and hydraulic performance. Click for more...

Case Introduces Five New Excavator Plate Compactors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment introduced five new plate compactors to its attachments lineup — the SC-30, SC-60, SC-80, SC-110 and SC-220. The plate compactors are ideal for utility work, and are primarily used to compact the foundation in shallower trenches and prevent movement/ground upheaval. These plates run on unidirectional hydraulics and are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 19 by 20 in. Click for more...

Volvo EC380EHR, EC480EHR Reach New Heights of Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment’s EC380EHR and EC480EHR high reach demolition excavators are designed and built to offer maximum safety in all demolition applications. A frame-mounted falling object guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view cameras provide a complete view of the job site at all times. Produced at the Volvo manufacturing facilities, these machines are fully supported by the company’s global service and spare parts network to increase uptime. Click for more...

Volvo EC220E Offers Best-in-Class Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 22-ton (20 t) Volvo EC220E is the newest excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment and is fitted with a top-range Tier IV Final Volvo D6 engine that meets strict emissions legislation across North America without compromising on power. The fully optimized hydraulics system and ECO mode deliver the precise amount of power required to complete the task in hand, while the auto engine shutdown feature helps further reduce fuel consumption and emissions by switching off after the excavator has been inactive for a pre-set amount of time, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Launches 67C-1 Conventional Tailswing Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has unveiled a 7.3 ton (6.7 t) conventional tail-swing compact excavator, as part of its commitment to continuous product development and productivity improvement. With growing global demand for compact excavators, the 67C-1 delivers durability, efficiency and productivity. The 67C-1 is a totally new model in the JCB line-up and has been designed to grab a bigger share of this growing sector of the market. Click for more...

Doosan DX140LC, DX140LCR Crawler Excavators Move to Tier IV Compliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two new Doosan crawler excavators have been added to the Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The 15.4 ton (14 t) DX140LC-5 and DX140LCR-5 Tier IV-compliant machines replace the interim Tier IV “dash-3” models. The DX140LCR-5 model offers a shorter tail swing, allowing operators greater flexibility where space is a premium without sacrificing performance. Click for more...

JCB 100C-1 Compact Excavator Meets Changing Demand →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is set to launch an 11 ton (10 t) conventional tailswing compact excavator to meet the growing demand from customers in the USA, the UK, France and Germany. The 100C-1 is based on the frame of the recently released 9.5 ton (8.6 t) 86C-1 compact machine, but with a more powerful engine, larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance. 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 durabilityThe 100C-1 shares the latest JCB compact excavator appearance, with 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 operating costs for the customer. Click for more...

A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CEG takes a look back at this history of a true workhorse in the world of heavy equipment - the Backhoe Loader. Early development of hydraulic systems for what would become the backhoe loader proceeded in parallel in the USA and the UK. The invention of the first backhoe swing frame was developed in July 1947 by Vaino J. Holopainen (pronounced “Waino”) and Roy E. Handy, Jr. (thus the company name “Wain-Roy”), and assigned to Wain-Roy Corporation of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, United States. Click for more...

Latham, N.Y.’s Bette & Cring Add Two New Excavators to Its Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It’s twins for Bette & Cring — excavators that is!This diversified construction management, design-build and general contracting firm headquartered in Latham, N.Y., recently purchased two Doosan DX350LC excavators from Robert H. Finke & Sons Inc. in Selkirk, N.Y. Representatives from Finke and Doosan were on hand as Bette & Cring’s crew took ownership of their new equipment. “We’ve been doing business with Finke for over 30 years. Click for more...

When a 5,000-Acre Test Site Shuts Down, What’s Next? →

From Construction Equipment Guide... (NOTE:If you clicked here to read the story titled, "A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader," please click here for the story. We regret any inconvenience. News headlines such as “GM to Close Proving Grounds” and “GM Site Reborn as Housing Development” tell only part of the story. The people of General Motors and their test vehicles are gone, relocated farther south in Arizona. Click for more...

Takeuchi: The Right Way for Right-of-Way Clearing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... We’ve all seen our lights flicker on and off, or have come home to see the clocks on the stove flashing twelve o’clock — this is usually due to a short-circuit on a local power line. Trees and vegetation that come in contact with power lines can cause short-circuiting and other problems. If the vegetation remains in contact with the power lines, it can cause much more than just your house lights to blink or clocks to reset; it can trigger blackouts and potentially start fires, especially in dryer regions. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces DX225LC, DX235LCR Crawler Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan has added the DX225LC-5 and DX235LCR-5 crawler excavators to its Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. Both the DX225LC-5 and DX235LCR-5 Tier IV-compliant machines replace the interim Tier IV (iT4) DX225LC-3 and Tier III DX235LCR models. With a near-zero reduced tail swing, the DX235LCR-5 can work close to buildings and in confined areas without sacrificing performance. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces the Tier IV-Compliant DX180LC Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 129-net-hp (196 kW) Doosan DX180LC-5 crawler excavator has been added to the Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The Tier IV-compliant model replaces the interim Tier IV (iT4) DX180LC-3 crawler excavator. Smart Power Control (SPC)A new selectable feature, smart power control (SPC), consists of two systems — variable speed control and pump torque control — that work together to improve machine efficiency while maintaining productivity and reducing fuel consumption. Click for more...

JCB Builds Upon Market-Leading JS Excavator Success →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is further improving its JS range of excavators with the introduction of Tier IV Final engines in all models from the JS145 to the JS220. Body styling also has been updated to incorporate improved access to the superstructure of the machines and increased cooling capacity. Tier IV Final Delivers Increased Performance, EconomyJCB’s EcoMAX Tier IV Final engine employs selective catalytic reduction (SCR) with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to meet the 90 percent reduction in oxides of nitrogen (NOx) that is required by Tier IV Final regulations. Click for more...

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