Excavators

Bobcat E63 Compact Excavator Offers More Power, Performance, Operator Conveniences →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The launch of the new E63 compact tail swing excavator strengthens the M-Series lineup with improvements in joystick controls, lift capacity, arm and bucket forces, and drive performance. Replacing the E60, the E63 becomes the second-largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 6.9 ton (6.3 t) excavator features a number of operator conveniences including a blade float, multi-function joysticks, color instrumentation panel and an auto-shift drive system. Click for more...

Bobcat E85 Compact Excavator Offers More Productivity, Operator Conveniences →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has expanded its M-Series excavator lineup with the launch of the E85 minimal tail swing machine, the largest machine in the company’s compact excavator family. The 8.5-ton (7.7 t) E85 provides increased arm and bucket forces, fuel efficiency and cycle times. This heavy-duty excavator also features a number of operator conveniences including a blade float, multi-function joysticks, color instrumentation panel and an auto-shift drive system. Click for more...

John Deere Asks Customers How to Improve Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Deere & Co. prides itself on introducing equipment that the company says is first vetted by Deere customers. This "customer advocacy group" process was cited again earlier this year in the introduction of E-Series skid steer and compact track loader models and the 644K Hybrid wheel loader. Speaking at a February introduction of the new skid steers and compact loaders, Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager of Deere’s Construction & Forestry machinery, said, "We asked hundreds of customers how we could make this equipment better. Click for more...

Sandy Eneguess Tractor Hits the Slopes Early With Hyundai Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sandy Eneguess of Sandy Eneguess Tractor Service LLC knows two things very well: construction and skiing. So when he was given the opportunity to renovate the community ski area at Proctor Academy, an Andover, N.H., boarding school, he jumped at the chance. The Peterborough, N.H., native has owned and operated a contracting business specializing in recreation facility and residential construction since 1977. Click for more...

SANY Taps New Excavator Dealer for Key Areas of Texas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Harris County Rentals has been named a SANY America excavator dealer in Texas, covering San Antonio, Austin and the oil fields area. “Harris County Rentals has a broad reach for the rental market in Texas,” said Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving at SANY America. “This partnership is ideal, coupling their experience and knowledge of these key markets with our excavator line. Click for more...

Niagara Falls Project Poses Unusual Challenges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fifty-seven years ago — June 7, 1956, to be exact — a rumbling behind a wall of the Schoellkopf power plant in Niagara Falls, N.Y., was a prelude to the tumbling of a huge rock wall into the Niagara River gorge. Some 60 years before the horrific collapse, shafts had been drilled in the limestone behind the wall to serve as conduits for water. The water was sent hurtling downward 220 ft. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Interim Tier IV Production Class Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has added two new production class crawler excavators: the R480LC-9A and the R520LC-9A. These new 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 more durability, according to the manufacturer. The R480LC-9A and R520LC-9A boast respective operating weights of 108,420 and 114,820 lb. Click for more...

Arcilla Mining Focuses on Sustainability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Running through the southeastern United States is a vein of white clay suitable for human consumption, making paper, rubber and ceramics manufacturing and use for fracking. Ted Smith of Arcilla Mining is going after the clay in a big way. Arcilla Mining & Land Co. has entered a third decade of mining kaolin clay, transporting it to processing plants up to a hundred mi. away and restoring the land to a productive condition. Click for more...

Case CX145C SR, CX235C SR Minimum-Swing Radius Excavators Meet Standards, Save Fuel →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced the availability of the CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius (MSR) excavators, both of which 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. Click for more...

Erb Equipment Lends a Hand in Train Collision Cleanup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On May 25 at 2:20 a.m. a train collision involving a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train and a Union Pacific train occurred in Scott County near Cape Girardeau, Mo. The trains collided and hit a pillar for the Route M overpass, causing the overpass to collapse and injuring seven people. Later that day Mitch Herdon, sales representative of Erb Equipment Company received a phone call from Ryan Keck of R.J.Corman Derailment Service, asking if Erb Equipment could come up with an excavator shear package to send to the job site on an emergency basis. Click for more...

