Excavators

Diamond Mowers Offers Attachments to Optimize Vegetation Management →

Diamond Mowers offers solutions for clearing brush, grass and trees, as well as mulching, with a variety of excavator attachments. These attachments are built to perform critical tasks for a variety of land clearing projects. Excavator Brush Cutter Pro X Diamond Mowers' heavy-duty, hydraulically driven 40 in. Excavator Brush Cutter Pro X slices trees and brush up to 4 in. in diameter and is equipped with a spring-loaded retractable shield to deflect debris. Click for more...

How To Choose the Right Excavator for Your Job Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Excavators are essential pieces of machinery on many job sites, offering versatility and power for a wide range of projects. The machine's ability to perform both the smallest and largest of tasks translates to project and cost efficiency. However, with various sizes and features available, selecting the right excavator for your specific needs can be challenging. So, how do you make sure you're choosing the right one for your next job? Excavator sizes vary by brand, with size categories ranging from compact (or mini) all the way to large excavators. Click for more...

Hyundai Hydraulic Excavators Deliver Speed, Power, Control, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hydraulic excavators from HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America are known for fast cycle speeds, impressive hydraulic power, precision control and reliable productivity. The robust upper and lower frame structure can endure external shock and heavy workloads for many thousands of hours, according to the manufacturer. Hyundai HX-A series medium to large crawler excavators bring a combination of power, performance and fuel efficiency to applications ranging from construction, digging trenches or foundations, road work, handling materials, laying pipe, moving earth, demolition or dredging. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-7 Medium, Large Excavators Optimize Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas fills out its ZAXIS-7 line of medium and large excavators with the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7. Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs., these excavators include upgraded features that enhance operator comfort, visibility, fuel efficiency, durability and productivity. "The new ZX-7 generation of mid- to large-sized excavators features an array of new features and benefits to exceed the high standards set by our customers. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC900LC-11 Excavator With Counterweight Removal System Makes Moving This Large Machine Easier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for tough jobs that require high performance, the Komatsu PC900LC-11 excavator is an easy-to-transport, versatile machine. The 842 hp machine is designed for heavy construction, demolition, material handling, deep sewer, water, large mass excavation and mining/quarry. Taking productivity to a new level, the PC900LC -11 offers increased bucket and lifting capacity and higher performance with: Up to a 40 percent increase in productivity 25 percent more arm crowd force 12 percent more swing torque Based on the highly reliable and durable PC800LC-8, the PC900LC-11 offers major design enhancements compared to the earlier model. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators Add Capability, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to add new features to enhance the performance and comfort of ZAXIS-5N compact excavators ranging from 1.10 to 6.61 tons. These compact excavators excel in applications where there is not a lot of space to maneuver. A short tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short tail swing radius with swing boom (USB) makes it easier to work around buildings, walls, guardrails and other structures. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Two New Compact Excavators in Popular Size Class →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing two new compact excavators to North America, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40, with features that provide increased operator comfort, 10 percent more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. These models replace the EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D. "The 3- to 4-ton size makes up more than a quarter of the compact excavator market in North America, and we're excited to refresh our offering in that range," said Darren Ashton, product manager — compact equipment, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Liebherr to Exhibit at NDA's Annual Convention, Expo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at NDA's annual Convention and Expo in March 2024 showcasing the R 930, R 934, and two R 938 crawler excavators. Attendees also will be able to get hands-on with these machines at the Live DEMOlition Event and Operators Challenge sponsored by Liebherr. The 50th anniversary of NDA's annual Convention and Expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas, from March 6 to 9, 2024. Click for more...

Werk-Brau D-Lock Tilt Coupler Enhances Excavator Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau's D-Lock tilt coupler allows an operator to tilt the attachment instead of repositioning the excavator for enhanced productivity and versatility on each job site. A compact narrow body allows better visibility and performance, while the rugged, triple sealed power actuator allows trouble-free operation which is virtually maintenance-free. With up to 120-degrees of tilt, the D-Lock tilt coupler enhances productivity, thus increasing profitability by accomplishing tasks quicker with fewer excavator moves. Click for more...

