Excavators Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

Takeuchi Introduces TB350R Short Tail Swing Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi has expanded its TB300 Series excavator product line with the new TB350R short tail swing compact excavator, the first short tail swing model in the manufacturer's five-ton class. The TB350R has a rear swing overhang of just 2.95 in., allowing operators to focus more on their work and worry less about rear-swing impacts. "Takeuchi continues to design and build excavators that deliver a unique combination of performance, durability, operator comfort and serviceability," said David Caldwell, national product manager of Takeuchi-US. Click for more...

New Cat 352 Straight Boom Excavator Excels in Low-Level Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Demolition Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built rugged for reliable operation in demanding applications, the new Cat 352 straight boom excavator is designed specifically for low-level demolition work up to five stories high, bridges and industrial infrastructures. Its stick/boom configuration delivers a higher vertical reach up to 42 ft. 2 in., 36 percent more stick pin height compared to the standard 352 Reach configuration. Working with up to a 13,228-lb. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Launches EC300E Straight Boom Crawler Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment announced the launch of its new 30-ton EC300E Straight Boom demolition excavator. The company also announced an industry-first feature called Lifting Mode for Multi Demolition Boom that allows a high-reach demolition excavator to serve as a safe carrier for the lifting of machine components from a trailer to the ground, adding versatility to these specialized machines. Click for more...

Well-Traveled Contractor Achieves Stellar Growth in Colorado →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Technological innovation's main goal is to help people and businesses to do their work more efficiently, more affordably and to generally make their lives easier. A business owner found that out and more three years ago when he attended ConExpo, after a friend gave him a first-class airline ticket and his pass to the show. Sergeant & Sons Septic and Excavating is a family-owned company that serves the western slope region of Colorado and beyond. Click for more...

Takeuchi Releases TB20e Battery-Powered Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Qualified dealers will soon offer Takeuchi's TB20e, the manufacturer's first designed-and-built, battery-powered compact excavator for sale and rental at their locations throughout North America. In February 2022, Takeuchi partnered with United Rentals to introduce the first 100 units as a pilot program to gauge customer reaction and feedback. "The TB20e is an example of Takeuchi's enduring legacy of innovation in the compact equipment market," said David Caldwell, national product manager of Takeuchi-US. Click for more...

DEVELON Introduces New DX89R-7 Mini Excavator With Greater Lifting Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON (formerly Doosan Infracore construction equipment) evolves its compact equipment offering with a stronger machine: the DX89R-7 mini excavator. This next-generation, -7 Series mini excavator is now available in the United States and Canada. The new DX89R-7 mini excavator replaces the DX85R-3 and packs many of its predecessor's features with enhancements such as greater lifting capacity and more horsepower. Click for more...

Kobelco Launches Next Generation SK350LC-11 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc. (KCMU) has added the SK350LC-11 to its line-up of industry leading construction machinery. This next generation -11 machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and more productivity by following the Kobelco Performance By Design like the other new -11 series machines introduced earlier this year, the manufacturer said. Since the 30 to 35 ton class machines are the main workhorse on most large job sites, the new Kobelco SK350LC-11 takes charge with industry leading lifting power, superior swing and drawbar torque to get the big jobs done. Click for more...

Mecalac Remains a Large Presence in United States →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sometimes, it seems as if just the passing of time results in change. Factors such as necessity for greater efficiency or more production drive changes in processes and industries. What once was seen as the ideal method or solution becomes old school as new and more productive methods take root. Such is the case with compact wheeled excavators in the North American market. Although they have been popular in Europe for quite some time, wheeled excavators enjoyed less popularity in North America because the open spaces and greater distances to travel favored larger equipment. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Premieres New Products at ConExpo-Con/AGG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is inviting attendees of ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 to visit Booth W43501 to preview a variety of new products being introduced by the equipment manufacturer. The booth's theme "All it takes for the challenges you face," celebrates the company's dedication to helping contractors meet their daily challenges on the job site. A central focus of Wacker Neuson's booth is a 1.7-ton battery-powered excavator, the EZ17e. Click for more...

VIDEO: Chadwick-BaRoss Helps Fay & Wright Meet Lofty Processing Goal →

Fay & Wright was founded in 1983 by Peter Fay and Ed Wright doing primarily residential site work excavating. In 1987, they purchased their first portable rock crushing plant and started to move the focus of the company to crushing and recycling unwanted rock and demolition debris into usable aggregate products. In 2016, the company was purchased by Jared Denis and Lee Baldwin, who had a vision of taking the company to the next level. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces KX030-4 Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the newest addition to its robust compact excavator lineup, the KX030-4, from the showroom floor at World of Concrete. The new KX030-4 replaces the KX71-3S in the 2- to 3-ton segment and rounds out Kubota's KX Series lineup. Designed with landscape and construction operators in mind, the new KX030-4 will be available at authorized Kubota dealers beginning in March 2023. Click for more...

