Excavators

Kobelco’s New U.S. Headquarters Supports Rapid Growth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Kobelco Construction Machinery USA relaunched its popular line of crawler excavators as an independent brand earlier this year, the company never imagined how quickly they’d 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 throughout 2013, and one that has helped the company regain market share within its first year of independent operation. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces its Newest EPA Tier 4 Interim Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC170LC-10 excavator is the newest addition to its dash-10 series. With operating weights ranging from 38,100-41,600 lbs., the PC170LC-10 provides improved performance with up to 5% more lift capacity with the standard counterweight, while an optional heavier counterweight provides up to 15% more lift capacity when compared to the previous model PC160LC-8, according to the company. Click for more...

Cowin Supplies Volvo Excavators for Sister Companies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It’s been said that the only constant in the world is change. Such is the case for family-owned and operated Good Hope Contracting Inc. and its sister company Blount Springs Materials, both based in the same facility in Cullman, Ala. Two key additions to the staff over the last year or so have changed the face of the company. Richard Brown joined the organization as vice president of Good Hope Contracting Inc., and Ray Henry is the new vice president of Blount Springs Materials. Click for more...

Screener Crusher Processor Turns Heads on Windmill Farm →

All construction projects have unexpected surprises and last-minute changes. But a last-minute change helped The Morse Group discover new processes and uncover a new opportunity to save time and reduce cost on this and future jobs. The Illinois-based electrical contracting giant was just about to start a Wisconsin installation of direct-burial high-voltage underground cables for six 262-ft. (80 m) wind turbines, each with three 135-ft. Click for more...

Allu M-Series Screener Crushers Designed for Soft Rock Mining Debut →

New Jersey-based Allu Group Inc.’s Mining Series (M-Series) all-in-one screener crusher attachment for the mining industry will make its North American debut at ConExpo-Con/AGG March 4 to 8, 2014. The M-Series processes a wide variety of mined materials, including coal, oil shale, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, phosphate, salt and other soft rock. With the extraction of resources from the ground becoming ever more expensive and complex, Allu’s processing bucket loads, carries, crushes and places material either into stockpiles or directly into trucks. Click for more...

Making Steep Work Easy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... “My dad was a pipeliner, and all my life I’ve been in and out of the oil and gas pipeline business,” said Ronald Lane, owner of Ronald Lane Inc. “When I started this business in 1979, the work that I could get was what nobody else wanted — ’winch-line’ jobs. That means pipeline excavation on ground so steep that your excavator was anchored to two and even four dozers, with the dozers’ winch lines providing stability.”That experience has since provided the company with a competitive step-up. Click for more...

Ring Power Hosts Demo Day in St. Augustine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ring Power Corp. recently hosted a demo day at a site in St. Augustine, Fla. The demo day gave customers a chance to test equipment including track loaders, mini-excavators, a wheel loader and an excavator with the Indexator Rototilt attachment. An "Equipment Rodeo Competition" allowed guests to show off their skills using a mini-excavator and a track loader on an obstacle course with the chance to win prizes for the best operators. Click for more...

Yanmar and Manitou Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar has acquired 6.26 percent of the capital and voting rights of Manitou BF. The shares were acquired from the French bank Société Générale. This shareholding investment comes as the two groups enhance their strategic alliance, expanding cross distribution into Mexico and Latin America. Marcel Braud, chairman of the board of directors stated: “I would like to thank Société Générale for having always stood by us and for permitting the arrival of our partner, Yanmar, as an equity investor in Manitou”. Click for more...

Walther Chips Away at Potato Industry With Blanchard →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As one of the leading suppliers to Lay’s potato chips, Walther Farms is committed to cultivating the perfect spud. “We grow for Frito-Lay in eight different states, including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina,” said Walther Farms manager Jeremy Walther. “We’ve been producing for the company for over 40 years. It’s a great relationship, because of the transparency that both entities provide.” Recently, the Walther family converted a former hunting reserve in South Carolina, in order to expand their potato production. Click for more...

SITECH Hosts Open House, Demos Machine Control Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SITECH Chesapeake held its open house on Sept. 17 at its location on 19 Thomas Ave. in Brooklyn, Md., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A pit beef, pit ham, and pit turkey lunch catered by the Cookout was enjoyed by all. More than 80 customers attended the event. There were multiple demonstrations throughout the day including three live demos showcasing 2D and 3D machine control products. Products demonstrated included a Trimble GCS flex system on a Cat 316E excavator; an ATI level best box with dual laser grade and slope control on a Cat 277C; full Trimble 3D machine control systems on a Cat 336E excavator; a Cat D4K2 LGP bulldozer; and a Universal Total Station (UTS) controlling a Cat 12M2 motorgrader to within .02 accuracy. Click for more...