DEVELON Makes Debut at World of Asphalt 2024 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON will showcase two excavators and preview its first compact track loader at World of Asphalt 2024 in Nashville, March 25 – 27. The DEVELON DX42-7 mini excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and the all-new DTL35 compact track loader will be on display in booth 2255 at the Nashville Music City Center. "This is the first year DEVELON will be exhibiting at World of Asphalt, the largest trade show for asphalt professionals and contractors," said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager at DEVELON. Click for more...

DEVELON Makes Debut at World of Asphalt 2024 →

Yanmar Celebrates 30 Years of Zero Tail Swing ViO Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of the ViO series in 1993, Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept — revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations. The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE ViO range of compact excavators caused a sensation. Unlike other excavators of its kind at the time, at no stage of its rotation did the rear of the cab/superstructure of the ViO extend beyond its tracks. Click for more...

Liebherr Lands in Hawaii →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Earlier this year, Liebherr USA delivered and commissioned an R 9150 excavator in face shovel configuration for new customer, Hawaiian Cement. This excavator is not just the first Liebherr machine for Hawaiian Cement but also the first Liebherr excavator to enter the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. The 165 ton excavator was delivered to Hawaiian Cement's Halawa Valley Quarry in O‘ahu. Halawa Valley Quarry is capable of producing more than one million tons of aggregates and manufactured sand per year, which is then provided to businesses throughout Hawaii as well as to Hawaiian Cement's three concrete plants. Click for more...

Contractors Add Compact Wheeled Excavators for Unique Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Increasingly, contractors across the country are adding compact wheeled excavators to their fleet with a variety of unique applications. Here are two contractors that are realizing incredible benefit from using Mecalac equipment. Kobo Utility Kobo Utility in Cape Cod, Mass., categorizes itself as a heavy electrical contracting company that also does a lot of utility work. Kobo has a broad reach with offices in Massachusetts, Florida and California. Click for more...

Mecalac Makes Impact On Wheeled Excavator Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For decades, European contractors have been finding increased utilization for the wheeled excavator and in many cases, in applications that have never been seen in the United States. In recent years, this has been particularly true for the compact wheeled excavator. It's not unusual for innovation in the excavating trades to begin in Europe and work its way to North America. Take the tiltrotator as an example. Click for more...

DEVELON Equipment On Display at 2024 ARA Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON will showcase its construction equipment geared toward rental customers during The American Rental Association (ARA) Show in New Orleans Feb. 18 to 21, 2024. The equipment on-site at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in booth 6321 will include the DD100 dozer, the DTL35 compact track loader and two mini excavators: the DX35Z-7 and DX89R-7. DEVELON staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. Click for more...

World of Concrete 2024 to Feature DEVELON Excavator Trio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON will showcase three excavators at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 23 to 25, 2024. DEVELON will be in booth C7226 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The DX42-7 mini excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7 wheel excavator will be on display. DEVELON staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. "DEVELON is excited to exhibit at World of Concrete, especially as the event celebrates 50 years in 2024," said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager DEVELON. Click for more...

VIDEO: Autonomous Excavator Constructs a Dry-Stone Wall →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ETH Zurich researchers deployed an autonomous excavator, called HEAP, to build a 6 m high and 65 m long dry-stone wall. The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team of researchers included Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture. They developed this innovative design application as part of the National Centre of Competence in Research for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab). Click for more...

When To Choose a Compact Excavator Over a Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The skid steer loader has been referred to as the Swiss army knife of construction equipment — just swap out the attachment and you can have a compact backhoe, an auger boring machine, a snowplow or a pallet mover. The industry's effort to standardize attachment interfaces between manufacturers made this possible. There has been a similar standardization across compact excavators in recent years, which has created some exciting possibilities. Click for more...

Kirby-Smith Now Carries Link-Belt Excavators in St. Louis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since 1983, Kirby-Smith Machinery has been a provider of heavy equipment in the central United States. Offering products to the construction, mining and industrial markets, its team has a long history of helping Link-Belt Excavator customers with their equipment needs. Kirby-Smith's customer service will flourish with the addition of the Link-Belt product line to its existing St. Louis location at 12920 Gravois Rd., St. Click for more...

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