Excavators

Best Line Equipment Opening to Mark Bobcat’s Return to West Chester, Pa. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat is back in West Chester, Pa. Best Line Equipment, a regional rental, sales and service leader, is representing Bobcat in another market. This is Best Line’s 9th Bobcat dealership and 13th location overall. Craig Grove, Bobcat sales manager of Best Line, said this is a great opportunity for the company. “We are excited to bring Bobcat back to the area. With our top notch parts availability, and service, we will be able to serve the customers in the area better than ever before.”To celebrate the new location, Best Line is hosting a grand opening event on Feb. Click for more...

Takeuchi Adds Tier 4 Final TB216 To Hydraulic Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi has recently introduced the TB216 compact excavator, replacing the TB016. The TB216 features a Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine, producing 15 horsepower for ample power and performance, while delivering excellent fuel economy. The excavator has an operating weight of 3,900 pounds, and features a retractable undercarriage making it easy to transport and maneuver between gates and in confined areas. Click for more...

Terex TC50 Designed for Trenching, Excavating Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for trenching and excavating applications and offering a stable, zero-tail swing platform, the Terex TC50 compact excavator excels in constricted work environments. It is designed to turn within its tracks, guaranteeing that the rear of the machine does not swing into nearby structures or landscaping or out into oncoming traffic during operation. In addition, the offset boom allows for working in close proximity next to buildings and foundations, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Kobelco to Host Wounded Warrior Fundraiser at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has announced plans to donate $100,000 to the non-profit organization Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) from the sale of 5 Kobelco SK350 limited edition crawler excavators designed to support our troops. One of these machines will be on display in Silver Lot Booth 4408 at ConExpo 2014 from March 4th – March 8th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Supplementing the company’s donation will be monies collected from attendees making donations throughout the show in Kobelco’s exhibit. Click for more...

Gehl Z45 GEN:2 Compact Excavator Increases Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Gehl Z45 GEN:2 compact excavator incorporates features that enhance productivity, operator comfort, efficiency and cost savings on the job site. The Z45 GEN:2 compact excavator includes many upgrades from the previous Z45 model. The new Z45 GEN:2 is equipped with a 37.7 hp (28.1 kW) electronically-controlled Yanmar Tier IV emissions-certified diesel engine, which provides up to 20 percent less fuel consumption than the previous Z45 model and features an electronic throttle for precise control. Click for more...

John Deere 75G, 85G Reduced Tail-Swing Excavators to G-Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 75G and 85G excavators are the latest models to join the G-Series line. Both models feature reduced tail-swing configurations to maneuver and work around congested job sites in efficient fashion. The machines feature a wide variety of improvements, to increase visibility, operator comfort and productivity, according to the manufacturer. “The 75G and 85G were designed to handle a variety of jobs, including landscaping, light residential excavating, site development or underground work,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager of excavators, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Mustang 450Z NXT2 Brings High Efficiency to the Job Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The all-new Mustang 450Z NXT2 zero-tail-swing compact excavator incorporates features that enhance productivity, operator comfort, efficiency and cost savings on the job site. The 450Z NXT2 compact excavator includes many upgrades from the previous 450Z model. The new 450Z NXT2 is equipped with a 37.7 hp (28.1 kW) electronically-controlled Yanmar Tier IV emissions-certified diesel engine, which provides up to 20 percent less fuel consumption than the previous 450Z model and features an electronic throttle for precise control. Click for more...

Best Line Equipment to Host Grand Opening Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat is back in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Best Line Equipment will be represent Bobcat in the West Chester market. This is Best Line’s 9th Bobcat dealership and 13th location overall. Craig Grove, Bobcat Sales Manager for Best Line, calls the move “ a great opportunity for the company.” And further adds “We are excited to bring Bobcat back to the area. With our top notch parts availability, and service, we will be able to serve the customers in the area better than ever before.” To celebrate the new location, Best Line is hosting a Grand Opening event on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1. Click for more...

Kobelco Showcases SK55SRx →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA’s 2014 ConExpo Exhibit, located in Silver Lot Booth #4408, will offer show attendees an equal amount of product information and fun, including a first glimpse of the company’s all-new line of demolition equipment and its SK55SRx model crawler excavator. The company’s 2014 exhibit serves as Kobelco’s homecoming to ConExpo as an independent brand. Click for more...

Seattle’s SR 99 Alaskan Way Tunnel Progresses →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Crews operating a Hitachi Zosen Corporation tunnel boring machine began boring operations on July 30 on the $2 billion, 1.7 mi. (2.7 km) tunnel to replace the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct (SR 99 Tunnel Project) in Seattle, Wash., and have made substantial progress since. The tunnel, a design-build project for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), is being built by the Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP), a joint-venture of Dragados USA and the Tutor Perini Corp. Click for more...

