Excavators

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...

Cat 313F L GC Excavator Is Built for the Bottom Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 313F L GC hydraulic excavator is designed for the user whose bottom line depends on reliable performance at a low cost per hour. The machine features an efficient C3.4B U.S. EPA Tier IV Final engine that’s light on fuel — with no need for diesel exhaust fluid. It has a one-pump hydraulic system that makes everyday tasks like light excavating, spreading top soil, setting utilities, and fine grading floors easy to do. Click for more...

Kobelco Tier IV Final SK350LC-9E Excavator Now Available in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced its Tier IV Final SK350LC-9E model to the North American market. Kobelco’s SK350 is among the company’s largest crawler excavator models and is well-equipped to provide operators with enhanced power and efficiency, while meeting the latest Tier IV Final emissions standards. The SK350 is set to deliver significant operational cost savings due to better fuel economy, greater efficiency and reduced service intervals, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Genesis Attachments XT Mobile Shear Now Available in 18 Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Genesis Attachments announced the availability of GXT 225, GXT 1555 and GXT 2055 straight and rotator model shears. With the number of models now at 18, the XT Mobile Shear line fits 25,000 to 625,000 lb. (11,340 to 283,495 kg) excavators. Shorter in length and height and lighter in weight, the GXT features a center of gravity that is closer to the excavator, enabling models to mount on excavators that previously could only carry smaller, less powerful shears. Click for more...

John Deere 17G, 26G Compact Excavators Make a Sizable Impact on Job Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere continues to upgrade its G-Series excavator lineup with the introduction of the 17G and 26G compact excavators. These machines offer a Final Tier IV compliant engine without the need for an after treatment device, a spacious cab and smooth, responsive hydraulic controls. The nimble excavators were designed with the rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground and site development industries in mind. Click for more...

KOBELCO SK850 Excavator Delivers Power & Durability For Large Scale Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Kobelco SK850 is the largest excavator in Kobelco's product line. It is a super-sized machine that packs superior performance, productivity and fuel efficiency into one piece of equipment, according to the company. The SK850 is built with a 510 hp high pressure, common-rail fuel-injected engine offering an exceptional amount of power while remaining eco-friendly. The machine's multiple injection system has an adjustable control to maximize fuel efficiency and provide substantial low-end torque, while its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system lessens the formation of harmful emissions. Click for more...

Hitachi Dash-5 Compact Excavator Models Deliver Versatility, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas has upgraded its compact-class excavator line by introducing the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5. Although they are the smallest Hitachi excavators, the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5 provide big-time performance on all kinds of jobs. These Dash-5 compact excavators feature EPA Final Tier IV (FT4)/EU Stage IV engines and simplified maintenance with an added steel service door and side-by-side cooling cores. Click for more...

Hitachi Dash-5 Compact Excavator Models Deliver Versatility, Big-Time Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas has upgraded its compact-class excavator line by introducing the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5. Although they are the smallest Hitachi excavators, the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5 provide big-time performance on all kinds of jobs. These Dash-5 Compact Excavators feature EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV engines and simplified maintenance with an added steel service door and side-by-side cooling cores. Click for more...

Terex TC16 and TC29 Excavators Increase Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Terex TC16 and TC29 compact excavators are designed to enhance jobsite productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while allowing operators to work with precision and power. These models offer many of the same popular features as the predecessor models, such as the adjustable Knickmatik boom system and Terex Fingertip controls, with enhanced capacities of their Tier 4 Final Mitsubishi diesel engines. Click for more...

ALLU Assists in Win-Win Scenario, Performs In Situ Mass Stabilization →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In a win-win scenario for safe disposal of dredged harbor sediment and the need for additional fill material for closure and capping of a wastewater pond, planners and contractors turned to ALLU-brand equipment to perform insitu mass stabilization. The overall project, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, included plans to dredge 120,000 cu. Click for more...

Kobelco Introduces SK350, SK500 Mass Excavators to the U.S. Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched its SK350 and SK500 mass excavators to the U.S. market. Designed to provide high productivity, both machines offer the ability to efficiently handle mass quantities of material with the largest bucket sizes available, according to the manufacturer. The Kobelco SK350 and SK500 mass excavators are true workhorses that shine in power and speed on the job site. Click for more...

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