Excavators

More Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The second group of new ZX Dash-5 excavators has been released by Hitachi. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX870LC-5 models replace the predecessor ZX450LC-3, ZX650LC-3, and ZX850LC-3 units. These new Dash-5 excavators are more productive, according to the manufacturer. Greater horsepower combined with optimized hydraulics for bigger arm and bucket digging forces result in more material moved per gallon of fuel. Click for more...

LiuGong Introduces New D-Series Crawler Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong’s D-Series is the company’s new generation of intelligent crawler excavators featuring computer-aided systems for greater operating efficiency, lower fuel consumption and overall reliability. LiuGong’s “smart” hydraulic systems produce on-demand breakout power, while LiuGong’s new frame design and improved undercarriage components make the D-Series excavators stable, durable and ready to tackle any task a North American contractor may have, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Liebherr’s R 916 Is 6th Generation Advanced Litronic Crawler Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr’s R 916 advanced litronic has a four-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 157 hp (115 kW). This construction-machinery engine complies with the Stage IIIA/Tier III exhaust emission regulations. By avoiding unnecessary engine speed changes, the CAN bus integrated engine management system optimizes fuel consumption and makes better use of the available power, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches PC240LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a flywheel horsepower of 177 hp (132 kW), Komatsu’s PC240LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 55,000 lbs. (24,950 kg), the PC240LC-10 features improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to maximize productivity while lowering operating costs. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces Hybrid HB215LC-1 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp has introduced the Hybrid HB215LC-1 hydraulic excavator into the North American market. Now in its second generation, the HB215LC-1 builds on the first generation Komatsu hybrid excavator. The HB215LC-1 is powered by the Komatsu hybrid system, which includes Komatsu’s electric swing motor, power generator motor, capacitor and a 141 hp (104 kW) diesel engine. Komatsu developed its hybrid system to work on the principle of swing energy regeneration and energy storage using the Komatsu ultra capacitor system. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches PC360LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a flywheel horsepower of 257 hp (192 kW), Komatsu’s PC360LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 79,000 lbs. (35,833 kg), the PC360LC-10 features improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to maximize productivity while lowering operating costs. Click for more...

Unpredictable Economy Downsizes Crestview’s Projects →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As Whalley Park nears completion, few people are as familiar with the site as Aaron Dziengelewski. He did all of the final grading on the portion of the property that has been cleared. Having flexible equipment options for this project and others has helped Crestview Construction, Inc., a company started 28 years ago by his father, John, and partner, Bernie LeDuc, keep working in today’s unpredictable construction economy. Click for more...

Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One Unit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of its new BL60B and BL70B, Volvo Construction Equipment has thoroughly redesigned its backhoe loader range — offering improved performance, usability and a modern appearance, according to the manufacturer. The machine combines in a single, stable platform the strength and simplicity of a Volvo wheel loader with the power and performance of a Volvo excavator. With an average operating weight that ranges from 17,500 to 19,500 lbs. Click for more...

Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi’s ZX290LC-5 and the ZX870LC-5 represent the first two waves of Dash-5 excavators to roll out in 2011. The ZX250LC-5, ZX290LC-5, and ZX350LC-5 will be the first to arrive at dealers. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX850LC-5 will launch later this summer. Other utility- and construction-sized models, including wheeled and ultrashorts as well as compacts, will roll out at a later date. The Dash-5 DifferenceDue to optimized hydraulics, the Dash-5 series excavators have improved arm digging force, bucket digging force, lift capacity, swing speed, swing torque, hydraulic flow, engine horsepower and drawbar pull (varies by model). Click for more...

Hitachi ZX-5 Excavators Use Isuzu Engines With EGR Technology to Meet Interim Tier IV Regulations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new series of Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 excavators feature Isuzu engines with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and exhaust filters consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter to meet the 2011 EPA Interim Tier IV (IT4)/EU Stage IIIB emissions regulations mandated for 174- to 750-hp (129 to 559 kW) diesel engines. “Hitachi believes this is the simplest IT4 solution,” said Mark Wall, product marketing manager of Hitachi construction excavators in the Americas. Click for more...

