Excavators

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...

Volvo Guarantees Fuel Efficiency for Some Iron Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment North America is backing its dedication to fuel efficiency with a fuel efficiency guarantee program, available with purchase of applicable articulated haulers, wheel loaders and excavators through Dec. 31, 2013. Fuel costs continue to be one of the most significant operating expenses owners face today. Volvo Construction Equipment continues to maximize operator fuel savings with advancements in product development and technology and is reinforcing this dedication with an expansion of its fuel efficiency guarantee program. Click for more...

C.R.C. Works to Transform Airport Into Wetlands Using Liebherr Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A driver on Interstate Route 95 corridor south, from Boston through Canton, Mass., into Pawtucket, R.I., may notice German-made excavators run by a local company. This partnership is a sign of international trade, commerce and satisfaction. C.R.C. Company Inc. in Quincy, Mass., has 34 years of road and deep marine construction experience. The company has been using four Liebherr excavators for various projects along Route 95 — has been using four Liebherr excavators for various projects along Rte. Click for more...

SANY Names Totem First Excavator Dealer in Alaska →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Totem Equipment & Supply has been named the first SANY America excavator dealer in Alaska, representing SANY in the Anchorage market. "There is a lot of opportunity in Alaska and we’re excited to partner with a company that has found the key to success for over 50 years," said Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving at SANY America. "Totem is another family-owned success story with a dedicated heritage of trust, dependability and customer service. Click for more...

Genesis XT Mobile Shears Now Available in Eight Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Genesis Attachments has four new XT Mobile Shear models, increasing the line to eight. The new GXT 445 and GXT 775 straight and rotator models join the GXT 555 and GXT 665 models introduced in April 2013. Shorter in length and height and lighter in weight, the GXT features a center of gravity that is closer to the excavator, enabling the rotating models to mount on 46,000 to 78,000 lb. (20,865 to 35,380 kg) excavators that previously could only carry smaller, less powerful shears. Click for more...

Kobelco SK210LC Excavator Brings Improved Job Site Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco’s 48,500 lb. (22,000 kg) SK210 is a mid-sized excavator equipped with a fuel efficient, 157 hp (117 kW) HINO engine, provides substantial power while meeting Tier IV fuel emission requirements. To optimize power and fuel consumption the SK210 features three engine operating modes, H for heavy loads, S for standard loads and ECO to reduce fuel consumption when moving lighter loads. Operators can easily switch between modes by simply pressing a button in the cab throughout the course of their workday. Click for more...

Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of its BL60B and BL70B, Volvo Construction Equipment thoroughly redesigned its backhoe loader range — offering improved performance, usability and a modern appearance. The machine combines in a single, stable platform the strength and simplicity of a Volvo wheel loader with the power and performance of a Volvo excavator. With an average operating weight that ranges from 17,500 to 19,500 lbs. Click for more...

Iconic Power Plant Topples to the Ground →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In what’s being described as the largest demolition in the state’s history, crews in Hollywood, Fla., have successfully imploded the Port Everglades Power Plant, using 450 lbs. (204.1 kg) of dynamite and 90 controlled explosions. It took only a minute for the four 7,500 ton (6,803.8 t) boilers and smokestacks to collapse as predicted, both in timing and location. “It sounded like Fourth of July fireworks as the early charges detonated, and then moved to more of a rolling thunder,” said Greg Brostowicz, company spokesman of Florida Power & Light. Click for more...

Schneider Excavating Works to Restore Sheboygan River →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The approximately 81 mi. (130 km) Sheboygan River meanders a bit in eastern Wisconsin before emptying into Lake Michigan at the city of Sheboygan, Wis., located just 55 mi. (89 km) north of Milwaukee, 60 mi. (97 km) south of Green Bay. Over the years, heavy manufacturing along the eastern section of the river had left Sheboygan’s downtown riverbed with a high concentration of PCBs and other chemicals, which made any form of swimming and other water sports in the river impossible. Click for more...

Volvo CE Operating Margin Recovers in Second Quarter; Order Intake Rises →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Reflecting the continued slowdown in the size of the total market for construction equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw a reduction in its second quarter 2013 results, with sales down 19 percent during the period. Behind the headline figures there were underlying positives, including a good order intake and improving trends in China, Europe and the Middle East. And despite the lower sales, due to cost and inventory control measures, the company’s operating margin more than doubled compared to the first quarter of 2013. Click for more...

Case Expands Compact Excavator Line With CX55B →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment expanded its compact excavator product line into a new class segment with the introduction of the Case CX55B minimum tail swing model. The new compact excavator provides enhanced lift capacity, digging force and operator comfort, according to the manufacturer. With a large boom and arm for greater reach, the Case CX55B delivers 11,240 lbf (50 kN) of bucket digging force. Click for more...

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