Excavators

Leading Edge Attachments Stars on ’Gold Rush’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the most popular TV shows today is the Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush,” in which prospectors undergo hardships and cope with various crises as they attempt to locate and mine gold deposits. Gold Rush is probably the only reality show heavily featuring construction equipment from a parade of manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Volvo and Komatsu. However, it was an attachment for a Hitachi excavator that brought Jefferson, Mass., based Leading Edge Attachments Inc. Click for more...

PC2000-8 Driven by Power, Advanced Maintenance Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC2000-8 hydraulic excavator has a net horsepower of 956 hp (712.6 kW), an operating weight between 440,920 to 450,000 lbs. (200,000 to 204,116 kg) and a bucket capacity range of 15.7 to 17.9 cu. yds. (12 to 13.7 cu m). A standard vehicle health monitoring system (VHMS) with Orbcomm monitors the health conditions of major machine components and enables remote analysis of the machine and its operation, contributing to reduced repair costs and maximum availability. Click for more...

Komatsu PC5500 Hydraulic Shovel Offers Reliability, Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC5500-6 hydraulic super shovel, with an operating weight between 531 and 549 tons (482 to 498 t) and a shovel capacity of 38 cu. yd. (29 cu m) can help mines move more material in less time thereby reducing the cost per ton and increasing profits. The PC5500 has two powerful Komatsu SDA12V159E-2 diesel engines. Both engines are rated 1,260 hp (939 kW). The super shovel’s low engine emission levels meet EPA Tier II regulations and the time saving oil management system is fitted as standard on all machines. Click for more...

The PC210LC-10 Joins Dash 10 Excavator Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a net horsepower of 158 hp (118 kW), the PC210LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation to design a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu PC290LC-10 Powered by Tier IV Interim Engine Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a flywheel horsepower of 196 hp (147 kW), Komatsu’s PC290LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation to design an environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu PC88MR-8 Hydraulic Excavator Bridges the Gap →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu America Corp. PC88MR-8 mid-sized hydraulic excavator is designed to bring increased production and added operator comfort to contractors in a wide variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other excavating applications. The 9.2 ton class (8.4 t) unit bridges the gap between “compact” and “construction” sized units. The PC88MR-8 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX technology which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

Volvo D-Series Excavators Designed for Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo created a new range of excavators that bridge the weight classes of 14 and 28 tons (12.7 and 25.4 t) and feature the latest fuel-efficient Volvo engines and enhanced hydraulics. Offering greater digging forces and faster cycle times, the machines that make up the Volvo middleweight excavator range offer high-quality performance and boast fuel efficiency improvements of up to 14 percent, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

LiuGong Dealer On a Roll; Exceeds 2012 Sales Expectations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dennis McShane knew that success was going to take some time when Westrax Machinery took on the LiuGong construction equipment brand in August of 2010. Not only was the Chinese-based manufacturer relatively unknown in North America, but the California economy was in a deep slump making any heavy equipment sale a challenge. “We had a five-year plan for LiuGong,” said McShane, sales manager of Westrax Machinery. Click for more...

JCB Machines to Help Unearth Buried Wartime Spitfires →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two excavators and a backhoe made by Staffordshire-based JCB are about to embark on a mission to help recover Spitfire warplanes designed by one of the county’s most famous sons and believed to be buried in Burma. The unassembled planes are thought to have been hidden in the ground by American engineers across three sites as World War II drew to a close. Now a bid to excavate for crates thought to contain more than 30 of the Spitfires is about to get under way at Rangoon International Airport, and JCB is providing a 22 ton (20 t) JS200 tracked excavator, a 24 ton (22 t) JS220 tracked excavator and a 3CX Eco backhoe loader to complete the job. Click for more...

Volvo Golf Champion Louis Oosthuizen is Awarded his Dream Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Prior to his dramatic win on Sunday in the Volvo Golf Champions in South Africa, world number four and local hero Louis Oosthuizen had the best Friday of his life. Not only did he move into the lead in the tournament, but he also received the keys to the very thing that he has coveted for two years – a Volvo EC55B Compact Excavator. A very special feature on the second day of the Volvo Golf Champions was the Amateur-Pro Team Competition, giving Volvo’s customers the unique thrill of playing together with the pros during the actual professional tournament, live on TV and broadcast to approximately 150 countries. Click for more...

