Excavators

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...

Large Screener Crusher Attachment Turns Loaders, Excavators Into High-Efficiency Processing Machines →

As costs for fuel, personnel, equipment and regulatory compliance rise, the extraction of resources from the ground in North America is becoming more expensive and complex. Inefficiency in the mining process adds to the cost of doing business, and often is a result of unnecessary processing steps, extra handling and wasted material. Just about any mining application will follow many of the same traditional processing steps, whether it is hard rock mining, soft rock mining or quarrying. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces Model ET 20 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is offering a new 2-ton (1.8 t) excavator that offers performance and comfort in a compact package. The ET 20 is a productive and versatile digging machine with a maximum digging depth of 8-ft. 10-in. (2.7 m) and a strong breakout force of 4,226 lbs. The redesigned cab on the ET 20 sets new standards for the operator’s complete comfort for a fatigue-free work day. It starts with a double door design that allows the operator to enter or exit the machine from either side. Click for more...

Powerful JCB Compact Excavators for North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB added to its extensive compact excavator line-up in the North American market with the launch of the 8018 CTS. The 8018 CTS is JCB’s most powerful entrant in the competitive 3,300 lb. (1,497 kg) class. The compact excavator features a fabricated box boom design that gives this machine a rugged, robust appearance. The boom and dipper’s slim construction also provides enhanced visibility down the trench, improving productivity. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Launches a Dual Power Excavator With Zero Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson has introduced a 1-ton (.9 t) excavator that can run off diesel or electric power. The 803 dual power mini-excavator runs off a standard diesel engine or can easily be connected to an electro-hydraulic pump — allowing the machine to operate emission-free. This solution is perfect for interior excavating and demolition, and is unique in that the operator can choose between diesel and electric power on the same machine depending on the application, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo Excavators Assist Chicago Contractor in Tight Spot →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Taylor Excavating & Wrecking Inc., a family-run business serving Chicago and its suburbs, specializes in working in tight downtown areas. So when President and Owner Tommy Taylor found the machine that worked best for these conditions, he went back and ordered two more. Currently demoing two buildings at 1100 North Street, a commercial building and a three-story condo building (that was finished in January), Taylor Excavating purchased its first Volvo ECR235DL crawler excavator in 2013 from the local full service distributor McAllister Equipment Co. Click for more...

JCB Gears up for Market Growth With New Fuel Efficient Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of an exciting new range of midis. The first three machines being unveiled as part of the new line-up are the 67C-1 and 86C-1 conventional tail swing models and the 85Z-1 zero-tail swing excavator — all designed to grab a bigger share of a market which is expected to grow by at least 16 percent over the next four years. Click for more...

Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control. In addition, remapping of the TIV Interim engine’s software has resulted in further reductions in fuel consumption and improved digging and roading performance. Electronic Control Auto idle is a system that automatically returns the machine’s engine to a low idle setting when the excavator levers have not been used for a preset amount of time. Click for more...

SANY Introduces Its First Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America has expanded its hydraulic excavator product line with the addition of its first two compact models, the short-tail swing SANY SY16C and the zero-tail swing SANY SY35U. The two new SANY compact excavators feature Tier IV-certified Yanmar engines and multi-functional attachment operation. The SY16C has an operating weight of 3,858 lb. (1,750 kg), maximum dig depth of 7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m) and bucket breakout force of 3,417 lb.ft. Click for more...

Hyundai Presents Tier IV Final R35Z-9 Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Hyundai R35Z-9 compact excavator has an operating weight of 8,050 lbs. (3,650 kg) and is powered by a reliable, fuel efficient 26.5 hp (19.8 kW) Tier IV Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine. The R35Z-9 boasts a dig depth of 10 ft. 4 in. (3.1 m) a bucket digging force of 7,050 lbf (31.4 kN) and bucket capacity of 3.78 cu. ft. (.107 cu m). The R35Z-9 offers a tail-swing radius of 2 ft. 10 in. (.8 m), allowing for efficient operation on sites where space is limited. Click for more...

Celebrating 50 Years: C.N. Wood Reaches Milestone by Putting Customers First →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Even as Bob Benard looks back on 50 years in business, he continues to look ahead. After all, reaching your golden anniversary takes more than just resting on what you’ve already done and built. It takes foresight and determination, and the chairman of the board of C.N. Wood has shown plenty of that. “I’ve always believed that growth is healthy and necessary,” said Benard, who along with Paul McCarthy, started operations at C.N. Click for more...

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