Excavators

The JCB JS220 Excavator is Engineered with Strength, Productivity, and Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB JS220 excavator weighs in at around 22 tons (22 t) and is engineered with strength, productivity, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of maintenance. A closed box section revolving frame increases strength and reduces stress and makes the JS220 resistant to impact damage, according to the manufacturer. The JS220's reinforced boom and dipper is made of high tensile strength steel, with single piece wrapper plates and internal baffle plates for long life durability. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces New Compact Excavator Depth Check System for Improved Accuracy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat compact excavator owners can increase performance, profitability and productivity by adding the new Bobcat depth check system option — a grade control system. The system is available for use with E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 models, with either standard or long-arm iterations. The depth check system is a kit that utilizes three sensors — one on the trenching or grading bucket, one on the arm and one on the boom — that are connected to the deluxe instrument panel inside the cab to track the precise location of the bucket teeth as the bucket, boom and arm move. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New PC390LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC390LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net horsepower of 257 hp. (192 kW), the PC390LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu's Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu's first Tier 1 engine. The culmination is the Tier 4 Final engine that is productive, dependable and efficient. Click for more...

Gradall Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries has announced the introduction of Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier 4-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier 4 Final-compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier 4 Final (US) emission reduction requirements. In addition, fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5 percent. Click for more...

Wedge Lock Thumbs Expand Doosan Attachment Offering →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan has expanded the versatility of its excavators with the addition of eight main pin thumbs and seven pro-link wedge lock thumbs that are compatible with wedge lock attachments. The new Doosan thumb attachments are compatible with the wedge lock buckets and quick couplers, and give more flexibility to operators who use the wedge lock couplers. The new Doosan thumb attachments work with multiple bucket widths ranging from 23 to 60 in. Click for more...

LBX Hosts Event, Launches X4 Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC hosted a North American dealer event in its corporate headquarters city of Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 12 and 13 to announce the launch of its new Link-Belt excavator X4 series. The event drew dealers from throughout the United States and Canada to see and learn about the new line. Meetings were held at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and the X4 Series Introduction with machine walk arounds was held at the Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park on the first day of the event. Click for more...

Manage Your Fleet, Grow Your Profits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A proper cost-of-ownership model doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but having one in place is necessary for making smart operations decisions, especially when adding a new crawler or wheel excavator to an equipment lineup. From making new equipment purchases to reducing downtime and operational costs, a proper cost-of-ownership model needs to include all facets of one’s business in order to achieve the best financial foundation. Click for more...

Frigid Weather Couldn’t Slow Oil Sands Road Development →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Canada’s oil sands are extremely inaccessible, mostly because of the muskeg that surrounds it. Muskeg is soft and marshy ground, which makes it very difficult to travel on or through, much less build a road across. In some areas, the muskeg can be as deep as 15 ft. (4.5 m). This causes all kinds of problems for anyone trying to reach the oil sands production sites, as well as for those trying to build access roads to those sites. Click for more...

Volvo EC480E Sets the Standard for Efficient Excavation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The heavy-duty Volvo EC480E crawler excavator is a productive machine that lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC480E delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. The full electro-hydraulics are matched to the engine and are controlled by an advanced system which provides on-demand flow and reduces power losses within the circuit. Click for more...

Hitachi Introduces ZX300LC-6 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas has added a new model to its construction-class excavator lineup — the ZX300LC-6. The ZX300LC-6 is an improved version of its popular predecessor — the ZX290LC-5 — and features EPA Final Tier IV (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine technology that meets rigid emission standards. This bigger, more powerful machine gives operators the efficiency, reliability and durability needed when out on the job site, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New PC360LC-11Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC360LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net horsepower of 257 hp. (192 kW), the PC360LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu's Tier 4 Final engines are built on the foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu's first Tier 1 engine. This new excavator leverages Komatsu's leadership in technology and innovation by delivering a more environmentally friendly engine that provides high levels of performance while reducing operating costs and improving fuel efficiency. Click for more...

