Excavators

Case Sponsors 2012 National Gas Rodeo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is a premier sponsor of the 19th Annual National Gas Rodeo. Since 2007, Case has been the exclusive provider of backhoes/loader and compact excavators for the event, which showcases preferred safety practices and efficient use of equipment in natural gas installations. The competition will be held Sept. 15 in Fairview Heights, Ill. Two- and four-person teams made up of elite utility crews from across the United States will compete in a variety of skill events focused on safe, time-efficient performance, using construction equipment and other tools of the trade. Click for more...

SANY Opens World’s Largest Excavator Factory →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY has opened the world’s largest and most advanced excavator factory near Shanghai, China, that can produce an excavator every five minutes, according to the manufacturer. The Lingang Industrial Park has 10.7 million sq. ft. of total space, with 5.9 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space. The facility cost $818.5 million to build. The factory uses a computerized production-management system for maximum efficiency, managing the entire process, from raw steel plate to structural welding, to components and final assembly. Click for more...

Adapting With the Times Keeps Stamford Firm Thriving →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Eight years after the World Trade Center attacks, Cavaliere Onsite Recycling, a division of Cavaliere Industries, Stamford, Conn., used its Rubble Master recyclers to recycle the concrete buildings, which was then deposited and compacted right on the Ground Zero site. Cavalier used a Rubble Master RM70GO and RM80 to process the concrete slabs taken down at the Deutche Bank, floor by floor, a project that took three years. Click for more...

Waste Hauler Sees Big Fuel Savings With Hybrid Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yet another American operation has recognized the benefits of so-called “green technology” and decided to embrace it. Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County, Fla., has made its first purchase of a Komatsu HB215 hybrid hydraulic excavator, the only hybrid machine of its kind on the market. Introduced in March 2011 at the ConExpo-Con/AGG convention in Las Vegas, this model is already famous for its fuel savings, as compared to comparable mid-sized excavators, and for the ease with which it operates. Click for more...

Davis Auctions Holds Utility, Iron Sale in Prospect, Conn. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Davis Auctions held a utility and construction equipment sale June 23 in Prospect, Conn. The auction featured a host of trucks, including a 2004 International 4400, a 2004 Ford F750, a Ford F550 and mote. Construction equipment included a John Deere 330 LC excavator, a Caterpillar 214B wheeled excavator (with two buckets), a Takeuchi TB135 excavator, a Yanmar 1020 excavator, a Bobcat 843 skid steer, a Gehl 3635 skid steer, an Extec 5000 turbo screening plant, a host of attachments and more. Click for more...

Volvo CE Increased Second Quarter Sales by 15 Percent →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the face of a reduction in the size of the total market for construction equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) bucked the trend in the second quarter of 2012, posting a solid set of financial results that saw sales in the three months up 15 percent, operating income up 35 percent and an operating margin of 13.3 percent. The period also saw the company strengthen its market position in wheel loader and excavator sales in China, taking a 14.7 percent share of this all-important market. Click for more...

AIM Attachments Excavator Grapples Feature Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The AIM excavator grapple features AR 400 steel tines for durability. The structure of this grapple offers several options: a five tine design (two tines over three) or high capacity seven tine design (three tines over four) with a reinforced solid box body, a vast improvement over commonly used hollow box configurations. AIM grapples are available to fit machines with quick coupler systems. AIM excavator grapples are available in many sizes in classes ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 lbs. Click for more...

SANY America Partners With Company Wrench →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America has a new distribution partnership with Company Wrench Ltd. of Carroll, Ohio. The dealer agreement extends sales of SANY’s global line of excavators to multiple regions of the United States. “Company Wrench’s dedication to customer service has allowed them to develop 14 branch locations in the midwest, south, northeast and northwest,” said Eric Teague, director of dealer development at SANY America. Click for more...

Doosan DXB260H Breaker Allows for Adjustable Frequency to Match Ground Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock-breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-lb. (2,500 kg) DXB260H is designed for use with excavators in the 30 to 41 ton (27 to 37 t) weight range, specifically the Doosan DX300LC and DX350LC. Rated in the 8,000 ft.-lb. impact energy class, the DXB260H requires a hydraulic flow rate of between 39.5 and 63.5 gal. Click for more...

Bobcat Plate Compactors Expand M-Series Excavator Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two updated plate compactor attachments expand the versatility of Bobcat M-Series compact excavators, making safer and more efficient work of restoring trenches, according to the manufacturer. The new PCF34 and PCF64 flat-top plate compactor attachments offer enhanced compatibility with Bobcat M-Series excavators. Mounting changes to the top of the plate, including the use of a bolt-on breaker cap, provide new trench compaction capabilities to the E80 excavator. Click for more...

Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace Excavator Now Available →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator is now available in North America in LC and dozer models. This new model replaces the 225 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator. New features include an Interim Tier IVa Isuzu engine with 17.5 percent better fuel efficiency, a ROPS-certified cab with new interior and 7-in. color monitor, up to 15 percent more lift capacity, 7 percent faster cycle times and improved serviceability. Click for more...

Work Under Way on New Caterpillar Facility in Athens →

From Construction Equipment Guide... March 16, 2012, was a memorable day in the Peach State. On that date, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art facility in Athens, Ga., was held at the intersection of State Route 316 and U.S. 78, only a month after the company announced plans to construct its new plant there. Guests at the event included Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson, Rep. Paul Brown, Gov. Nathan Deal, Vice President of Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division Mary Bell, Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and other dignitaries. Click for more...

Volvo Launches New D-Series Wheeled Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has significantly updated its wheeled excavators with the launch of its new D-Series. These rugged, quality machines are highly mobile, productive and flexible — both on road and off, according to the manufacturer. Trench digging, concrete breaking, grading, craning, hole boring — the wheeled excavator is one of the most adaptable tool carriers in construction equipment, with the additional benefit of being able to move independently between jobsites at speeds of up to 22 mph (35 kmh). Click for more...

Cat H75Es, H95Es Hammers Feature Enhanced Durability,Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar is expanding the E Series Hammer line with the addition of the H75Es and H95Es, designed for backhoe loaders and small excavators. E Series Hammers are wholly designed, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar. The hammers are fully supported by Cat dealers so that customers can work with a single organization for machine and work tool parts and service. E Series hammers build on D Series features, such as automatic shutoff, which instantly stops the hammer when the tool breaks through material. Click for more...

AIM HDT24 Excavator Thumb Increases the Versatility of Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachment’s HDT24 universal mechanical excavator thumb features an AR400 steel structure built for a tight fit to work in coordination with any bucket — without wasted motion. AIM HDT24 thumbs are 24 in. wide and 53 in. (61 by 134 cm) long. They are designed to fit 30,000 to 40,000 lb. (13,608 to 18,143 kg) machines. Standard features include oversized alloy steel pins, specially designed AR400 steel tines with serrated edges and three working positions. Click for more...

AIM HD60 Excavator Buckets are Durable →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM HD60 excavator buckets feature durable construction highlighted by AR400 steel cutting edges and side cutters. Other highlights include thick horizontal wear straps, full-curve side wear straps and lifting D-rings as standard features. The open design allows for easy clean-out. AIM HD60 excavator buckets currently are available in heavy duty and severe duty configurations for 40,000 to 60,000 lb. Click for more...

25,000th Kobelco Excavator Rolls Off Assembly Line in Calhoun →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Highlighting the continued demand for fuel efficient, high-performance excavators, Kobelco Construction Machinery America announced the production of its 25,000th American-made excavator at the company’s manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Ga.. During a ceremony to mark the special occasion, Kobelco executives recognized staff and management who helped achieve the significant manufacturing milestone and presented the 25,000th unit to local dignitaries — including representatives from Georgia Gov. Click for more...

Tier IV Engines Among Host of Changes to JS Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s JS260, JS330 and JS360 tracked excavators will be the first models in the firm’s comprehensive excavator line-up to move to Tier IV Interim compliant engines. The Isuzu engines will retain the same power output, while benefitting from increased efficiency. All JS models also feature a revised cab with improved visibility and an innovative electronics package to further boost productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

New Millennium Rentals Opens New Facility in Florida, N.Y. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Millennium Rentals in Florida, N.Y., a rental company offering excavators with specialized attachments to contractors and municipalities for special jobs, has moved into a new larger facility. New Millennium Rentals has moved into its new 12,000 sq.-ft. facility, located at 4 Industrial Drive in Florida, N.Y. On a five-acre parcel just 5 mi. off Route 17, 10 mi. from both I-84 and the New York State Thruway (I-87), and only 55 mi. Click for more...

Binder Machinery Showcases New ’12 Product Offerings →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On May 18, Binder Machinery of South Plainfield, N.J., held an event to showcase new product offerings to its customers. The event attracted many of the biggest and most well known contractors in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Many guests took full advantage of the all-day event by staying several hours learning about the features and benefits of Binder Machinery’s newly appointed franchise, SANY cranes. Click for more...

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