Excavators

JCB Launches New Generation Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB hosted North American dealers and both U.S. and international press Nov. 5 at the launch of its new line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders. The company invested 40 million dollars into these products, which are “representative of one year of thinking and two years in the making,” according to the manufacturer. These “New Generation” machines are the first to not only be manufactured but also designed and engineered at the company’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga., which is “the skid steer capital of the world,” according to Larry Ashley, sales support manager. Click for more...

Link-Belt Crane Helps Pizzagalli Construction Co. Into a Tight Spot →

Some projects require a little bit extra. Extra knowledge, extra skill, extra attention. It’s for that very reason that Pizzagalli Construction Company created its “Special Projects Division.”The special projects division of Pizzagalli focuses on niche areas such as power generation, oil and gas production, and other areas that require a high degree of expertise, and enables the company to focus on a wide range of various sized projects, which include areas like waste water treatment plants, semi-conductor plants, hospitals and schools. Click for more...

Gibson Machinery Matches Ace Demo With Doosan, Doppstadt →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Patrick Lally and his partner Bob Andrews started Ace Demo Incorporated to do demolition work as a part of Cleveland’s Residential Neighborhood Stabilization program, they called Gibson Machinery LLC President, Lee Gibson and purchased a Doosan 225 excavator. Lally explained that he had previously purchased a skid steer from Gibson and was impressed with the machine and level of service he’d received. Click for more...

Altra Rental & Supply’s Pedulla Offers Clients One-Stop Shopping →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Altra Rental & Supply, on Route 104 in Ontario, N.Y., is a one-stop shop for contractors looking to either rent or buy. According to Jim Pedulla, he started Altra 12 years ago because he was getting so many requests from his friends to borrow stuff. Pedulla still shares his opinion about what customers are planning to rent or buy. “In my days as a contractor, I could never find a rental store that understood what we needed; in general you were lucky if they knew enough about the equipment they were renting out,” Pedulla said. Click for more...

Case Launches Four New Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment Sept. 22 launched a complete update of its loader/backhoe product line, introducing four new N Series loader/backhoe models. The event took place at the company’s Tomahawk Customer Center in Tomahawk, Wis. The new Case 580N, 580 Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N backhoes replace the company’s M Series 3 product line. The new machines all feature 4.5-L, turbocharged engines, ranging from 79 hp (59 kW) in the 580N to 108 hp (80.5 kW) in the 590SN. Click for more...

JESCO Expands Capabilities With Emissions Solutions Products, Services →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JESCO has expanded its services to include emissions solutions. This service encompasses retrofitting of off-road construction equipment with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and catalytic converter mufflers (CCMs) as well as consultation services to end-users on emissions regulations. “Throughout the last few years we’ve been working closely with John Deere and a number of aftermarket emissions filter companies in an effort to provide our customers with the best emissions service and technology available,” said Jon Robustelli, president of JESCO. Click for more...

Caterpillar to Build Manufacturing Plant in Texas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest maker of construction and other heavy machinery, announced Aug. 12 it will build a hydraulic excavator manufacturing facility in Victoria, Texas, that will employ more than 500 workers. The facility will triple Caterpillar’s hydraulic excavator production capacity in the U.S., and double the number of Caterpillar’s U.S. employees making excavators. Click for more...

Giants Stadium Demolition Enters the Fourth Quarter →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In late August, the New York Giants and New York Jets will play a preseason football game against each other in what’s now being called the New Meadowlands Stadium. While it won’t be the first game played there — the Giants have a preseason opener beforehand — it will be the first game at the new stadium that houses both NFL teams. Construction of the new stadium, which sits just 30 yards from the old Giants Stadium that was home to the teams for 35 years, is near completion. Click for more...

Excavator Production Under Way at JCB’s Latest Factory →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is continuing its investment in global excavator production capability with the opening of its newest factory in Brazil where the first 22-ton (20 t) machine has just rolled off the line. The JS200LC tracked excavator has been bought by Jorcal Engenharia E Construções S/A, a company based in Sao Paulo State, and owner Renato Rédis said he is “extremely pleased” with the performance of the machine. Click for more...

Doosan DX350LC Excavator Offers More Engine Horsepower →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Despite a nearly 10 percent increase in engine horsepower compared with the model it replaces, the Doosan DX350LC excavator still sips on fuel and easily meets all current Tier III emissions standards, according to the manufacturer. The DX350LC is powered by a 271-hp (202 kW), 6-cylinder Doosan DL08 water-cooled diesel engine. The turbocharged 466 cu. in. (7,636 cu cm) engine features a common rail design with direct fuel injection and electronic control and four valves per cylinder. Click for more...

