Excavators

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...

Red’s Excavating Utilizes Hybrid Technology in Wisc. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Red’s Excavating Inc. is seeing what it’s like being green — at least for a few hundred hours. The Green Bay, Wis., company is using a Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator from Roland Machinery on several of its job sites. Founded in 1951 as Richard Peters Trucking, Red’s Excavating considers itself a diverse company. “Mostly we do custom home building and excavating, and we do the sewer laterals and all the excavating on site. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC228USLC-8 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's PC228USLC-8 hydraulic excavator, with an operating weight of 53,195 to 54,405 lbs. (24,129 to 24,677 kg), is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. The electronically controlled HPCR (High Pressure Common Rail) fuel injection system is EPA Tier III emissions certified, provides low noise operation, and remains fuel efficient while delivering power and productivity. The PC228USLC-8 is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

ADH Contracting Inc. Shares Family Tradition Through Four Generations →

For Al Hashem, the work was in his blood. His grandfather had done it, followed by his uncle and then his father. What became a way of life for them became a way of life for him, and, a decade or so ago, for his son. Hashem, owner/operator of ADH Contracting Inc. on Route 28 in Middleboro, Mass., is part of four generations of a family that move the earth in order for others to build upon it. “I am third-generation excavation. Click for more...

Indy Contractor Installs Lift Station With ClearSpan Help →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Like many other communities across the country, Fishers, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis, is in the process of upgrading its aging sewer infrastructure to keep pace with growth and new development. This means replacing miles of sewer lines and manholes, and installing new lift stations. One recent lift station installation project let by the Hamilton Southeastern Utilities Company was unusual due to the sheer enormity and shape of the structure: a pour-in-place behemoth measuring 52 by 29 ft. Click for more...

Woburn’s C.N. Wood Inc. Named NPK Dealer for Bay State, Rhode Island →

C.N. Wood Co. Inc., Woburn, Mass., has been named the NPK dealer for the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The exclusive distributor for Komatsu off-road equipment will be carrying the full line of NPK products, which includes a comprehensive offering of hydraulic hammers, pedestal breaker systems, heavy duty grapples, primary/secondary crushers, material processors, plate compactor/drivers and quick-attach couplers as well as a complete offering of OEM parts to support these attachments. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-8 Compact Hydraulic Excavator →

Komatsu America Corp.’s (KAC) PC78US-8 compact hydraulic excavator is designed for increased production and added operator comfort, when compared to previous models. The new excavator is well-suited for a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other small- to mid-sized applications, according to the manufacturer. The PC78US-8 is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

Blanchard Machinery, Spectra-I.S. Demo Day Showcases GPS Potential →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Blanchard Machinery Company and Spectra Integrated Systems recently held a Demo Day showcasing the GPS capabilities of Spectra’s equipment on Caterpillar motorgraders, ARO dozers, 312 and 320 excavators and a 303C CR mini-excavator. “We wanted to show not only the simplicity of the GPS system, but also how it would improve job performance. So we decided to build a working job site and have the machines working toward finishing a blueprint design,” explained Blanchard Machinery representative Rob Arthur. Click for more...

Clarence Brown Conference Center Crosses Halfway Point →

On July 1, 2009, Bartow County civic leaders assembled to break ground on the new Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville, Ga. Currently, the $20-million, LEED Certified facility is approximately 60 percent finished and is on track for an August 2010 completion date. Hogan Construction Group LLC, Norcross, Ga., is the general contractor on the project. Bartow County and each of its municipalities are jointly funding the conference center through special purpose local option sales tax proceeds, which also is funding a number of other local projects. Click for more...

Rototilt Thrives in Tough Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While the Rototilt attachment by Indexator is used primarily in conventional excavator applications with standard or universal ditching buckets, it also works in a wide range of more demanding applications. With special attachments such as concrete cutters, compactors, grapples, pile drivers, rail tie changers, drills, and almost any type of excavator or backhoe attachment, Rototilt can take on the toughest jobs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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