Excavators

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...

Three ’Trains’ of Multiple Excavators Turn J.F. White Into a Boston Hero →

From Construction Equipment Guide... J. F. White Contracting Company, one of Massachusetts’ largest heavy/civil contractors, is about to finish rebuilding a 56-mi. (90 km) commuter railway in metropolitan Boston. It is nearly a year ahead of schedule and under budget, due to the company’s unique use of three “trains” of multiple excavators mounted on railroad bodies, outfitted with complex and semi-automated hydraulic attachments. Click for more...

M313D, M315D Wheeled Excavators Have Multiple Added Value Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The four-cylinder Cat M300D Series wheeled excavator models — M313D and M315D — have earned a solid reputation for reliable performance, long-term durability, versatility, fuel efficiency and low operating costs. Recent engineering updates have further strengthened these qualities with refinement of the operator’s station and undercarriage, along with new technical features and fleet-management systems. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC210LC-10 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a net horsepower of 158 (118 kW), Komatsu’s 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 designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. The PC210LC-10 comes standard with the Komatsu Care complimentary factory maintenance program, which covers all factory-scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years, whichever occurs first, whether the excavator is rented, leased or purchased. Click for more...

Kobelco SK170 Mark 9 Excavator Delivers Power, Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery America has added the SK170 full-size, high-performance excavator to the Kobelco Mark 9 excavator series. These Tier IV models include the SK210, SK260, SK295, SK350 and SK485 Mark 9 excavators. The SK170 Mark 9 delivers up to a 10-percent improvement in both fuel efficiency and productivity, and provides more power and faster engine response. “The Mark 9 excavators are the most fuel efficient machines Kobelco has ever built,” said Reece Norwood, Kobelco platform manager. Click for more...

Southeastern Equipment Co.Now Distributes Hyundai →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Southeastern Equipment Company now offers Hyundai Construction Equipment at its locations in Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis, Ind. The equipment line includes mini excavators, crawler excavators, wheeled excavators and wheel loaders. Parts and service for all models also are available, and a diverse selection of equipment is on hand to rent. “We are proud to be a distributor of Hyundai Construction Equipment,” said Charlie Patterson, president of Southeastern Equipment Company. Click for more...

Kobelco Introduces SK170 Mark 9 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery America has introduced the SK170 full-size, high-performance excavator to the Kobelco Mark 9 excavator series. These new Tier 4 models include the SK210, SK260, SK295, SK350 and SK485 Mark 9 excavators. According to the compant, the versatile SK170 Mark 9 delivers up to a 10-percent improvement in both fuel efficiency and productivity, and provides more power and faster engine response. Click for more...

Liugong Wheel Loader, Excavator Shine at Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Just on the outskirts of New York City is the town of North Bergen, N.J. the home of Eagle Recycling. Unless one’s property borders the vast construction and demolition recycling center or works there, it would be very easy to drive through North Bergen and not even know the company existed. While this might be detrimental to many businesses, for Eagle Recycling it’s a feather in their cap. Click for more...

Link-Belt 210 X3 Series Now Available →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Link-Belt 210 X3 series excavator is now available in North America in standard and long-front models. The 210 X3 features an all new ROPS cab with new interior, new Interim Tier IVa engine technology with 10-percent better fuel efficiency, 7-percent more lift capacity, 3-percent faster cycle times and improved serviceability. Additionally, the 210 X3 can be equipped with an optional auxiliary hydraulic system, which allows the operator to change both pressure and flow settings from inside the cab without having to lift a wrench. Click for more...

Hultdins Offers Grapple, Rotator Packages for Mini-Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hultdins offers a wide range of grapple and rotator packages for mini- and compact excavators. Hultdins grapples are used to handle brush, timber, landscaping rocks, pipes, and more. Hultdins also offers various rotator link configurations that can be either directly mounted to the boom or adaptable to quick couplers. For more information, call 519/754-0044 or visit www.hultdins.com. Click for more...

John Deere Adds to G-Series Hydraulic Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has introduced two customer-inspired excavators (160G LC and 210G LC) models that build on the G-Series class. “The G-Series models provide impressive arm force, bucket force and lift capacity for applications such as stockpiling overburden, excavating basements, loading trucks, or placing pipe,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager of excavators, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

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