Excavators

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-7 Medium, Large Excavators Optimize Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas fills out its ZAXIS-7 line of medium and large excavators with the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7. Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs., these excavators include upgraded features that enhance operator comfort, visibility, fuel efficiency, durability and productivity. "The new ZX-7 generation of mid- to large-sized excavators features an array of new features and benefits to exceed the high standards set by our customers. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC900LC-11 Excavator With Counterweight Removal System Makes Moving This Large Machine Easier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for tough jobs that require high performance, the Komatsu PC900LC-11 excavator is an easy-to-transport, versatile machine. The 842 hp machine is designed for heavy construction, demolition, material handling, deep sewer, water, large mass excavation and mining/quarry. Taking productivity to a new level, the PC900LC -11 offers increased bucket and lifting capacity and higher performance with: Up to a 40 percent increase in productivity 25 percent more arm crowd force 12 percent more swing torque Based on the highly reliable and durable PC800LC-8, the PC900LC-11 offers major design enhancements compared to the earlier model. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators Add Capability, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to add new features to enhance the performance and comfort of ZAXIS-5N compact excavators ranging from 1.10 to 6.61 tons. These compact excavators excel in applications where there is not a lot of space to maneuver. A short tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short tail swing radius with swing boom (USB) makes it easier to work around buildings, walls, guardrails and other structures. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Two New Compact Excavators in Popular Size Class →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing two new compact excavators to North America, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40, with features that provide increased operator comfort, 10 percent more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. These models replace the EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D. "The 3- to 4-ton size makes up more than a quarter of the compact excavator market in North America, and we're excited to refresh our offering in that range," said Darren Ashton, product manager — compact equipment, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Liebherr to Exhibit at NDA's Annual Convention, Expo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at NDA's annual Convention and Expo in March 2024 showcasing the R 930, R 934, and two R 938 crawler excavators. Attendees also will be able to get hands-on with these machines at the Live DEMOlition Event and Operators Challenge sponsored by Liebherr. The 50th anniversary of NDA's annual Convention and Expo will take place in San Antonio, Texas, from March 6 to 9, 2024. Click for more...

Werk-Brau D-Lock Tilt Coupler Enhances Excavator Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau's D-Lock tilt coupler allows an operator to tilt the attachment instead of repositioning the excavator for enhanced productivity and versatility on each job site. A compact narrow body allows better visibility and performance, while the rugged, triple sealed power actuator allows trouble-free operation which is virtually maintenance-free. With up to 120-degrees of tilt, the D-Lock tilt coupler enhances productivity, thus increasing profitability by accomplishing tasks quicker with fewer excavator moves. Click for more...

Yanmar Celebrates 30 Years of Zero Tail Swing ViO Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the launch of the ViO series in 1993, Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept — revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations. The launch 30 years ago of the Yanmar CE ViO range of compact excavators caused a sensation. Unlike other excavators of its kind at the time, at no stage of its rotation did the rear of the cab/superstructure of the ViO extend beyond its tracks. Click for more...

Liebherr Lands in Hawaii →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Earlier this year, Liebherr USA delivered and commissioned an R 9150 excavator in face shovel configuration for new customer, Hawaiian Cement. This excavator is not just the first Liebherr machine for Hawaiian Cement but also the first Liebherr excavator to enter the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. The 165 ton excavator was delivered to Hawaiian Cement's Halawa Valley Quarry in O‘ahu. Halawa Valley Quarry is capable of producing more than one million tons of aggregates and manufactured sand per year, which is then provided to businesses throughout Hawaii as well as to Hawaiian Cement's three concrete plants. Click for more...

Contractors Add Compact Wheeled Excavators for Unique Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Increasingly, contractors across the country are adding compact wheeled excavators to their fleet with a variety of unique applications. Here are two contractors that are realizing incredible benefit from using Mecalac equipment. Kobo Utility Kobo Utility in Cape Cod, Mass., categorizes itself as a heavy electrical contracting company that also does a lot of utility work. Kobo has a broad reach with offices in Massachusetts, Florida and California. Click for more...