Excavator Customers, Deere Designers Collaborate to Create New G-Series Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The direct result of ongoing collaboration between excavator customers and Deere engineers, John Deere has launched three new G-Series excavators featuring IT4-certified engines, more power and cab improvements to increase visibility. The new series introduction includes the 250G, 290G and 350G, ranging from 191 to 299 net hp (142 to 223 kW). Each product’s IT4-certified engine allows customers to meet the latest local emissions regulations and bid specifications without sacrificing power or performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Kobelco Introduces Three New Mark 9 Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduced three new full-size, high performance excavators — the SK260-9, SK295-9 and SK350-9. The new Mark 9 excavators feature an upgrade to Kobelco’s intelligent hydraulics, and introduce a new economy power mode. The machines launch a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission solution for excavators. The excavators also feature a new ROPS/FOPS cab for a more comfortable work environment. Click for more...

Leica PowerDigger 2D Excavator Guidance System Features Automatic Elevation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By expanding on Leica’s PowerSnap technology, Leica PowerDigger 2D makes excavating easier and more productive. Using the same panel on a dozer, excavator or grader saves money on training and equipment while minimizing down time. Leica PowerDigger 2D is part of the PowerDigger portfolio, which is the result of 12 years experience with excavator guidance systems. The system allows multiple elevations and slopes to be constructed at any orientation, without resetting the machine or laser height reference. Click for more...

Leica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Slope Cutting by 30 Percent →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An Oregon excavating contractor has found that a 2D guidance system from Leica Geosystems improved the productivity of an excavator by 30 percent when cutting slopes to a precise grade. About a year ago, Pihl Inc., a grading and excavation contractor based in Banks, Ore., bought the PowerDigger Plus guidance system from Leica Geosystems and fitted it onto a Kobelco 235 excavator. The system features a display screen in the cab that shows actual bucket position relative to the design grade. Click for more...

Liebherr R 924 Crawler Excavator Performs in a Compact Size →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The R 924 compact swing offers the performance specification of a standard excavator and also the reduced size of a compact machine. The constructive design of the R 924 compact swing enables high excavating and loading performance to be achieved, even in very tight spaces. The machine is thus ideally suited for roadworks where traffic is not to be disrupted, or in inner-city areas that for other reasons provide only limited room for maneuvering. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Expands Product Line With New Wheeled Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson launched two new compact wheeled excavators to the North American market — the 7 ton (6.5 t), model 6503, and the 10.5 ton (9.5 t), model 9503. “The major benefit of the 6503 and 9503 is the mobility, saving time and money,” according to Jay Baudhuin, compact product manager of Wacker Neuson. “Our wheeled excavators are the ultimate urban excavator. They are a great alternative to reduce the time and cost associated with needing a truck and trailer to transport track excavators to and from the job site. Click for more...

Vertical Digging System to Increase Compact Excavator Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson added vertical digging system (VDS) to select compact excavators in 2011. The VDS compensates for height differences on uneven terrain and quickly sets the operator in an upright position, greatly increasing productivity, according the manufacturer. This system enables operators to tilt the cab and boom of the excavator by up to 15-degrees with the push of a button, allowing the operator to compensate for slopes up to 27 percent. Click for more...

LiuGong Introduces New Tier IV Interim 906C Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong’s 906C compact excavator is the first model in LiuGong’s excavator line up to carry the Tier IV interim designation and, with its Yanmar 4TNV-94 engine, the 906C packs 45 net hp (33.5 kW) into an urban size digger. The 906C’s narrow 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) body allows operators to get into confined work areas such as those with high walls, established vegetation or mechanical obstructions. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Launches E55Bx Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Featuring a large boom and arm for a wider operating range, the New Holland E55Bx compact excavator delivers 11,240 lb. ft. (50 kN) of bucket digging force. Rated at 39 net hp (29 kW), with an operating weight of 12,295 lbs. (5,577 kg) and a dig depth of 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m), the E55Bx delivers enough size and power for tackling various residential construction, underground pipe/electric, landscaping, demolition or commercial construction applications. Click for more...

Bobcat of Connecticut Celebrates 20 Years in Business →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat of Connecticut held an open house June 4 at its headquarters in East Hartford. More than 150 customers, friends and family attended the event held to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary and to thank customers for their business over the years. Bobcat of Connecticut offered a host of activities, specials and demonstrations throughout the day. Several factory representatives were on-hand to answer questions on their product lines, including three from Bobcat, one from Pro-Tech and one from Towmaster. Click for more...

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