Excavators

How Yanmar Compact Equipment Put the Swing Into the 60s →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mini excavators are part of everyday life — but that hasn't always been the case. Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the concept of a small, diesel powered and hydraulically driven machine in 1968. And the world has never looked back. It's safe to say that there was a lot going on in the 1960s — civil rights movements, countercultural movements and pop music to name just three. There also was a lot of construction going on, as many societies industrialized and urbanized. Click for more...

Hyundai Sets 'New Standard' for What's Standard →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the immediate North American availability of three new models in its HX-A series of compact hydraulic excavators. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company's exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo, at the Kentucky Exposition Center. All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces E40 Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has expanded its lineup of compact excavators to include the newly released Bobcat E40. As part of the lineup expansion, Bobcat also has revised the model numbers for its 3-to-5-ton excavator lineup to more closely align with the industry's size class. With the E40, operators get high performance, fast cycle times and optimal maneuverability with practical features and pricing to match, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: Yanmar CE Celebrates 55 Years of Mini Excavator Excellence →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While the Beatles song ‘Hey Jude' was helping to launch the pop scene in Japanese culture, there was another social phenomenon going on in 1968 Japan. To try to keep up with the remarkable construction boom happening in the country, diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar had the brainwave of putting one of its engines into a scaled-down hydraulic excavator. The YNB300 was the result — a wheeled, self-propelled machine that went on to revolutionize the industry. Click for more...

DEVELON Unveils DX62R-7, DX63-7 Mini Excavators for Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON has introduced all-new 6-metric-ton mini excavators — the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 — for use in the United States and Canada. The two DEVELON excavators replace the previous iterations and join the line of next-generation -7 Series mini excavators. The DX62R-7 and DX63-7 have an updated design and impressive horsepower and weight. These machines offer standard telematics, powerful digging and lifting, attachment versatility, exceptional operator comfort and durability features, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

Turner Construction Company to Pilot Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator as Part of Program to Reduce Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the largest construction services companies in the world is testing one of the largest battery-electric machines in the world. Turner Construction Company is conducting a pilot of the 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment on a project in the heart of Silicon Valley. The EC230 Electric is the first medium-size in-house-designed electric excavator in the industry. Click for more...

How to Turn Your Compact Excavator Into a Profit Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While compact excavators are known for being efficient digging machines, your compact excavator offers jobsite versatility far beyond digging. With the right attachments and coupler system, compact excavators can perform a wide variety of tasks that can help you win jobs you may not have previously considered bidding for. Here are five jobs you can perform with a compact excavator: Demolition — Compact excavators are ideally suited for demolition work and can often complete small-scale demolition jobs, due to their power, extended reach and maneuverability. Click for more...

Volvo CE to Bring Electric Machine Demos, Productivity Solutions to Utility Expo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment will showcase its lineup of electric machines — in action — along with conventional favorites and popular services like Dig Assist and Load Assist in booth K345 at The Utility Expo, Sept. 26 to 28 in Louisville, Ky. "This will be our largest Utility Expo display to date, and the prime place to have operators try our equipment," said Scott Young, acting president of Region North America. Click for more...

Mecalac Introduces Next Generation 216MRail for North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the next generation 216MRail for North America. A dedicated railroad excavator for railway construction and maintenance, the 216MRail offers new features, such as dual drive, along with a leading power-to-weight ratio that offers the performance of a much larger railway maintenance machine. Click for more...

Amanda Gammon Appointed LBX Company Director of Operations, Administration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Amanda Gammon has been promoted to director of operations and administration after more than 16 years of commitment to LBX Company. Gammon has proven her talent and capabilities as a contributor and as a leader over the last several years through numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as corporate controller and, most recently, general manager of operations and administration. Click for more...

DEVELON DX42-7 Mini Excavator Excels in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON is expanding its range of mini excavators with the introduction of the DX42-7. With a 47-net-hp and conventional tail swing configuration, this model is ideally suited for navigating tight, congested job sites and urban areas. Part of the next-generation -7 Series mini excavator lineup, the DX42-7 offers impressive features such as fast cycle times, efficient torque-limiting piston pumps that respond to load demands, and a larger counterweight for improved balance and durability, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

VIDEO: Anderson Equipment Showcases Mecalac in Bridgeville, Pa. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, recently signed Anderson Equipment Company as its authorized dealer serving Western Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. The announcement was quickly followed by an equipment demonstration open house event held June 13, 2023, at Anderson Equipment Company's headquarters location in Bridgeville, Pa. Click for more...

Komatsu's Upgraded PC130LC-11 Excavator Is a Combination of Lightweight Power, Agility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For contractors looking for an excavator that can help complete jobs faster, Komatsu's newly upgraded PC130LC-11 with a longer undercarriage design increases lifting capacity by up to 20 percent compared to the previous model. This durable, reliable and productive 97.2-hp small conventional tail swing excavator is easily transportable and offers a unique combination of lightweight power and agility in a small package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: Global Machinery Hosts Mecalac Demo Days, Features MWR Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Global Machinery hosted a Mecalac demo day May 18, 2023, at its Denver, Colo., facility. Potential customers from across the region were given the opportunity to see each Mecalac product put through its paces, have questions answered by factory representatives and get a little seat time in for themselves. "This Mecalac event has been a great opportunity for our staff and our customers to get better acquainted with the Mecalac product," said Jeff Brown, president of Global Machinery. Click for more...

Mecalac Offers Compact Wheeled Excavators to North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers its award-winning MWR Series of wheeled excavators to the North American market. Consisting of three models — 7MWR, 9MWR and 11MWR — the series features a range of benefits to help meet the needs of operations in the construction, landscaping and forestry industries, as well as municipalities and utility construction. Click for more...

Mecalac Offers Compact Wheeled Excavators to North American Market →

Kobelco USA Introduces SK230, SK270 -7 Series Mid-Size Short Radius Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SRLC-7 (57-61,000 lb.) models in North America. These Kobelco excavators set the standard for mid-size machines, offering full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities and exceptional features, the manufacturer said. The new Kobelco SK230 and SK270 deliver power and performance while minimizing fuel consumption. Especially popular on urban job sites, both models feature a compact design and long digging reach to provide easy maneuverability and a broad working range. Click for more...

Case Breaks New Ground With Its First-of-its-Kind Lease Program for Heavy Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment excavators have long been among the swiftest, smoothest and smartest excavators in the industry. Now, through an innovative lease program called The Case Power Lease from the manufacturer and CNH Industrial Capital, equipment owners throughout the United Statesand Canada can get behind an all-new Case D Series or E Series excavator (13-metric ton and larger) with greater confidence and predictable expenses — plus the extremely rare ability to apply a credit for up to 300 unused hours at the end of the term towards the purchase of a new Case excavator, 13-metric ton or larger. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Updates ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N compact excavators range from 1.10 to 6.61 tons and have been upgraded to enhance attachment versatility and performance. Operators can more efficiently complete work in congested urban areas due to the maneuverability of these compact machines that feature either a short-tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom (USB). Click for more...

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