Excavators

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...

Kobelco Introduces 55SRx Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery America’s 55SRx compact excavator expands its compact excavator product line into a new class size. A true short-radius excavator, the 55SRx delivers the productivity of a larger machine while working in a footprint close to zero tail swing models, according to the manufacturer. The new machine includes some of the same features found on larger Kobelco machines. Click for more...

Vacall Hydro Excavator Introduced →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A high-pressure water system, tanks with lifetime warranties and an intelligent control system are featured on the new AllExcavate hydro excavator, which was introduced by Vacall. “Vacall is exceptionally proud to have introduced our AllExcavate hydro excavator,” said Bill Petrole, vice president of Vacall products for Gradall Industries Inc. “Its top-of-the-line performance and efficient operation allows for very efficient excavation around water, sewer, gas and utility lines, as well as other critical excavation tasks.”The AllExcavate’s high-pressure water system not only conserves water usage and minimizes refill time, but it also breaks up material very productively using a wand that delivers a high-pressure stream, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Shale Drilling Creates Natural Gas Supply Boom →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The New York town of Marcellus was named for a Roman general, not for the town’s outcropping of natural gas-bearing shale. These days, excited general contractors or construction equipment dealers don’t give a hang about the general. He never sparked a construction boom. The shale did. Running southwest from Marcellus, the thick layer of Devonian black shale takes the Marcellus name and dives deep under Pennsylvania and adjacent states. Click for more...

Kobelco Announces ’Your Competitive Edge’ Sweepstakes Winner →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery America July 6 announced the winner of the “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes. Doug Nilsen, owner of Nilsen Topsoil, Millstone Township, N.J., will receive a one-year lease on a new Kobelco 55SRx compact excavator valued at $26,000, two tickets to the U2 360 Degree Tour concert in Chicago on July 5, 2011, and $2,000 spending cash. The “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes promotion celebrates the launch of 13 new Kobelco excavator models in 2011. Click for more...

Columbus Equipment Becomes Full-Line Takeuchi Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Columbus Equipment Company recently announced it has become a full-line Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment distributor in the state of Ohio. Established in 1952, Columbus Equipment Company will provide complete Takeuchi sales, service, parts, and rental support from six branch locations. Staffed with a trained and experienced sales and support team that encompasses responsibilities within all segmental construction markets, Columbus Equipment Company continually provides its customers with products and after-market support. Click for more...

Caterpillar Announces Expansion Plans for Hydraulic Excavator Facility in Victoria, Texas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc. announced plans June 17 to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities and capacity for hydraulic excavators that will be produced at a facility now under construction in Victoria, Texas. In August of 2010, Caterpillar announced that it would build the excavator plant in Victoria, investing about $130 million to open the 850,000 sq. ft. operation. Work is under way at the Victoria site, and the announcement includes plans for an additional $70 million investment in the Victoria area that will include another 200,000 sq. Click for more...

Replacement Track Options Available for Bobcat Compact Track Loaders, Compact Excavators, Mini-Track →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has introduced new replacement rubber track patterns for Bobcat compact track loaders, compact excavators and mini-track loaders. In addition to factory installed rubber track replacements, Bobcat has tread designs available to suit a variety of applications. EarthForce H-Pattern Rubber TracksThe new EarthForce by Bobcat H-pattern rubber tracks are a multiple application choice for compact track loaders. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC290LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator →

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. Weighing in at 68,000 lbs. (30,844 kg), the PC290LC-10 features improved hydraulic efficiency, improved operator comfort, easier maintenance and improved performance to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Leica PowerDigger Lite Guidance System Increases Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leica Geosystems’ Leica PowerDigger Lite is its new entry-level single-slope guidance system for all types of excavators. Designed with single slope applications in mind, PowerDigger Lite is ideal for mini-excavators and backhoes. It increases machine productivity by eliminating stakes over-excavations, according to the manufacturer. Leica PowerDigger Lite is the newest addition to the PowerDigger line — the result of 12 years experience with excavator guidance systems. Click for more...

Leica PowerDigger 3D Provides Fleet Flexibility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leica Geosystems’ 3D guidance system for excavating construction machines expands on the PowerSnap concept, which provides flexibility and interchangeability of machine control products and of machines such as excavators, dozers, and graders. PowerSnap Concept Due to PowerSnap, machine guidance systems are no longer restricted to just one machine. PowerSnap allows users to swap panels between laser, slope and 3D machine control seamlessly as the job demands. Click for more...

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