Alban CAT Hosts Cat-A-Thon Sales Event in Baltimore →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 200 guests attended the Oct. 15, 7th annual Alban CAT Cat-A-Thon event held at its Baltimore, Md., facility. Guests were invited early for a “Get to Know Us Breakfast” and got a sneak peek of the event. Attendees that registered for the event were entered into a drawing to win a used electric club car utility vehicle. A Cat 308E2 excavator was available for guests to test out and more than 20 vendors were on hand to demo their products. Click for more...

Link-Belt Excavator Company Unveils New Management Team →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the appointment of Eric Sauvage as President and CEO, LBX Company today announced its new senior management team which already started transitioning and will be effective by January 1st, 2014. “We have been experiencing substantial organic growth over the last several years in North America and internationally. This momentum has been achieved by maintaining a strong focus on our key markets and customer needs, stated Eric Sauvage. Click for more...

Allu to Showcase D, DL Bucket Attachments at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allu Group Inc. will be located in the Gold Lot in booth 2109 at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014 trade show. The New Jersey-based Allu will demonstrate both its D-Series and DL Screener bucket attachments at the booth as well as display its PMX power mixer. The PMX is an integral part of the Allu soil stabilization system. Allu will have both large and compact excavators on the stand demonstrating the screening and crushing features of its attachments. Click for more...

Yancey Bros. Helps Strack Expand, Replenish Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Strack Inc., a pipeline and site development business in Georgia, turned to its Cat dealer for equipment that would provide the best return on investment when it was time to replenish and expand its fleet. The company, considered a major player in the trending pipeline business across the southeastern corner of the United States, began 65 years ago in Fairburn, Ga. Strack President Jonathan Strack turned to Yancey Bros. Click for more...

Terex Wheeled Excavators Available in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex TW85 and TW110 wheeled excavators offer North American contractors power, productivity and mobility on job sites where the versatility of a wheeled machine is required. As no additional transport equipment is needed to move these units between job sites, these machines are ideal for urban applications where contractors want dedicated excavators for lifting, digging and laying pipes, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Allu’s DL Screening Buckets Extend Range to Compacts →

Allu Group Inc.’s DL screening buckets are designed specifically for use with compact base machines such as mini-excavators, small wheel loaders, skid steers and backhoes. One bucket allows you to change screen sizes ranging from 5/8, 1 ¼ and 2 in. (1.6, 3 and 5 cm) just by changing out the screen and hammers. The DL screening bucket is an ideal tool for landscapers and is engineered to screen, mix, aerate and load top soil, peat and compost. Click for more...

Link-Belt Cleans Up After Sandy Just in Time for Labor Day →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Labor Day weekend arrives, and so do the beachcombers. The crowds may not be as large as last year’s, but considering the adversity the Jersey Shore has faced, the amount of people ready to enjoy a weekend in the surf and sun is nothing short of phenomenal. The StormEveryone affected by Superstorm Sandy has a story about the day it hit. Some speak of thankfully parking the car several blocks away so they had a means of escape, some about that lucky piece of property amidst the chaos that had absolutely no damage. Click for more...

Hyundai Releases Interim Tier IV R25Z-9A Zero Swing Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. R25Z-9A zero swing excavator provides operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to its prior model including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability, according to the manufacturer. The excavator is ideal for tight, confined job sites in residential and urban settings with applications ranging from landscape/hardscaping and light construction to light demolition, road and utility work. Click for more...

Iron Takes the Field in the Astrodome - ConExpo 1981 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... This ConExpo article was published in Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) right after ConExpo 1981 concluded in January. 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. Houston Texas — The J.I. Case Company highlighted its enormous ConExpo ’81 display with the first public showing of its new line of loader-backhoes. Click for more...

New Army Reserve Center Supports Soldiers, Meets Anti-Terrorism Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A new Army Reserve Center constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers is now home to members of the 518th Sustainment Brigade in Knightdale, N.C. The $19 million structure had to meet anti-terrorism and force protection requirements. As a result, the building features blast windows and doors, restricted vehicle access and minimum vehicular standoff distances. “The soldiers are very happy to be in their new Reserve Center, which was designed to support their training and operational requirements,” said Col. Click for more...

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