Excavators

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...

Volvo Small-Wonder ECR25D Short Swing Radius Excavator Gets up Close and Personal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It might be small, but the ECR25D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers maximum mobility, performance and power. With a weight of 2.5 tons (2.2 t), the ECR25D achieves greater breakout and tearout forces (8,453 lbs. combined) than the 2.8-ton (2.5 t) ECR28 excavator it replaces. Heavy loads are easily managed with the lifting capacity of the ECR25D, and superior control and balance keep the machine surefooted in any situation. Click for more...

Hyundai Releases Compact Radius Interim Tier IV Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added two new compact radius crawler excavators: the R145LCR-9A and R235LCR-9A. The new compact radius excavators provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. These excavators are ideal for handling small to mid-size excavating projects, demolition and road and utility work in confined spaces such as in urban areas. Click for more...

Case Introduces CX75C SR, CX80C Mid-Sized Excavators →

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...

Montabert Launches CPA 225E Drilling Attachment in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for use on excavators ranging in size from 15 to 25 tons (13.6 to 22.6 t), the Montabert CPA 225E drilling attachment enables operators to transition from digging to drilling in a matter of minutes. The CPA 225E drilling attachment is easily transported between job sites, delivering optimal drilling power in the blast hole, slide stabilization, tunneling, anchor bolting and other long-reach applications. Click for more...

Fecon Introduces New Excavator Powered Stump Grinder →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon Inc.’s SH360 excavator stumper is the newest addition to its stump grinder product line. The SH360 mounts to any 20+ton (18 t) excavator via a bolt-on mount custom fit to the particular excavator. Hydraulics and drive train can be set up for the power provided by the excavator in the 45 to 65 gpm (170 to 246 Lpm) range and up to 5500 psi. For ultimate performance the SH360 can be set up for the Fecon BHP170 and BHP250 self-contained powerpacks with Fecon power management that deliver 65 to 105 gpm (246 to 397 Lpm). Click for more...

Nahant Beach Reservation Rehab Project Requires Delicate Maneuvers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Unless you are a seagull or a yacht, there is only one way to access Nahant Beach, Mass. — a beach with a heavily traveled causeway and public access areas in desperate need of rehabilitation. To that end, Pihl Inc., a Denmark-based company with U.S. headquarters in Canton, Mass., is completing the seventh phase of a delicate seven-phase, $20 million, four-year beach access and rehabilitation project. Click for more...

SANY Announces Chicago Machinery as Ill., Ind. Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Chicago Machinery Co. has been named a SANY America excavator dealer covering a 150-mi. radius surrounding Chicago in northern Illinois and northern Indiana. “The Thoesen family has stood for quality and doing the job right for over 40 years,” said Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving SANY America. “That’s why SANY has the utmost confidence in Chicago Machinery in representing SANY in a manner our customers expect and deserve. Click for more...

Pennsylvania Paving Company Uses Compact Excavator for Site Prep and Demolition →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Full-sized excavators are among the most powerful types of heavy equipment available. With its massive size, long boom, rugged construction and big attachments, an excavator is the machine to have when you need to demolish a large structure, dig sizeable holes or move considerable amounts of dirt or other materials. However, when a contractor has to perform these types of tasks in a confined space or on a smaller scale, a full-sized excavator simply won’t do. Click for more...

Hyundai, Harter Team up to Help After Hurricane Sandy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To assist with Hurricane Sandy cleanup and rebuilding of the New Jersey shore, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. and its New Jersey equipment dealer, Harter Equipment Inc, have donated the use of a new Hyundai R210LC-9 excavator to the town of Mantoloking, N.J. Hurricane Sandy had a major effect on the state of New Jersey when it struck on Oct. 29, 2012. It’s estimated that more than two million households in the state lost power during the storm, more than 340,000 homes were damaged or destroyed and economic losses to businesses have approached $30 billion. Click for more...

Volvo Group Opens SDLG Excavator Factory in Brazil →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Production has started in Brazil of excavators from Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd (Lingong). The SDLG-branded machines will be built in a $10 million purpose-built assembly hall within the Volvo Group facility in Pederneiras, in the state São Paulo. To begin there will be four SDLG crawler excavator models produced — the LG6150E, LG6210E, LG6225E and LG6250E models, covering weight classes from 152 to 26.8 tons (13.8 to 24.3 t). Click for more...

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