Excavators

Hyundai Introduces R220LC-9A Amphibious Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s R220LC-9A Amphibious excavator is equipped with amphibious undercarriage designed for wet environments like swamps and marshes. This versatile machine is ideal for maneuvering in soft terrain whether it’s dredging a waterway or doing construction in wetlands, according to the manufacturer. The R220LC-9A Amphibious excavator features hydraulic extendable pontoons constructed with premium grade steel that are designed for floatation on water. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Displays R180W-9A →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai’s R180W-9A wheeled excavator provides operators with many improvements from previous models, including a Tier IV Interim engine upgrade. The R180W-9A is ideal for construction and utility projects that require travel such as road and highway demolition and repair, according to the manufacturer. The R180W-9A has an operating weight of 38,100 lbs. (17,280 kg) and is powered by a 155 hp (115 kW) Cummins QSB6.7 Tier IV Interim & EU Stage III B engine. Click for more...

Sany Signs Kitsap Tractor & Equipment as New Dealer for Washington State →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sany America recently announced a dealership agreement with Kitsap Tractor & Equipment, Silverdale, Wash., establishing Kitsap as a Sany excavator dealer serving the state of Washington. Appointing Kitsap as a dealership extends the availability of Sany equipment and service to an important region, as the company continues expanding its North American dealer network, according to Eric Teague, vice president of the Sany earthmoving group. Click for more...

Hyundai Presents R60CR-9A Compact Radius Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai’s R60CR-9A compact radius excavator is designed for maximum performance and is ideal for tight, confined job sites where space is limited such as urban or residential settings and sensitive landscapes, according to the manufacturer. The 13,010 lb. (5,900 kg) R60CR-9A is equipped with a 63 hp (47.0 kW), fuel efficient, Tier IV Final Yanmar 4TNV98C engine. The engine is electronically controlled for optimum fuel to air ratio and clean, efficient combustion and provides low noise, anti-restart features. Click for more...

Bobcat M-Series Tier IV E32i, E35i Excavators Feature Increased Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has released two new Tier IV excavators — the E32i and E35i — which feature increased fuel efficiency and a new forward-mount instrumentation system. The Tier IV-compliant E32i and E35i have been designed as additional offerings from Bobcat Company in the 3-ton (2.7 t) class of compact excavators. These two 24.8-hp (18.5 kW) excavators feature a direct-inject, 1.7-L, naturally aspirated diesel engine that provides exceptional fuel economy while maintaining performance expectations for buyers in this excavator class, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan Wedge Lock Coupler Attachment Expands Mounting System Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan has released the wedge lock coupler for use with the company’s 6.6 to 58 ton (6 to 53 t) crawler excavators. This new attachment expands the Doosan coupler line, which currently includes the hydraulic quick coupler. The new wedge lock coupler manual mounting system is approved for use with 13 crawler-excavator models including the DX63-3, DX85R-3, DX140LC-3, DX140LCR-3, DX180LC-3, DX225LC-3, DX235LCR, DX255LC-3, DX300LC-3, DX350LC-3, DX420LC-3, DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3. Click for more...

Kobelco Raises Nearly $20,000 in Donations for Wounded Warriors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The bucket of an awe-inspiring crawler excavator collected nearly $20,000 in donations for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) at Kobelco Construction Machinery USA’s ConExpo-Con/AGG booth. Kobelco created only five limited edition SK350LC crawler excavators wrapped in a patriotic/military design as part of a WWP fundraiser, and displayed one at the recent Las Vegas construction industry trade show. Click for more...

East Pine Bush Equipment Finds Success With Gorilla Hammers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kevin Keroack, general manager of East Pine Bush Equipment couldn’t be happier with his company’s relationship with Gorilla Hammers. "Hammer sales and hammer rentals are a big part of our business at East PBE, " Keroack began. "Over the years we have represented a number of different manufacturers. For rental purposes we typically rent hammers with an excavator carrier. "I originally got wind of the Gorilla hammers from our parent company, Pine Bush Equipment, in Pine Bush, New York and their CEO, Steve Boniface. Click for more...