Award-Winning JCB Electric Mini Celebrates Big Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's double-award-winning electric mini excavator recently marked another significant milestone in its short history — the production of the 1,000th machine. JCB entered full production with the world's first volume-produced, all-electric mini excavator in 2019. On Dec. 21, employees at JCB Compact Products gathered on the shop floor to cheer the milestone 1,000th 19C-E model off the production line. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers Slices Trees, Brush With Brush Cutter Pro X →

Diamond Mowers' heavy-duty, hydraulically driven 40 in. excavator brush cutter Pro X slices trees and brush up to 4 in. in diameter and is equipped with a spring-loaded retractable shield to deflect debris. Its simple design keeps operation and maintenance costs low, and it's most productive on tall grass, small trees, fence lines and large-scale brush clearing applications due to the Tri-Hex mulching disc that provides powerful inertia in tough conditions and prevents material build-up between the deck and blade carrier. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers' Excavator Disc Mulcher Pro X Ideal for Vegetation Management →

Ideal for rural environments, thicker trees, pasture reclamation and hard-to-reach areas that require vegetation management, Diamond Mowers' 36 in. excavator disc mulcher Pro X uses stored energy and hydraulic power to mulch, making it an energy-efficient and cost-effective choice. Using the four-point hardened steel teeth on the perimeter and bottom surface of the mulching disc, this attachment cuts grass, brush and small trees up to 6 in. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers' Excavator Drum Mulcher Pro X Tackles Over/Undergrowth →

Diamond Mowers' excavator drum mulcher Pro X effectively cuts back and processes unwanted over or undergrowth, making it ideal for land clearing, vegetation management and utility and roadside maintenance. Offered in 30 in. and 50 in. cutting widths to accommodate excavator carriers from 4.5 to 10 metric tons, it is equipped with a Rexroth 63cc adjustable displacement hydraulic motor to power through material up to 8 in. Click for more...

John Deere Debuts Next Phase of Performance Tiering Excavators, Including Mid-Size 200 G-Tier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere debuts its latest P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models to its portfolio of mid-size machines. As part of its Performance Tiering Strategy, John Deere has added the 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models to its lineup of P-Tier excavators. In addition, John Deere is introducing a brand-new model to its family of G-Tier excavators: the 200 G-Tier. Click for more...

Cat 352 Hydraulic Excavator Offers More Power for Bigger Jobs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 352 hydraulic excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. "Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class," said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager of large hydraulic excavators. "It can be equipped with high-capacity buckets to dig and load tons of material in fewer passes or large hammers to work in demanding quarry applications." The 352 excavator offers a choice of fixed or variable gauge undercarriage. Click for more...

Cat 352 Hydraulic Excavator Offers More Power for Bigger Jobs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 352 hydraulic excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. "Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class," said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager of large hydraulic excavators. "It can be equipped with high-capacity buckets to dig and load tons of material in fewer passes or large hammers to work in demanding quarry applications." The 352 excavator offers a choice of fixed or variable gauge undercarriage. Click for more...

Cat 340 Excavator Offers Best-in-Class Production →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 340 hydraulic excavator features a more powerful engine, wider track, and 7.5-ton counterweight to increase productivity by 10 percent over the 2020 model year Cat 336. Its increased power and stability, combined with Next Generation electrohydraulic system efficiency, make it the best choice in the 40-t (45-ton) class for moving tons per hour, according to the manufacturer. "The 340 reaches a new level of performance," said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager of large hydraulic excavators. Click for more...

Next-Generation -7 Series Doosan Wheel Excavators Deliver Enhanced Digging Performance, More Maneuverability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America introduced its next-generation -7 Series wheel excavators: the Doosan DX140W-7, DX190W-7 and DX210W-7. Each machine is equipped with a balance of power and fuel efficiency to keep operators working productively. The "dash 7" excavators replace the "dash 5" models in the Doosan excavator lineup. Designed for demanding tasks, the three new Doosan -7 Series wheel excavators deliver powerful digging and maneuverability when working on bridges and roadways or in urban areas. Click for more...