Excavators

LiuGong Unveils 950E Large Tonnage Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 950E crawler excavator’s developments started with LiuGong’s intelligent power control system (IPC) to provide more accurate matching and control over engine speed and main pump flow, delivering more power, faster response and smoother operation. The control valve and cylinders have been optimized to improve front-end performance, efficiency, fuel consumption and cutting down on the damper loss of the hydraulic system. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches PC55MR Compact Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC55MR EPA Tier IV Final compact hydraulic excavator is designed to provide increased versatility, improved operator comfort and lower operating costs for contractors working in a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other excavation applications. The PC55MR has an operating rate between 11,330 lbs. (5,150 kg) and 12,750 lbs. (5,795 kg). The excavator is powered by a 38.0 net hp (28.3 kW) SAA4D88E-7 engine that is EPA Tier IV Final emission certified. Click for more...

Toronto Owner Operator Finds Increased Productivity in the Tightest of Places →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trailering in a 59,300 pound excavator to demolish a brick building will definitely draw notice – especially when the buildings on either side of the structure to be razed are literally just a couple feet away. That’s the challenge that family-owned RoadEx Contracting Ltd, a three-generation owner operator construction company located in Toronto Canada, frequently faces. “We’ve had occupants of buildings sit and watch our operators all day as we knock the structures down,” said Ernie Campoli, RoadEx owner. Click for more...

Raleigh Company Aims to Meet Area’s Waste Removal Needs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Getting actual dirt on your hands and coming home dog-tired at the end of the day can still buy success in this country. Dan Wall exemplifies this idea. Since 2006, through his hard work and perseverance, Wall was able to turn a one-man, one-truck operation into a booming business. Wall’s Elite Waste Services is a successful firm in the Raleigh area due in large measure to his tenacity and enthusiasm. Click for more...

Hyundai Launches R140/160/180LC-9A Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added three new mid-size excavator models — the R140LC-9A, R160LC-9A and the R180LC-9A, — to its 9A series product line. These machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier IV Interim engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo EC350E Switches Tasks With Ease →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Volvo EC350E crawler excavator lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements in general applications. Powered by a Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC350E delivers powerful digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and a significant improvement in fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The EC350E 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...

Case Introduces Tier IV Final CX350D →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case CX350D is designed to provide significant operational gains over previous models, including cycle times up to 12 percent faster, improved responsiveness and multifunctional control, and up to 14 percent greater fuel efficiency. With an operating weight of 82,483 lbs., the CX350D features a 268 hp Tier IV Final diesel engine and up to 56,157 foot-pounds of bucket digging force. As part of the Case D Series lineup, the CX350D offers more standard features than any previous Case excavator, simplifying the buying process and making the machine extremely versatile and operator friendly, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Topcon Unveils New 2D, 3D Excavator Control Systems →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Topcon Positioning Group added two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and TS-i3 sensors. The GX-30 features a full-color touchscreen display. The TS-i3 sensors have no moving components, offer single and dual-axis measurement modes, and include convenient LED status indicators. X-32: 2D Indicate System for Grade Control“The X-32 is a versatile and easy-to-use 2D excavator system that includes technology not available on other, more expensive systems,” said Kris Maas, manager of machine control product marketing. Click for more...

Cat 390F, 374F Meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 390F and 374F excavators use fuel-efficient Cat ACERT engines — the C15 in the 374F and C18 in the 390F — to meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final emissions regulations. The new models build on the durability, reliability, and performance of the D Series, and they reflect Cat’s F Series design criteria, which include low fluid consumption for minimal operating costs, optimum operator comfort, easy serviceability, and class-leading productivity. Click for more...

Cat 336F Excavator Delivers Superior Productivity, Fuel Efficiency With Reduced Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 336F excavator is built to meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final emissions standards, and it comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdown setting turns the engine off after a specified amount of idle time. Additionally, the operator can reduce engine speed to idle with the touch of a button to help save fuel, plus an economy power mode helps the operator manage and conserve fuel. Click for more...

JS145 Crawler Excavator Meets Tier IV Interim Without DPF →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s JS145 crawler excavator is a 14.5 ton machine, powered by a JCB Ecomax diesel engine, delivering a powerful 108 hp (81 kW). As with all 4.4-L Ecomax engines, these motors meet the Tier IV Interim emissions standards without using a bulky, expensive diesel particulate filter (DPF) or an exhaust after-treatment system such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR). Maximum EfficiencyRevised hydraulics and improved control systems, in combination with the highly efficient Ecomax engine, results in fuel savings of up to 10 percent for the customer in normal excavation duties. Click for more...

