Excavators

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...

West Carson Street Viaduct Project Passes One-Year Mark →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A multi-span viaduct replacement project has passed the one-year mark in Pittsburgh, Pa., headed toward a spring 2016 completion date. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), awarded the contract, currently valued at $40.8 million to Lane Construction Corp., with Kerry Kennedy in charge. Work began on July 8, 2013, and a substantial amount of unforeseen utility conflicts have lead to some delays to the original completion date. Click for more...

Central Atlanta Tractor Adds SANY Line, Makes First Sale →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Central Atlanta Tractor Sales, based in Austell, Ga., recently became the SANY excavator dealer of central and north Georgia, and the first SANY excavator was sold to Tag Grinding Services Inc. in Palmetto, Ga. Jerry Brooks of Tag Grinding Services had looked at a SANY excavator at work on a job site in Atlanta. When Central Atlanta Tractor Sales received its initial machine inventory, Brooks visited Chuck Spooner in need of a new excavator for his wood recycling operation in Marietta, Ga. Click for more...

Arizona Contractor Ends Equipment Search With NYE 40CP49DU Pulverizer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Brian Thomas, owner of the BLT Companies in Yuma, Ariz., got into the business of recycling concrete largely out of necessity. As a supplier of Ready Mix Concrete, he often had waste, which ended up in his company yard. “You multiply it over time and you have a big mess,” Thomas said. “Now not only do we recycle our own, we move the crusher to the property of our customers.”To fit inside the opening of the crusher, the concrete has to be no more than 2 in. Click for more...

Volvo EC250E, EC300E Excavators Excel in Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Volvo EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators deliver a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over past models, saving customers both time and money. This efficiency is not only due to the Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo engine, but also to a range of advanced features that optimize flow and minimize pressure losses in the hydraulic system. Chief among them is the Volvo ECO mode, which automatically reduces fuel consumption without any loss of performance in most operating conditions, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Takeuchi TB230, TB240 Tier IV Excavators Now Available →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has updated its excavator model lineup. The Takeuchi TB230 and TB240 compact excavators share the same design philosophy as the recently introduced TB260 — delivering increased performance, greater working range, improved operator comfort and improved serviceability, according to the manufacturer. These models represent some of the most advanced compact hydraulic excavators available today, featuring EPA Final Tier IV compliant engines, greater hydraulic performance, advanced multi-function electronic displays as well as spacious operator stations with precision pilot controls, improved visibility and deluxe suspension seats. Click for more...

John Deere Reveals 250G LC, 350G LC, 380G LC Final Tier IV Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has upgraded three models on the G-Series excavator line. The models — 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC — are equipped with a powerful Final Tier IV engine and meet the strictest emissions standards, providing customers with higher productivity, increased uptime, and lower daily operating costs, according to the manfacturer. “When developing the new G-Series Final Tier IV models, we wanted to maintain the excellent features that John Deere excavators were known for while still evolving the line to reflect the needs and standards of the industry,” said Mark Wall, excavator product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Wraps Come Off New Entry Level Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Global backhoe loader market leader JCB announced plans to launch a new entry level backhoe loader which will be aimed at large fleet owners and rental customers around the world. Initially aimed at the key North American and Latin American markets, the new backhoe will eventually be offered to other territories including Europe, Russia and the Middle East. With a number of unique selling points, the new 3CX will go into production later this year at JCB’s Savannah plant in Georgia, increasing JCB backhoe production to four continents, with machines already manufactured in the UK, India and Brazil. Click for more...

N.Y. Contractor Purchases Special Edition Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Union Concrete & Construction Corp., a heavy highway construction company that serves the greater western New York area, recently purchased a special-edition Kobelco excavator with a special paint scheme paying tribute to the U.S. troops and supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. At the 2014 ConExpo/ConAGG construction industry trade show in Las Vegas, Kobelco displayed one of the five limited edition SK350LCs at its booth. Click for more...

Hyundai Launches R140/180/210W-9A Wheeled Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added three new wheeled excavator models, the R140W-9A, R180W-9A and the R210W-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. The R140/180/210W-9A models are mid-size excavators providing plenty of power and mobility to get the job done and are ideal for excavating projects, road and utility work and demolition, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

’Quad-C’ to Support Nanotechnology Economy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of the $1.5 billion “Nano Utica” initiative that was recently announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to further build upon the state’s successful nanotechnology-based economy, construction continues on the Computer Chip Commercialization Center — informally known as Quad-C. Co-founded and managed by the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) and State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT), Quad-C is located on the SUNYIT campus near Utica, N.Y., and is focused on device processing and packaging, IT, and supply chain support. Click for more...

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