Komatsu Showcases PC390LL-10 Log Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC390LL-10 log loader has a flywheel horsepower of 257 hp (192 kW) and is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engine. EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified it is built upon a Tier III engine platform. Weighing in at 106,924 lbs. (48,500 kg) in log loader configuration, the PC390LL-10 has improved efficiency, 5 percent greater horsepower, lower fuel consumption, a new Oregon OSHA ROPS/OPS/FOPS/TOPS/WBC certified forestry cab for improved operator comfort, and enhanced serviceability to maximize productivity while lowering operating costs when compared to the previous model, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Pin Grabber Coupler Satisfies Regulations, Delivers Value →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat pin grabber coupler for excavators meets or exceeds global industry standards for coupler safety, including the European Union EN474 standard and the ISO/DIS-13031 "best practices" ruling. The new coupler, designed and built by Caterpillar, not only satisfies new safety criteria but also adds significant customer value by enhancing overall machine versatility and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Iowa Contractor Relies on Nye’s Stumpharvester Model SHX 350 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The memory is still fresh enough to make Nick Wylie cringe. J. Pettiecord Inc. crews were hard at work clearing 30 acres of trees along a new rail line when the shear they were using to process stumps broke. In an instant, work came to a standstill and it stayed that way for three weeks while crews waited for the shear to be re-welded and repaired. "It just killed production," said Wylie, J. Pettiecord, executive vice-president. Click for more...

Kobelco SK850LC Excavator Delivers Power, Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA’s, SK850LC model crawler excavator has returned to the North American market. This super-sized machine is the largest excavator in Kobelco’s product line, packing performance, productivity and fuel efficiency in one piece of equipment, according to the manufacturer. The SK850 is built with a 510 hp high pressure, common-rail fuel-injected engine offering an increased amount of power while remaining eco-friendly. Click for more...

A&B Dirt Movers Expands Interstate 40 in Central Ark. →

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 has 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...

Taylor County Meets Roadway Maintenance Challenges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Taylor County, Ga., is split right down the middle by the fall line geological formation. That means that half the county is classified as the Piedmont region, consisting of rolling hills and clay-based soils. The other half is in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region — markedly flatter with sandy soil, largely a coincidence of how a map was laid out in 1852. But Taylor County has approximately 400 mi. Click for more...

Sany Signs Central Atlanta Tractor as Excavator Dealer of Northern Georgia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sany America announced a dealership agreement with Central Atlanta Tractor Sales, Austell, Ga., establishing Central Atlanta Tractor as a Sany excavator dealer serving central and northern Georgia. Central Atlanta Tractor joins a fast-growing North American network of dealers that sell and support Sany hydraulic excavators. "Sany America looks forward to working with Central Atlanta Tractor in meeting the equipment and service needs of contractors and other customers throughout central and northern Georgia," said Eric Teague, vice president of the Sany earthmoving group. Click for more...

Link-Belt Excavators Now Equipped with RemoteCARE Telematics System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... All Link-Belt Excavators sold after April 1, 2014 will be equipped with RemoteCARE , an equipment- based, user friendly management tool that combines telematics with GPS technology according to LBX Company LLC. RemoteCARE provides timely and reliable machine utilization and operational information, as well as 24-hour surveillance and geo-fencing capabilities. The system enables remote monitoring and tracking of machine location, operational performance, working status and periodic maintenance requirements. Click for more...

ConExpo 2014 a Success for Hyundai Construction Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., a leading earth moving and material handling equipment manufacturer, recently participated in a successful ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, which had a total show attendance of over 130,000 visitors from around the world. The international event held March 4-8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada showcased the latest and greatest products, services and technologies in the construction industry. Click for more...

A & B Dirt Movers Is Moving the Earth for Interstate 40 With Help from KOBELCO SK260LC →

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. After all, 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...

Experienced Team Drives First Year Success for Kobelco →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Kobelco Construction Machinery USA relaunched its line of crawler excavators as an independent brand in 2013, the company never imagined how quickly it would reestablish a footing in North America. The signing of more than 50 dealers in its first six months drove a significant demand for Kobelco excavators, a demand that Kobelco worldwide has diligently worked to support and one that has helped the company regain market share within its first year of independent operation. Click for more...

Volvo EC380E Is a Heavy Hitter in Tough Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The EC380E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment features a Tier IV Final engine, combining efficiency, productivity and durability for maximum profitability in quarry and mass excavation applications. The EC380E crawler excavator lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a Tier IV Final Volvo D13 engine, the EC380E delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions with a 9 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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