Topcon X-63i Excavator Indicate System Increases Productivity, Accuracy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Topcon Positioning Group has added the X-63i 3D indicate system to its machine control line of products. The new system combines Topcon’s GNSS global positioning technology and machine sensors with the heavy-duty GX-60 touchscreen color display to provide an easy-to-use system for increased excavation efficiency, according to Kris Maas, machine control product marketing manager. The X-63i is upgradeable to Topcon’s fully automatic excavator systems. Click for more...

Operators Hit the Ground Running With the Zero Tail Swing TC37 Crawler Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Terex zero tail swing TC37 crawler excavator meets the demand for a compact machine in applications where space is a premium. Designed to turn 360 degrees within the width of its tracks, the TC37 zero tail swing excavator is at home in confined and restricted areas. Ideal for utility contractors, this mini allows operators to get up close and personal in places where conventional excavators can’t fit. Click for more...

A Look at the Liebherr R 956 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr’s R 956 crawler excavator weighs approximately 122,100 lb. (55,400 kg) and replaces the previous R 954 model. Further improvements in comfort and reliability were among the main development priorities for the new R 956. Performance and Comfort In Versatile ConfigurationsThe R 956 features a 6-cylinder diesel engine with common rail fuel injection. The output of this Liebherr diesel engine is 326 hp (240 kW). Click for more...

A & B Dirt Movers Lives Up to Its Name for I-40 Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As the project to expand Interstate 40 in central Arkansas was announced, it was a pretty good bet that some of the grading work for the highway would be handled by A&B Dirt Movers Inc. Since 1954, the company had done site preparation, grading and storm drainage work on hundreds of projects throughout the Conway region. This included roads and highways, colleges and universities, airports, retail centers, office complexes and more. Click for more...

Geith Heavy-Duty Buckets Provide Superior Strength, Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for use with excavators weighing between 8 and 75 tons (7.2 and 68 t), Geith heavy-duty buckets are ideal for general construction site work as well as more demanding excavation applications involving soil, dirt and gravel. Available in a variety of sizes, Geith heavy-duty buckets weigh between 824 and 9,548 lbs. (373 and 4,330 kg), with the largest model boasting a heaped capacity of 5-1/2 cu. Click for more...

Cost-Saving Cat Grade Control Standard on 323 Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Cat 323 excavators will come equipped with fuel- and labor-saving Cat grade control as standard equipment. The technology is a factory-integrated system that helps operators get to grade quickly, efficiently and accurately using real-time positioning and cut-and-fill data that is displayed on the standard cab monitor. The system helps the excavator operator get digging and slope work done right the first time to save money on fuel and materials, and it minimizes the need for a grade checker and other support equipment. Click for more...

Swiderski Equipment Hosts Hands-On Doosan Demo Day →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Swiderski Equipment hosted a demo open house for guests to operate Doosan construction equipment, including excavators (track and wheeled), wheel loaders and various attachments, on Aug. 5 at its Mosinee, Wis., facility. Attendees experienced hands-on product testing with various pieces available to maneuver, dig, and dump, experiencing first-hand the durability and comfort of these machines. Doosan experts were on site to assist guests and answer any questions. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Expands Compact Excavator Series With EZ 17 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson’s 1.9 ton (1.7 t) compact excavator — EZ 17 — is the smallest zero tail model by Wacker Neuson and combines a compact footprint, expandable undercarriage and two-speed drive. The new EZ 17 provides maximum maneuverability and accessibility. Wacker Neuson’s EZ 17 offers a maximum digging depth of 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) and a bucket breakout force of 4,204 lbf. This new excavator can access hard to reach areas, such as backyard landscaping applications. Click for more...

JCB Compact Excavator Takes Conventional Approach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB launched its first conventional tail swing compact excavator in the 3.0 ton (2.7 t) North American market, with the launch of the 8029 CTS. Powered by a transverse 25 hp (18.4 kW) engine, the excavator has a tail swing just 18.5 in. (47 cm) longer than the 8025 ZTS zero tail swing machine. Despite these compact dimensions it boasts a 19 percent higher lift capacity and an 82 percent improvement in lift capacity over the tracks. Click for more...

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