Excavators

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...

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...

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