Excavators

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...

Hitachi Introduces Three New Zaxis Dash 5 Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ZX35U-5, ZX50U-5 and ZX60USB-5 are the newest compact excavators to join the Zaxis Dash 5 lineup by Hitachi. The compact excavators deliver the same reliability, performance and operator comfort as the preceding Dash-3 series, with numerous customer-driven enhancements. “By specializing exclusively on excavators, we took the time to listen to our customers and incorporate their suggestions into the Dash-5 compact excavators,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager at Hitachi. Click for more...

Hyundai Appoints Pete’s Equipment as Vermont Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has appointed Pete’s Equipment Sales & Rental as an authorized Hyundai dealer. Pete’s Equipment will provide sales and service of Hyundai equipment from its Morrisville, Vt., location. “We are proud to be able to offer the complete Hyundai line of equipment,” said Pete Couture, president of Pete’s Equipment Sales & Rental. “Hyundai manufactures quality equipment that lasts and with more standard features, it’s easy for us to recommend their machines to our customers.”Established in 1974, Pete’s Equipment is a family-owned business, serving the Newport, St. Click for more...

Cat E Series Hammers for Medium, Large Excavators Deliver Durability, Easy Operation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series hammer line — H140Es, H160Es and H180Es — for use on medium and large excavators. Cat E Series hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator. The E Series hammers are designed to be field serviceable with common hand tools to keep them operating at peak performance. Click for more...

Business Owner Starts Over With the Help of Volvo Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mike Flaherty isn’t afraid of starting over. When the national economy went into the tank — and his real estate development business went with it — Flaherty had to find something new. And some place new. So he went from St. Louis to New Orleans and started a demolition company, jumping in on the fast-rising rebuilding effort in that city following Hurricane Katrina. And then, when he discovered that crushed concrete dealers were charging exorbitant prices for their product, he launched another start-up — this time with a crushing operation along the Industrial Canal. Click for more...

Bennett Equipment & Supply Takes on New Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC makers of Link-Belt excavators, demolition and scrap/material handling equipment, appointed Bennett Equipment & Supply Company as the authorized dealer of Link-Belt excavators and material handling equipment for northwest South Carolina and northeast Georgia market areas. This appointment is effective immediately. Bennett Equipment & Supply offers construction equipment and contractor supplies for all types of major projects. Click for more...

Doosan DX190W Wheel Excavator Features More Power, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DX190W-3 wheel excavator combines increased power and performance with interim Tier IV (iTIV) updates. New technologies make this excavator ideal for highway and street development, site development, scrap handling, sewer and water work and dealer rental, according to the manufacturer. The DX190W-3 is powered by a 176-hp (131 kW), 6-cylinder DL06KB water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

50G, 60G Strengthen John Deere Compact Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 50G and 60G compact excavators are the newest models to join the G-Series line after the introduction of the 35G at World of Concrete 2013. The 50G and 60G units feature a wide variety of improvements, many of which affect the cab design to improve visibility, operator comfort and thus productivity. These new models are particularly well suited for the rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground and site development segments, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DX140LC Excavators Offer Performance Upgrades With iTIV Compliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DX140LC-3 interim Tier IV (iTIV) compliant excavator has been upgraded to allow operators to customize the excavator to a variety of working conditions, making it ideal for rental, site development, commercial construction and highway/street development, according to the manufacturer. Powered by a 6-cylinder DL06K engine, the DX140LC-3 features 109 hp (81.2 kW), using a water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

SANY America Names Tar Heel Machinery Dealer of Excavators in North Carolina →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America has named Tar Heel Machinery its excavator dealer in North Carolina. “Tar Heel Machinery has built its business reputation on trust and long-term relationships,” said Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving of SANY America. “We find them a good match for our vision to provide the best excavators and service to our customers.” Tar Heel Machinery, founded in 2005 by Penn McMichael and Scott Woody, has locations in Charlotte, Raleigh and Reidsville, N.C. Click for more...

Volvo Takes Demolition to New Heights With New High-Reach Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment now offers three high-reach (HR) excavators with available boom heights ranging from 69 to 105 ft. (21 to 32 m). The newest high-reach excavator — the EC700CHR — offers a 105 ft. (32 m) reach, and joins the Volvo EC380DHR and EC480DHR in the high-reach line-up. All Volvo high-reach machines include a design which allows operators to easily change the high-reach boom and arm to a standard backhoe or straight boom configuration in as little as 30 minutes, increasing machine utilization and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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