Mecalac Makes Impact On Wheeled Excavator Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For decades, European contractors have been finding increased utilization for the wheeled excavator and in many cases, in applications that have never been seen in the United States. In recent years, this has been particularly true for the compact wheeled excavator. It's not unusual for innovation in the excavating trades to begin in Europe and work its way to North America. Take the tiltrotator as an example. Click for more...

World of Concrete 2024 to Feature DEVELON Excavator Trio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON will showcase three excavators at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 23 to 25, 2024. DEVELON will be in booth C7226 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The DX42-7 mini excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7 wheel excavator will be on display. DEVELON staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. "DEVELON is excited to exhibit at World of Concrete, especially as the event celebrates 50 years in 2024," said Jacob Sherman, product and dealer marketing manager DEVELON. Click for more...

VIDEO: Autonomous Excavator Constructs a Dry-Stone Wall →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ETH Zurich researchers deployed an autonomous excavator, called HEAP, to build a 6 m high and 65 m long dry-stone wall. The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park. The team of researchers included Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture. They developed this innovative design application as part of the National Centre of Competence in Research for Digital Fabrication (NCCR dfab). Click for more...

Kirby-Smith Now Carries Link-Belt Excavators in St. Louis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since 1983, Kirby-Smith Machinery has been a provider of heavy equipment in the central United States. Offering products to the construction, mining and industrial markets, its team has a long history of helping Link-Belt Excavator customers with their equipment needs. Kirby-Smith's customer service will flourish with the addition of the Link-Belt product line to its existing St. Louis location at 12920 Gravois Rd., St. Click for more...

Yanmar Compact Equipment SV40 Features Best in Class Power, Digging Force, Lifting Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar Compact Equipment offers the SV40 excavator. This ultra-tight tail swing excavator boasts power, flexibility and stability in a compact package. Yanmar Compact Equipment tailored the ultra-tight tail swing SV40 excavator for the North American market and developed it to push the limits and get more power and performance out of an under-5-ton machine. Weighing 4 tons, the SV40 features a 39-hp electronically controlled Yanmar Tier IV Final diesel engine. Click for more...

Kobelco Construction Taps Houston Heavy Machinery as Its New Excavator Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA, a crawler excavator and crawler crane manufacturer, has announced Houston Heavy Machinery (HHM) as the official Kobelco excavator dealer for Southeast Texas. HHM started in 2012 and has established itself with a commitment to customer satisfaction, providing outstanding sales, service and rental expertise to their customer base. Kobelco seeks to partner with dealers that have a deep knowledge of their local markets and have shown success in providing the high level of customer service that has long defined Kobelco Construction Machinery. Click for more...

VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

Turner Construction Company to Pilot Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator as Part of Program to Reduce Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the largest construction services companies in the world is testing one of the largest battery-electric machines in the world. Turner Construction Company is conducting a pilot of the 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment on a project in the heart of Silicon Valley. The EC230 Electric is the first medium-size in-house-designed electric excavator in the industry. Click for more...

How to Turn Your Compact Excavator Into a Profit Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While compact excavators are known for being efficient digging machines, your compact excavator offers jobsite versatility far beyond digging. With the right attachments and coupler system, compact excavators can perform a wide variety of tasks that can help you win jobs you may not have previously considered bidding for. Here are five jobs you can perform with a compact excavator: Demolition — Compact excavators are ideally suited for demolition work and can often complete small-scale demolition jobs, due to their power, extended reach and maneuverability. Click for more...

Mecalac Introduces Next Generation 216MRail for North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the next generation 216MRail for North America. A dedicated railroad excavator for railway construction and maintenance, the 216MRail offers new features, such as dual drive, along with a leading power-to-weight ratio that offers the performance of a much larger railway maintenance machine. Click for more...

Komatsu's Upgraded PC130LC-11 Excavator Is a Combination of Lightweight Power, Agility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For contractors looking for an excavator that can help complete jobs faster, Komatsu's newly upgraded PC130LC-11 with a longer undercarriage design increases lifting capacity by up to 20 percent compared to the previous model. This durable, reliable and productive 97.2-hp small conventional tail swing excavator is easily transportable and offers a unique combination of lightweight power and agility in a small package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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