Excavators

Amanda Gammon Appointed LBX Company Director of Operations, Administration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Amanda Gammon has been promoted to director of operations and administration after more than 16 years of commitment to LBX Company. Gammon has proven her talent and capabilities as a contributor and as a leader over the last several years through numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as corporate controller and, most recently, general manager of operations and administration. Click for more...

DEVELON DX42-7 Mini Excavator Excels in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON is expanding its range of mini excavators with the introduction of the DX42-7. With a 47-net-hp and conventional tail swing configuration, this model is ideally suited for navigating tight, congested job sites and urban areas. Part of the next-generation -7 Series mini excavator lineup, the DX42-7 offers impressive features such as fast cycle times, efficient torque-limiting piston pumps that respond to load demands, and a larger counterweight for improved balance and durability, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

VIDEO: Anderson Equipment Showcases Mecalac in Bridgeville, Pa. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, recently signed Anderson Equipment Company as its authorized dealer serving Western Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. The announcement was quickly followed by an equipment demonstration open house event held June 13, 2023, at Anderson Equipment Company's headquarters location in Bridgeville, Pa. Click for more...

Komatsu's Upgraded PC130LC-11 Excavator Is a Combination of Lightweight Power, Agility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For contractors looking for an excavator that can help complete jobs faster, Komatsu's newly upgraded PC130LC-11 with a longer undercarriage design increases lifting capacity by up to 20 percent compared to the previous model. This durable, reliable and productive 97.2-hp small conventional tail swing excavator is easily transportable and offers a unique combination of lightweight power and agility in a small package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: Global Machinery Hosts Mecalac Demo Days, Features MWR Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Global Machinery hosted a Mecalac demo day May 18, 2023, at its Denver, Colo., facility. Potential customers from across the region were given the opportunity to see each Mecalac product put through its paces, have questions answered by factory representatives and get a little seat time in for themselves. "This Mecalac event has been a great opportunity for our staff and our customers to get better acquainted with the Mecalac product," said Jeff Brown, president of Global Machinery. Click for more...

Mecalac Offers Compact Wheeled Excavators to North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers its award-winning MWR Series of wheeled excavators to the North American market. Consisting of three models — 7MWR, 9MWR and 11MWR — the series features a range of benefits to help meet the needs of operations in the construction, landscaping and forestry industries, as well as municipalities and utility construction. Click for more...

Mecalac Offers Compact Wheeled Excavators to North American Market →

Kobelco USA Introduces SK230, SK270 -7 Series Mid-Size Short Radius Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SRLC-7 (57-61,000 lb.) models in North America. These Kobelco excavators set the standard for mid-size machines, offering full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities and exceptional features, the manufacturer said. The new Kobelco SK230 and SK270 deliver power and performance while minimizing fuel consumption. Especially popular on urban job sites, both models feature a compact design and long digging reach to provide easy maneuverability and a broad working range. Click for more...

Case Breaks New Ground With Its First-of-its-Kind Lease Program for Heavy Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment excavators have long been among the swiftest, smoothest and smartest excavators in the industry. Now, through an innovative lease program called The Case Power Lease from the manufacturer and CNH Industrial Capital, equipment owners throughout the United Statesand Canada can get behind an all-new Case D Series or E Series excavator (13-metric ton and larger) with greater confidence and predictable expenses — plus the extremely rare ability to apply a credit for up to 300 unused hours at the end of the term towards the purchase of a new Case excavator, 13-metric ton or larger. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Updates ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N compact excavators range from 1.10 to 6.61 tons and have been upgraded to enhance attachment versatility and performance. Operators can more efficiently complete work in congested urban areas due to the maneuverability of these compact machines that feature either a short-tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom (USB). Click for more...

North American Pilot Will Test Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment will work with WM, formerly known as Waste Management, on a pilot project with the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator, which at 23 tons represents a major advancement in the construction industry's move toward zero-emission solutions. WM, North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, will test the mid-size electric excavator at a WM facility on the East Coast. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Launches ZAXIS-7 Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has introduced the ZAXIS-7 compact excavators to efficiently complete tasks on today's urban job sites. An ultra-short-tail swing radius on the ZX75US-7 allows access to confined spaces while an ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom model ZX85USB-7 productively digs next to walls and guard rails. Power is provided by proven, turbocharged Yanmar diesel engines. Click for more...

DEVELON DX1000LC-7 Is Ideal for Heavy Construction, Mining Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan construction equipment, is expanding its next-generation -7 Series crawler excavator offering in North America with the new DX1000LC-7. The new 100-metric-ton conventional tail swing excavator is ideal for pit and quarry customers working in aggregate settings and well-suited as a large earthmoving and excavating machine for heavy construction and infrastructure projects. Click for more...

Maryland Public Fleet Buys Volvo CE Electric Equipment to Support Sustainability Initiatives →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the Washington, D.C., suburbs, a bit of an off-road electric revolution is happening. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), which includes the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County, is adding electric construction machines from Volvo CE to its fleet as part of its ambitious sustainability action plan. "Our teams are excited about these machines because of our strong focus on reducing our carbon footprint," said Andrew Phillips, division chief, facility services, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County. Click for more...

Liebherr Presents Crawler, Railroad Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At ConExpo 2023 Liebherr's R 914 Compact and the A 924 Rail earthmoving machines were shown in action with the fully automatic quick coupling system Solidlink. Solidlink helps the operator to change attachments efficiently and safely without having to leave the cab. R 914 Compact Litronic Crawler Excavator The R 914 Compact is the smallest crawler excavator developed by Liebherr in Colmar (France). Click for more...

Wacker Neuson's ET58 Excavator is a Top Performer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's 5.8-ton ET58 compact track excavator with conventional tail is the largest in the newest family of excavators that Wacker Neuson has designed on a common platform. The 4.2-ton, ET42 and the 5-ton, EZ50 with minimal tail swing complete the trilogy of models. Looking more closely at the ET58, contractors will find a well-balanced and powerful machine designed for heavy lifting. The excavator is powered by a Stage 5, 44.8-hp Perkins engine with a maximum digging depth of 13-ft. Click for more...

Volvo Remote Control Excavators Put Safety, Versatility in Your Hands →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An advanced short range remote control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation — delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous or difficult job sites — or for those working in environments where operators need an up-close view of the task itself. Click for more...

Liebherr Brings Generation 8 Crawler Excavators to ConExpo 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ConExpo 2023 shined a light on the Generation 8 R 924 and R 945 crawler excavators. Both machines are representatives of the Generation 8 crawler excavators developed and manufactured by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France. Special advantages of the generation 8 machines, are their increased performance and efficiency combined with low fuel consumption, according to Liebherr. Since their first appearance at ConExpo 2020, the machines have become fully established in the U.S. Click for more...

Cat Rotary Cutters Offer Precise, Controlled Breaking for Trenching, Tunneling, Demolition Applications →

Cat rotary cutters for excavators offer high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition. With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighborhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of sound compared to other breaking tools. New Cat RC20 and RC30 models are available to be used with pin-on, S-type, Cat pin grabber or CW couplers. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces All-New 2.5-ton Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's redesigned 2.5-ton excavator, the EZ26, offers comfort and performance features typically found in larger models. The compact package with a minimal tail swing design can easily work in confined areas while also featuring a spacious, comfortable cab, similar to those found in 4- to 6-ton models. The EZ26 is an excellent mini-excavator for utility applications such as fiber optic, plumbing and drainage, as well as general landscaping and rental, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

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