Norris Sales Holds Wacker Neuson Road Shows in Pa., N.J. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Norris Sales Company held a Wacker Neuson Road Show in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., on June 4 and in Sicklerville, N.J. on June 6. The events were held to showcase Wacker Neuson compact equipment line, specifically the larger pieces of equipment, such as wheel loaders, dumpers and excavators. “For years Wacker Neuson has been a premier light construction equipment manufacturer of plates and rammers. Click for more...

Neiswonger, Hyundai Equipment Support Pa. Coal Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Essential to generating affordable and reliable electricity, coal continues to be one of the most valuable fuel sources in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. With the help of Hyundai Construction Equipment, Neiswonger Construction is able to contribute to the economically beneficial coal production industry in Pennsylvania, where nearly 60 million tons of coal was output in 2011 making it the fourth largest coal producing state in the United States. Click for more...

Ring Power Holds Caterpillar Event in St. Augustine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 50 construction professionals including contractors, operators and Cat industry representatives descended on Ring Power's corporate headquarters in St. Augustine, Fla., May 15 for the "Get In, Get Real," demo event. The demo gave attendees the chance to get into the operator's seat. According to Tim Maguire of Ring Power, "The 'Get In, Get Real,' event provided a chance to introduce customers to Cat's new E-Series excavators and K-Series dozers and loaders. Click for more...

Kobelco Mini-Excavators Deliver Power, Performance for Wide-Range of Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA currently offers four mini-excavators in the 3,000 to 12,000 lb. (1,361 to 5,443 kg) classes. These compact, yet powerful machines provide operators with maximum productivity and maneuverability in even the tightest of spaces, according to the manufacturer. The smallest of Kobelco’s mini-excavators is the SK17SR model. This 15.2 hp (11.3 kW), 3,640 lb. (1,651 kg) machine is ideal for working in confined areas. Click for more...

Hitachi Launches Two New Zaxis Dash 5 Reduced-Tail-Swing Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi introduced the newest models to join its Zaxis Dash-5 line — the ZX75US-5 and ZX85US-5. The two reduced-tail-swing excavators feature the same performance and reliability as the preceding Dash-3 series models, but include a variety of enhancements that make them more durable, productive and easy to maintain, according to the manufacturer. “Our exclusive focus on excavators is especially evident in these new Dash-5 reduced-tail-swing models,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager at Hitachi. Click for more...

Excavator ’Stag’ Staggered Tooth High Penetration Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leading Edge Attachments Inc. now offers a newer version of the “Stag” bucket, which is a new style, high penetration bucket utilizing the “staggered tooth” technology, and is designed for excavators allowing the operator to easily dig compacted soils, coral, shale, caliche, stratified materials, shot rock or frozen ground with higher concentrated breakout force for a price that is lower than the multi-ripper bucket. Click for more...

Pepperdam Faces Bright Future Despite Past Challenges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Similar to many construction companies that have come through the recession of the last 5 years, Pepperdam Construction may be battered, but it is certainly not beaten. In fact, the firm, located in North Charleston, S.C., is facing an increasingly bright future. With 22 employees, Pepperdam is operating with less than half the number of personnel than it was before the economic downtown, but according to owner and President Greg Blanton, this year has been the best for the firm in years. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Interim Tier IV Mid-to-Large-Size Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added three new construction class crawler excavators: the R300LC-9A, 330LC-9A and 380LC-9A. These new earthmovers feature a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and more durability, according to the manufacturer. These excavators are practical for mid and large size excavating projects, site preparation, pipeline installation, road and utility work or demolition. Click for more...

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Plans Return To ConExpo in 2014 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has announced its plan to exhibit at ConExpo 2014. This will mark the company’s participation as an independent brand for the first time in ten years. KOBELCO will celebrate its return to the show from March 4 – March 8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada with an expansive 34,650 square foot outdoor exhibit in Silver Lot 2, unveiling their full range of 3,000 lb. Click for more...

Kobelco Ramps Up Parts Inventory at Distribution Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has made a significant amount of progress in the relaunch of its brand across North America since announcing the company would end its joint venture agreement with CNH at the end of 2012. Its U.S. based headquarters opened in March with the first independently branded Kobelco excavators arriving in dealer yards just a month later. While these two key milestones were occurring, critical product support operations were under way behind the scenes. Click for more...

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