Excavators

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...

Doosan DX490LC, DX530 Excavators Feature More Power, Performance, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators are equipped with significant upgrades that provide power and performance in road building, site development, oil and gas pipeline development and other construction applications. These machines, which replace the DX480 and DX520 respectively, have been designed with improvements that include increased engine horsepower and lift capacity, improved bucket digging force, enhanced cooling capabilities and better fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case CX130C, CX160C C Series Excavators Offer Improved Fuel Economy, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s Tier IV interim CX130C and CX160C excavators offer customers fuel economy increases of up to 8 percent and 5 percent, respectively, versus previous B Series models; resulting in increased productivity, along with lower overall owning and operating costs facilitated through easier maintenance. “The power and efficiency of the new C Series excavators, due in part from the optimization of their hydraulics system, makes them ideally suited for utility projects and road projects,” said Rob Marringa, brand manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

SANY Aids Earthquake Recovery in Sichuan Province →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY has sent truck cranes, excavators, vehicles and five rescue teams to aid in recovery efforts in earthquake-ravaged Sichuan Province in southwestern China. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Lushan County area of Sichuan Province on April 20, killing more than 190 people and injuring 11,000 others. Within 75 minutes of the quake, SANY sent its first advance team to the area. SANY was the first non-governmental organization to join relief efforts. Click for more...

Genesis XT Mobile Shears Mount on Smaller Carriers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Genesis Attachments’ XT mobile shears is designed to process scrap more efficiently and fit on smaller carriers, reducing initial acquisition investments and hourly energy consumption costs, according to the manufacturer. Shorter in length and height and lighter in weight, the GXT features a center of gravity that is closer to the excavator, enabling the GXT 555 and GXT 665 rotating models to mount on 46,000 to 66,000 lb. Click for more...

Attachments Expand Opportunities, Revenue Sources →

From Construction Equipment Guide... You’ve heard the old investment adage: "It takes money to make money." There’s a similar truism with construction equipment: It takes the right tools and attachments to grow a business. If your company has already invested in a skid steer loader, compact track loader or a compact excavator, then you’re already strategically positioned to expand your operation. A well-paired attachment for one or all of those machines can improve versatility, create more project control, delay the purchase of a dedicated piece of equipment and — more importantly — open up new revenue sources. Click for more...

Takeuchi-US Announces New Western Regional Business Manager →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has announced that Rocky Chernow has been added to the Takeuchi team. In his new role as Western Regional Business Manager, Chernow will be responsible for all growth and activities within his region. His core responsibilities will include managing relationships with dealers, developing new and existing markets, assisting with inventories, and spearheading sales planning and program promotion. Click for more...

LiuGong Expanding Into Large Size Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Go big or go home. This is a popular phrase LiuGong Machinery Corporation, Asia’s leading full-line equipment manufacturer, takes seriously. In the past four years, the company has quietly expanded its ability to produce large-sized construction equipment machinery. Through smart acquisitions, redirection of some of its R&D efforts and new partnerships, LiuGong now has added large tonnage machines to the top end of several of its key product lines, including excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks and electric mining trucks. Click for more...

Erb Equipment, Pierce Pacific Build John Deere Scrap-Handler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Erb Equipment Company and Pierce Pacific have teamed up to lift John Deere Construction Equipment into the scrap material-handling industry. The John Deere dealer and the specialty fabricator have designed a purpose built machine that is based on the John Deere 350GLC, giving it some exclusive features for prospective customers. If the conversion is well-received, the machine could become a staple of the John Deere Construction product line-up offering. Click for more...

SANY America Registers First Q1 Profit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America registered its first profitable quarter in the first three months of 2013, following a 2012 performance that saw revenue nearly double. Continued strong sales of cranes and excavators should bring full-year profitability in 2013. “We have planned for growth, and those plans are now bearing good fruit,” said SANY America Chairman Tim Frank. “We had a very good year in 2012 with machine sales and expansion of our distribution network. Click for more...

Takeuchi Announces Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co as New Dealer in Nebraska →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has announced Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co., Inc. as the latest addition to the Takeuchi dealer network in North America. As a full service equipment distributor, Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co will represent the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment at their locations in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, Nebraska. Founded in 1985, Road Builders Machinery & Supply Co. Click for more...

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