Conn. Firm Creates First-of Its-Kind Primary Mobile Jaw Crusher →

To say the Ace LB3860 is a large machine is a bit of an understatement. The LB3860, which weighs in at 275,000 lbs. (124,738 kg), can process more than 1,000 tons (907 t) of material an hour, according to the manufacturer. It can process rock up to 3-ft. (.9 m) in diameter. The first of its kind for this market, this high performance primary mobile jaw crusher is designed for quarries doing high production and for contractors looking to do high-volume work. Click for more...

HCT’s Aftermarket Hydraulic Kits Meet Job Site Challenges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For many years, hydraulic excavators were mostly dirt-digging machines. Over time, however, a huge number of attachments have been developed that have exponentially expanded the capabilities of the excavator. These attachments, which include items such as breakers, shears, thumbs, brush-cutters, augers and compactors, all require the installation of one or more additional (or auxiliary), hydraulic circuits that must be integrated into the existing hydraulic system. Click for more...

SANY America Names New Excavator Service Manager →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobby Oldham, a construction service expert with more than 10 years experience working with cranes, excavators, compaction equipment and portable power, has been named excavator service manager of SANY America. “Bobby has been around iron his entire life,” said Eric Teague, director of sales of the earthmoving group at SANY America. “He understands customers and the importance of predictable uptime. Click for more...

Dave Roman Excavating Finds Success With Hyundai →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tucked away in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, Dave Roman Excavating is hard at work installing water and sewer lines for the new Glendale Valley waste water treatment facility, on time and on budget with a Hyundai R380LC-9 excavator and two HL757 wheel loaders. Dave Roman, owner of Dave Roman Excavating, runs the 32-employee company that works on 15 or more projects at any given time. Roman took over the business from his father, who started it more than 55 years ago and has since grown the company in size and capabilities including site and public utility work. Click for more...

Talbert Manufacturing Introduces New 40-Ton Lightweight →

Talbert Manufacturing’s 40-ton lightweight trailer can be customized for customers who need to remain below the superload weight limit in states with 120,000-lb. (54,431 kg) gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) restrictions. Each state has separate laws surrounding superloads. Generally, once a truck reaches superload status, route surveys and engineering reviews are required on roads and bridges to ensure the superload can travel the desired route without causing a hazard. Click for more...

McCann Industries Helps Make Skatepark Dream Reality →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Evergreen Skateparks, a contractor that specializes in building skateparks, out of Portland, Ore., nearly did a 360 when it heard about the Villa Community Skatepark project in Villa Park, Ill. “I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the project for the past couple years, my grandma lived here so I’m very familiar with the area,” said Billy Coulon, co-founder of Evergreen Skateparks. Click for more...

Construction Equipment Rental Offers Hyundai Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1979 Chuck Ulmer, a mechanic by trade, started his first business focusing on construction equipment and engine repair. After a decade repairing machines, he flipped his business model from construction equipment repair to equipment rental — and Construction Equipment Rental was born. Ulmer’s first investment in the rental business was Hyundai construction equipment. Today, Ulmer continues to purchase Hyundai equipment to fill a rental equipment niche. Click for more...

Doosan DXB130H, DXB190H Breakers Provide Increased Strike Power, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DXB130H and DXB190H hydraulic breakers feature an energy recovery system that increases strike power for maximum productivity. The nitrogen-powered breakers are equipped with an upper/lower suspension system that isolates the power unit from the housing, making it an ideal fit for a variety of demanding applications, according to the manufacturer. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 2,822-lb. Click for more...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat D Series Mini Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has announced the arrival of the new Cat® D Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators – models 301.7D, 302.2D and 302.4D. With model configurations that closely reflect their operating weights (1.6 to 2.5 metric tons), the new machines feature powerful hydraulics, a spacious operator environment and excellent service access, according to the company. Compact in size, the 301.7D, 302.2D and 302.4D can be transported on a trailer, or in a pick-up truck. Click for more...

SANY America Names G.W. Van Keppel Company Dealer of Excavators in Central, Western Arkansas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The G.W. Van Keppel Company, a supplier of equipment solutions for customers in earthmoving, road-building, quarrying, scrap processing and forestry, has been named a SANY hydraulic excavator dealer covering central and western Arkansas. “We’re pleased with the quality and productivity of SANY excavators,” said William S. Walker, president of G.W. Van Keppel and grandson of the company’s founder. Click for more...

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