Excavators

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...

LiuGong Excavators Go Big at Bauma →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong Machinery Corp. has been building a solid reputation around the world as a full-line manufacturer, and now they’re taking it to the next level by adding to the top end of their popular crawler excavator line. The company has introduced its new Model 945E excavator at Bauma 2013 in April. With its 45,500 kg operating weight, it’s the largest excavator in LiuGong’s growing 17-machine stable of track-mounted excavators. Click for more...

ALLU Screener Crusher Bucket Improves Profitability →

The ALLU D-Series screener crusher bucket attachment works with wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage — increasing the profitability and efficiency of the operation, according to the manufacturer. The ALLU power adjustment valve promotes powerful startup and rotation allowing the attachment to efficiently screen and crush wet or dry material from 0.60 to 6-in. Click for more...

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Opens New North American Headquarters in Houston →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA is pleased to announce the opening of their new North American headquarters in Houston, Texas. Following the termination of a 10 year agreement with CNH in late December, Kobelco excavators will once again be directly marketed by the company in the United States and Canada. Since the start of 2013, Kobelco executives have been diligently working to re-establish a presence in North America, starting with the acquisition of their new location in Houston. Click for more...

Cat 336E H Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator Delivers Fuel-Saving Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 336E H excavator centers on a fuel-saving “hydraulic hybrid” system that captures and reuses energy. Greater fuel efficiency is the net result — as much as 50 percent greater than the 336D. The benefits include lower fuel costs, reduced exhaust emissions and a smaller carbon footprint — all without any compromise in production, reliability, durability or operability in all applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DX420LC Excavators Feature More Power, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DX420LC-3 excavator enters the market with upgrades that range from improved engine horsepower, lift capacity and cooling capabilities, to multiple cab enhancements and greater fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. With an operating weight of 92,374 lbs. (41,900 kg), a maximum digging depth of 25 ft. 5 in. (7.7 m), dump height of 25 ft. 4 in. (7.7 m) and maximum digging reach of 37 ft. Click for more...

Caterpillar Showcases New Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its Peoria, Ill., headquarters. The unveiling comes after months of speculation about the new model. “Customer interest has been off the charts,” said Ken Gray, global product manager of large hydraulic excavators, Caterpillar’s excavation division. Click for more...

SANY America Taps Hawkins-Graves as Excavator Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hawkins-Graves Inc. has been named a SANY excavator dealer in Lynchburg, Va., the first Virginia-based excavator dealer for SANY America Inc. “Hawkins-Graves has been taking care of customer needs for nearly 50 years,” said Eric Teague, SANY America vice president and general manager of the Earthmoving Group. “You stay in business that long by doing things right. That’s why we’re pleased to partner with Hawkins-Graves to sell and support SANY excavators in Virginia.”Hawkins-Graves was founded in 1966. Click for more...

Komatsu’s Innovations at bauma 2013 - Hall B5 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At the bauma 2013 international trade fair, in Munich on April 15-21 2013, Komatsu Europe International n.v. will showcase their industry leading technologies, fuel efficient machines and exclusive products and services, all designed andmanufactured to provide customers with an advanced and complete solution to run a successfulbusiness in the earthmoving industry. In a world premiere, Komatsu will present a new dozer and an excavator built around Komatsu’srevolutionary concept of intelligent Machine Control (iMC), which can change the future of theconstruction business. Click for more...

Caterpillar Will Display More Than 70 Products at bauma 2013 in Munich →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar, in cooperation with its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit more than 70 machines under the theme “Committed to Your Success. All Day. Every Day.” Three different exhibit areas totalling over 12,000 square metres of space will showcase the latest Cat® machines, work tools and engines as well as the latest technology, solutions and services to help customers succeed. Click for more...

Caterpillar Expands Its Mini Excavator Range →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has added three models with operating weights of 2,061 lbs., 3,340 lbs. and 5,886 lbs. The 300.9D weighs in at just 2,061 lbs., making it the smallest machine in the Cat range. With an overall width of just 28.7 in., this machine is capable of driving through a standard doorway, providing easy access to the most confined job sites. A powerful water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine produces 18.4 hp (13.7kW); along with a twin gear pump hydraulic system creates a maximum stick breakout force of 1,011 lbf (4.5kN) and a maximum bucket breakout force of 2,000 lbf (8.9kN). Click for more...

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