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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...

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...

John Deere Announces New Large Sized P-Tier Excavator Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has announced the addition of three new P-tier excavator models to its line of large-size equipment. These heavy-duty machines are the latest excavator models to launch as part of the John Deere Performance Tiering strategy. The 470 P-tier, 670 P-tier and 870 P-tier models offer enhanced visibility features, making them an ideal solution for operators looking to increase productivity on the job. Click for more...

Komatsu's Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Now Available On PC490LCi-11 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To offer contractors sophisticated productivity-enhancing automation on a larger excavator, Komatsu has introduced its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) on the PC490LCi-11 excavator. Designed to lessen the skills gap between new and experienced operators — while helping improve the bottom line for contractors — the 359 hp PC490LCi-11 is Komatsu's largest intelligent excavator. Click for more...

Komatsu to Exhibit 20-ton Class Proterra Powered Electric Hydraulic Excavator at bauma 2022 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu Ltd. will exhibit a 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery system for the first time at bauma 2022 from Oct. 24 through 30. The machine is powered by a lithium-ion battery system from U.S.-based Proterra. Since January 2021, the two companies have been jointly developing electric medium-sized hydraulic excavators, and have been conducting PoC (Proof of Concept) tests on advance research machines at customers' construction sites. Click for more...

Komatsu to Exhibit 20-ton Class Proterra Powered Electric Hydraulic Excavator at bauma 2022 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu Ltd. will exhibit a 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery system for the first time at bauma 2022 from Oct. 24 through 30. The machine is powered by a lithium-ion battery system from U.S.-based Proterra. Since January 2021, the two companies have been jointly developing electric medium-sized hydraulic excavators, and have been conducting PoC (Proof of Concept) tests on advance research machines at customers' construction sites. Click for more...

Volvo Excavator, Wheel Loader Receive Highest Retained Value Awards From EquipmentWatch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the seventh straight year, Volvo Construction Equipment has received Highest Retained Value Awards from EquipmentWatch, one of the construction industry's leading insights provider. The 2022 awards went to the Volvo EC380E in the Large Crawler Excavators category and the Volvo L250H in the Large Wheel Loaders category. "Volvo is committed to designing machines that retain high value over their entire lifecycle, including when owners are ready to resell them at a competitive price," said Stephen Roy, president, Region North America, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Mecalac's 136MRail Delivers Compact Performance to North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers compact performance and versatility to the North American market with its 136MRail rail-road excavator. The 136MRail, a crawler-based excavator with factory integrated hi-rail, combines all the functions of an excavator with lifting, towing and loading capabilities. Click for more...

Contractor Selects Gradall as His Machine of Choice →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When AC Concrete was contracted to remove and replace exposed aggregate at a local zoo, it called on J.A.C.K. Coffey LLC of Medinah, Ill., specialists in excavation, concrete removal, temporary barrier walls and jersey walls. The zoo needed to replace all walkways, which meant working in a tight space. John and Audrey Coffey started their family-owned company in 2007. J.A.C.K. — which stands for John, Audrey, Cody and Kaila — works in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Click for more...

Leica Geosystems Launches Leica iCON Site Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the launch of the new Leica iCON site excavator, a machine-control solution that enables compact excavators to carry out designs easily and accurately. When space is limited, compact excavators are required to get the job done right the first time. To increase the efficiency and accuracy of trenching, grading or moving material on a smaller scale, Leica Geosystems further expands its portfolio by offering machine guidance for small excavators. Click for more...

Takeuchi Introduces TB335R 3.5 Ton Short Tail Swing Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi has added the new generation TB335R short tail swing compact excavator to its TB300 Series. This excavator features a sophisticated interior and exterior design as well as enhanced functions that provide greater performance and peace of mind, according to the manufacturer. "The TB335R's short tail swing design results in a rear overhang of only 3.1 in. over the tracks, making it ideal for working in tight or confined spaces," said David Caldwell, national product manager of Takeuchi. Click for more...