Power Motive Corp. Travels to Attend Komatsu Product Launch Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Power Motive Corp, a Komatsu distributor based in Denver, Colo., attended a Komatsu product launch event in late 2014 at the Komatsu Training Center Facility in Cartersville, Ga. Several Power Motive Corp. representatives and other U.S. Komatsu dealers got an up close and personal first-hand look at the new Komatsu PC210LCi-10 intelligent machine control excavator. In addition to showcasing its new excavator, Komatsu also provided attendees with other activities throughout the event. Click for more...

Kobelco SK500 Excavator’s Optional Counterweight Removal System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By simply removing four bolts, the Kobelco SK500 excavator's optional counterweight removal system allows one person to safely lower the 19,000 lb. (8,618 kg) counterweight to the ground. This feature gives contractors the ability to quickly and easily reduce the overall weight of the Kobelco SK500LC for transport, making it possible to utilize a standard-sized trailer to reduce hauling costs and avoid oversize/overweight permits. Click for more...

Big Improvements for Hitachi’s Next Generation Wheeled Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The next generation of Hitachi’s wheeled excavator models from Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas, the ZX190W-5 and ZX230W-5, are rolling out with a certified EPA Interim Tier IV (IT4)/EU Stage IIIB Isuzu engine, power mode buttons for three work modes, automatic exhaust filter cleaning, auto shutdown, an enhanced monitor, centralized remote oil/fuel filter location and more. Mobile and maneuverable, Hitachi’s wheeled excavators sit on a short wheelbase that makes it easy to move in tight spaces — unlike unwieldy truck-mounted excavators. Click for more...

Joint-Venture Halfway Through on Columbus Trench Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To help alleviate traffic in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded a $75 million contract to a joint-venture (JV) bringing together The Ruhlin Company ($31.7 million) and George J. Igel & Co. Inc. ($43.3 million) to construct a trench express lane on U.S. Route 23. The project, which began in Sept. 2013, will see the JV construct a 25 ft. (7.6 m) deep by 3,028 ft. Click for more...

Gradall XL 4100 IV Arrives on Job Sites Faster, Easier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... XL 4100 IV Gradall excavators have a host of mobility advantages including highway travel speed capability up to 60 mph, eliminating the expense, time and manpower needed by excavators that require an extra truck and a lowboy trailer. At the end of the day, the XL 4100 IV models also can be quickly driven back to the safety of the equipment yard. The excavator's ease and speed of mobility is one feature of the Gradall AutoDrive package that includes a push-button automatic transmission — standard equipment that makes travel easier with either a 6x4 or 6x6 undercarriage on city streets, interstate highways or on off-the-grid roads. Click for more...

Gradall’s XL 3300 III Excavator Can Handle Jobs Without Use of Outriggers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The XL 3300 III Gradall excavator allows you to handle more jobs faster, working in any direction without the need for outriggers. As a result, governments and contractors can get more value, versatility, profitability and productivity by requiring fewer machines on the job site, according to the manufacturer. With a four-wheel-drive rubber tire undercarriage, the XL 3300 III excavator moves easily on or off paved surfaces. Click for more...

Kobelco SK35SR Capitalizes on Short Radius Finesse to Remediate Old Oil Tank →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Residents and patients of the Homestead Rehabilitation and Homecare Center in rural Sussex County, N.J., enjoy 14-acres with magnificent country views, including two tranquil ponds, gardens and several buildings. Long a part of the county’s history, the 102-bed facility was recently in need of some grounds maintenance. One of the projects to be completed was the removal and remediation of an old oil tank. Click for more...

KOBELCO USA Announces Construction of Excavator Production Facility in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has announced its plan to construct a hydraulic excavator production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. According to the company, KOBELCO’s market development has been proceeding at a faster rate than expected since its reentry into the US market in 2013. A production factory in North America will allow KOBELCO to reduce the production lead-time of machineries for its US customers and improve its capabilities for meeting market needs. Click for more...

Manufacturer Drills to Better Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At one time, Ed Amos and two of his key employees, Darin Sweeney and Steve Dennis, worked as deep foundation contractors in the Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., areas. “The REV drill powered by a Doosan excavator is the answer to some of the most important issues facing the drilling industry,” Amos, president of REV Drill Sales & Rentals, Frederick, Md., said. “Our product is a fraction of the cost of other equipment. Click for more...

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