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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...

VIDEO: Volvo CE Adds Electric Power to Customer Sites →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) believes that electromobility has the power to change the way customers do business — by opening up work in new places, in sensitive environments and even indoors, due to the near silence and zero exhaust emissions that they bring. No longer is electromobility a niche option — change is here, and the company's technology is already proving to be a reliable and emission-free solution for customers today. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo CE Adds Electric Power to Customer Sites →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) believes that electromobility has the power to change the way customers do business — by opening up work in new places, in sensitive environments and even indoors, due to the near silence and zero exhaust emissions that they bring. No longer is electromobility a niche option — change is here, and the company's technology is already proving to be a reliable and emission-free solution for customers today. Click for more...

Doosan Will Showcase Crawler, Mini Excavators at 2023 ARA Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America will display a crawler excavator and two mini excavators targeted for rental customers during The American Rental Association Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 11 to 15, 2023. The Doosan DX140LC-7 crawler excavator and DX50Z-7 and DX27Z-7 mini excavators will be on-site during the show in booth 5026 at the Orange County Convention Center. Doosan staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. Click for more...

Doosan Will Showcase Crawler, Mini Excavators at 2023 ARA Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America will display a crawler excavator and two mini excavators targeted for rental customers during The American Rental Association Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 11 to 15, 2023. The Doosan DX140LC-7 crawler excavator and DX50Z-7 and DX27Z-7 mini excavators will be on-site during the show in booth 5026 at the Orange County Convention Center. Doosan staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. Click for more...

Doosan's Smart Excavator Ready for Engcon's 3rd Generation Tiltrotator System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... engcon, a leading global manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick couplers and accessories for excavators, announced the launch of the engcon Ready option for the Doosan DX225LC-7X series of excavators. The option is the result of a collaboration between Doosan and engcon to provide an integrated solution between the tiltrotator control system and machine, with all the built-in functions and features. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Grows its Electric Fleet With Unveiling of E19e Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has unveiled the latest machine in its electric excavator lineup: the E19e compact excavator. The battery-electric excavator was unveiled during the first day of the bauma 2022 trade fair in Munich. Bobcat has recently introduced numerous electric machines to offer customers solutions for their unique job site needs. "With the introduction of the E19e, Bobcat has expanded its electric line-up of zero-emission and quiet machines that can match the excellent performance of our conventional models," said Doosan Bobcat CEO Scott Park. Click for more...

Kubota Announces New Compact Track Loader, Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At a recent press event, Kubota announced a couple of new machines that are scheduled to be produced in 2023. In spring 2023, Kubota's compact track loader line will receive a generational update with the introduction of its new SVL75-3 compact track loader. Kubota's SVL75-3 compact track loader will feature keyless start, a 7-in. touchscreen monitor, easy to access HVAC controls and improved cab for visibility. Click for more...

Caterpillar Expands Tilt Rotate System to Work With Mini Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Work Tools Division announced new Tilt Rotate System (TRS) models for Cat 302.7 through 310 Next Generation mini excavators. The new TRS4 and TRS8 S45 plus updated TRS6 models allow attached work tools to rotate 360 degrees and tilt 40 degrees side-to-side. This enables the machine to reach more work areas from a single position, while maneuvering tools over, under and around obstructions when excavating, grading ditches, sorting recycle materials or placing pipe. Click for more...

Hitachi ZX350LC-6 HP Excavator Redefines Power, Speed →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 80,028-lb. (36,330-kg) Hitachi ZX350LC-6 HP excavator can tackle the toughest production jobs with a hydraulic system that boosts productivity and options that can tailor the machine to the task. This includes a variety of track widths, arm lengths, bucket sizes and more. Work modes like the new high-performance HP mode join the existing thumb, tilting rotator and tilting bucket modes to give you the versatility to tackle a wide range of tasks. Click for more...

VIDEO: Cat E-Fence, Indicate Technologies Simplify Operation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar introduced two new mini hydraulic excavator (MHE) Ease of Use technologies — Indicate and E-Fence — for the Cat 306 CR, 308 CR and 309 CR Next Generation mini hydraulic excavators. New to Cat mini excavators, Ease of Use Indicate helps operators to reach grade faster, while Ease of Use E-Fence constrains machine motion to within operator preset boundaries. These technologies are ideal for digging footings, drainage and septic systems, irrigation, electric utilities, and applications near structures or obstacles operators need to avoid. Click for more...