Bobcat M-Series Excavator Instrumentation Improves Functionality →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A new forward-mount instrumentation system designed for enhanced functionality and improved ergonomics is available for six existing models of Bobcat compact excavators. The new instrumentation system, introduced with the E32, E35, E42, E45, E50 and E55, presents operators of Bobcat excavators with many of the functions, aesthetics and visibility they’ve come to enjoy with Bobcat loaders. The new excavator instrumentation technologies also can help owners and fleet managers better understand and evaluate their performance and costs, as well as assist them with identifying opportunities to improve machine and operator efficiencies and protect their investments. Click for more...

Case CX75C SR, CX80C Mid-Sized Excavators Have Greater Strength, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s CX75C SR and CX80C mid-sized excavators are designed to bring the power and performance of a full-sized excavator into a smaller package for improved job site accessibility and convenience. Both machines offer a Tier IV Final engine solution featuring a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Key advancements over the previous Case designs in this size class include a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7 percent faster cycle time, 20 percent larger fuel tank for extended runtimes and a 7 percent wider cab for increased productivity. Click for more...

Case CX145C SR, CX235C SR Minimum-Swing Radius Excavators Meet Tier IV Interim Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment’s CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius (MSR) excavators both use Tier IV certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) technology to meet current environmental standards — and save on fuel consumption when compared to previous models. The CX145C SR and CX235C SR also combine maneuverability and power to ensure productivity in restricted conditions — and incorporate a host of new features to improve overall performance, boost operator comfort and provide ease of maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Launches Tier IV Final R55-9A, R55W-9A Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., has added the R55-9A and R55W-9A mini-excavators to its 9A series product line. These two new machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier IV Final engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. The R55/55W-9A models are nimble machines providing plenty of power to get the job done and are ideal for rental, light construction, utility and landscape applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Montabert Crusher Buckets Provide Material Processing Alternative →

Montabert crusher buckets provide aggregates producers, as well as construction and demolition contractors, with an all-in-one collecting, crushing and loading solution. Designed for use with a variety of compact and heavy carriers weighing more than 3-1/2 tons (3.1 t) — including skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders and excavators — Montabert crusher buckets quickly process stone, concrete and asphalt debris, among other hard, inert materials. Click for more...

Komatsu Starts Production of EPA Certified Tier IV Final Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. introduces its new EPA certified Tier IV Final diesel engines, built on Komatsu’s progressive engineering improvements to reduce emissions. In addition, most machines will see reductions in fuel consumption. The Tier IV Final technology will be integrated into Komatsu America’s construction and mining engines ranging in size from 3.3 to 46 L and start commercial production in January 2014. Click for more...

MKT Unveils Excavator Mounted Lead Systems →

From Construction Equipment Guide... MKT’s new excavator mounted lead system (ELS) is designed to drive piling using a number of different types of pile driving and drilling equipment including vibratory hammers, hydraulic augers, diesel hammers, hydraulic impact hammers and air hammers. The MKT excavator mounted lead system is for use on high production jobs, in low headroom applications, and on jobs with tight quarters. Each MKT ELS system contains two hydraulic winch systems: a 34,000 lb. Click for more...

MKT Excavator Mounted Side-Clamping Hydraulic Vibratory Drivers / Extractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... P>MKT’s new line of excavator mounted side-clamping hydraulic vibratory drivers/extractors are engineered for driving piling in tough soil conditions. The MKT V-2Esc and V-5Esc hammers feature removable side-clamp and Rototilt attachments, allowing them to be either hung from a crane and powered by an MKT hydraulic power unit, or mounted to an excavator of the appropriate size and powered by its hydraulics. Click for more...

Geith Heavy Duty Buckets Provide Strength, Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for use with excavators ranging in size from 8 to 75 tons (7.2 to 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 wide variety of sizes, Geith heavy duty bucket models weigh between 783 and 8,576 lbs. (355 and 3,890 kg), with the largest model boasting a heaped capacity of 5-1/4 cu. Click for more...

ConExpo Catapults From Road Show Into Extravaganza →

From Construction Equipment Guide... This ConExpo article was published in Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) in March 2002. This and other ConExpo articles to follow will be part of a continuing series that take a look back at ConExpos past through the reporting of CEG. We hope you enjoy these retros as much as we did searching for them deep in our archives. Old-timers among us remember steamrollers, associated with the smell of hot asphalt, and steam shovels, whose operator sat in a wooden “house” on a flat chassis as he pulled levers to work the cables that swung, opened, and closed the jaws at the end of the machine’s arm. Click for more...

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