Doosan DX235LCR Crawler Excavator Features Near-Zero Tail Swing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Near-zero tail swing on the new Doosan DX235LCR crawler excavator allows it to work close to buildings and in confined areas without sacrificing performance and stability. With a tail swing radius of 5-ft.-6-in. (1.6 m) and a tail swing of just 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) over standard 31.5-in. (80 cm) shoes, the DX235LCR is designed to work on congested job sites such as roadways and rail lines without blocking traffic in the adjacent lane or track. Click for more...

AIM Attachments Excavator Grapples Have Five, Seven Tine Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The AIM excavator grapple, featuring AR 400 steel tines, offers two 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. Other components of the AIM grapple include a four-bolt flanged hinge that maintains the linkage of the grapple for easier and more efficient installation times, and three working positions for added versatility, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DX140LCR Crawler Excavator Features Reduced Tail Swing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Reduced tail swing on the new Doosan DX140LCR crawler excavator makes it ideal for working on roadways, railroad rights of way and in other tight quarters. The tail swing radius on the 14-ton (12.7 t) DX140LCR is just 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m), which allows it to work on congested job sites such as streets, highways and rail lines without blocking traffic in adjacent lanes or tracks. Reduced tail swing also minimizes the potential for damage when working close to buildings or walls. Click for more...

Minimal Tail Swing Allows Bobcat E50 Compact Excavator to Work in Confined Areas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a tail swing of less than an inch, the new Bobcat E50 compact excavator can work in confined areas without sacrificing digging performance. The E50 joins the Bobcat M-Series excavator line in the 4- to 5-ton (3.6 to 4.5 t) weight class. An operating weight of 10,677 lbs. (4,843 kg) and an overall width of 77.2 in. (196 cm) make it easy to transport, while a bucket breakout force of 9,442 lbs. Click for more...

Bobcat E45 Compact Excavator Features Zero Tail Swing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Bobcat E45 compact excavator features true zero tail swing, making it ideal for working in areas close to walls, fences and buildings. The E45 joins the Bobcat M-Series excavator line in the 4-to-5-ton (3.6 to 4.5 t) weight class. It is powered by a 41.8 hp (31 kW) liquid-cooled diesel engine and has an operating weight of 10,077 lbs. (4,570 kg). An overall width of 77.2 in. (196 cm) makes it easy to transport, while a bucket breakout force of 8,048 lbs. Click for more...

Mid-Sized E42 Joins Bobcat M-Series Compact Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new E42 model joins the Bobcat M-Series compact excavator line in the 4-to-5-ton (3.6 to 4.5 t) weight class. The E42 is a conventional tail swing unit with a 41.8 hp (31 kW) liquid-cooled diesel engine and an operating weight of 9,246 lbs. (4,194 kg). Redesigned hydraulics with a load-sensing pump and closed center-valve system provide improved, refined control of machine travel and work-group operation. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson SE, Caterpillar Sign Strategic Alliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The relevant executive bodies of Wacker Neuson SE, Munich, Germany and Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill., have signed an agreement regarding the design, manufacture, distribution and support of Caterpillar mini excavators up to 3 tons (2.7 t). The aim of the cooperation is that the two parties form a long-term strategic alliance. The agreement with a term of 20 years includes the development and manufacture of mini excavators with an operating weight of up to 3 tons designed to Caterpillar’s specifications at Wacker Neuson’s production plant in Linz, Austria. Click for more...

N.J.’s Cherry Valley Tractor Takes on Full Kubota Construction Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cherry Valley Tractor Sales of Marlton, N.J., announced April 29 that it has taken on the full line of Kubota construction equipment. The company has been a Kubota dealer for tractors, commercial mowers, lawn and garden, utility vehicles and light construction equipment since 1977. “We’d been wanting this for a long time. I think Kubota saw that we’ve been a successful dealer for them for years and that we’d done well with the other product lines, so we were able to add the construction line to our product offering,” said Brian Wright, sales representative of Cherry Valley Tractor Sales. Click for more...

Projects Underway to Aid Huntington’s Traffic Flow →

When the town of Huntington on New York’s Long Island was founded in the 1600s, whaling and other marine related services formed a large part of its economy, although this declined after the railroad arrived in the 1860s. In common with many locations on Long Island, after World War II the population of the town increased at a tremendous pace, bringing with it urbanization and in particular increased traffic and extended commuting times. Click for more...

JCB Fields a Squad for World Cup Duties in South Africa →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A squad of nine JCB Teletruk forklifts is playing a key role in preparing major stadiums that are hosting games during the 2010 World Cup tournaments in South Africa. The JCB Teletruks have been called up for general materials handling duties during the final construction and fit-out stages of hospitality suites and visitor facilities in and around the six principal World Cup venues in time to welcome thousands of fans from around the world. Click for more...

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