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Southeastern Equipment Sells Historic Kobelco Excavator →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Southeastern Equipment Co. has sold the 1,000th excavator manufactured by Kobelco Construction Machinery USA's plant in South Carolina. The excavator was purchased by A Crano Excavating Inc. , a longtime Southeastern Equipment partner in North Canton, Ohio. The machine is the 25th Kobelco excavator that the family-owned business has purchased. "Southeastern Equipment is honored to partner with Kobelco for this incredible milestone," said Thor Hess, Southeastern Equipment's executive vice president. Click for more...
Doosan Infracore North America Introduces DX35-5, DX42-5, DX50-5 Models to Expand Mini Excavator Offering →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC is bolstering its mini excavator lineup with the addition of three new models in the 3.5-, 4- and 5-ton classes: the Doosan DX35-5, DX42-5 and DX50-5. Doosan now offers its U.S. and Canadian customers a wider range of excavators — from 3.5 to 50 tons. The updated Doosan mini excavator line now includes the popular 3.5-, 4- and 5-ton size classes, complementing the existing DX63-3 and DX85R-3 models. Click for more...
Liebherr to Display Powerful Wheel Loader, High-Precision Wheeled Excavator at Waste Expo 2019 →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment is displaying the high performance L 556 XPower wheel loader and the A 914 Litronic wheeled excavator at Waste Expo in Las Vegas from May 6 through 9, 2019. The Liebherr-XPower driveline on the L 556 XPower wheel loader offers reduced operating costs, lower fuel consumption and increased working efficiency that allows the machine to maneuver in the toughest waste industry conditions, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...
LiuGong, Kinshofer Create 'Potent, Cost-Effective' Scrap/Demo Solution →
From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America (LGNA) has partnered with Kinshofer North America to give scrap and demolition industry professionals a cost-effective, profit-widening scrap and demolition solution. The Kinshofer MQP-30-Y Multi-Quick processor and LiuGong NA 925E excavator combination were featured at the "DEMOlition" event held by the National Demolition Association at its 2019 Demolition Rockies expo in March. Click for more...
Volvo CE Unveils Electric Compact Excavator, Wheel Loader at bauma →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment of "Building Tomorrow" with the unveiling of its first commercial zero-emissions electric compact excavator and wheel loader at bauma Munich. The machines, which are the first to be shown from a new electric range of Volvo-branded compact excavators and compact wheel loaders, deliver zero exhaust emissions, significantly lower noise levels, reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and less maintenance requirements, compared to their conventional counterparts, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...
Volvo CE Enters 20-Ton Class Excavator Market With New EC200E →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new EC200E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment gives customers a new option between Volvo's 16- and 22-ton machines — a 20-ton class excavator that offers strong performance and comes without the added features and cost of a larger excavator. "This machine's size and price point make it a great new option for rental yards and for owners of smaller fleets looking to move up to take on bigger projects, particularly those in the building segment," said Sung Sook Kim, product manager excavatorsat Volvo Construction Equipment. Click for more...
Kinshofer Completes Product Range, Gains Breaker Line with Acquisition of Hammer →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments, is expanding its product line to include hydraulic breaker excavator attachments following the acquisition of Hammer SRL, an Italy-based manufacturer of demolition, excavation, recycling and material handling attachments. Kinshofer chose the company because of its reputation for quality and more than 30 years of experience in the market. Click for more...
John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth →
From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019. A total of 14 John Deere machines will be on display for the first time at the Wirtgen Group booth. John Deere acquired the Wirtgen Group in December 2017. Click for more...
Kobelco Celebrates Production of 1,000th Excavator at Manufacturing Facility →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Pictured left to right: Raymond Riter, Mike Jones, Jim Riter and Jimmy Riter of A Crano Excavating purchased the SK210LC-10 from Kobelco dealer, Southeastern Equipment. Kobelco Construction Machinery USA recently produced its 1000th excavator at its manufacturing facility in Moore, S.C., and celebrated the milestone by hosting a ceremony on March 27, 2019. The 1000th Kobelco machine produced is the SK210LC-10 model. Click for more...
Kobelco Dealer Helps Kick-Start Fifth Generation Business →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The Moss family has been installing utilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex for almost a century. The fourth-generation family-owned business, Moss Construction Co. , was founded in 1989 and became one of the largest utility contracting companies in DFW of its time. The business continued to thrive until 2008, when it was forced to close its doors due to the economic downturn. In 2016, Garrett Moss, fifth generation, along with Case Whitfield, decided to start Moss Utilities with the goal of continuing the family legacy of excellent workmanship, a passion for the industry and conducting business with honor and integrity. Click for more...
Miller Environmental Finds Its 'Sweet Spot' With Larger Excavator →
From Construction Equipment Guide... For most construction professionals, new excavator purchases are predicated on a number of wide-ranging considerations, including: current and future project demands, fleet upgrade requirements, environmental compliance, cost, and yes, even personal preference. Few things are as frustrating — or counter-productive — to an operation as having a machine sitting idly in a yard because it is either over- or undersized. Click for more...
Liebherr USA Sponsors Live DEMOlition Event, Showcases Machines at Demolition Rockies 2019 →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA, Co. Construction Equipment division is once again the official sponsor of National Demolition Association's Live DEMOlition event at the Demolition Rockies 2019 trade show. This year, Liebherr will feature a lineup of five machines: the R 950 High Reach Demolition Excavator, the R 946, R 936 and R 926 Crawler Excavators and the A 924 Excavator. Demolition Rockies 2019 takes place March 22-25, 2019, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. Click for more...
Volvo CE Launches EC750E HR, Its Largest High-Reach Excavator in North America →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The EC750E HR high-reach excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment offers exceptional reach, with a maximum pin height of 118 ft. (36 m), and also can be easily reconfigured using extensions and different boom sets to become a multi-use demolition tool. "The EC750E HR is based on our popular EC750E crawler excavator but has been substantially re-engineered for high-reach deconstruction purposes with a heavier and wider undercarriage and factory-fitted guarding," said Walter Reeves, sales manager of demolition products at Volvo Construction Equipment. Click for more...
Hitachi Introduces Factory-Integrated Grade Guidance →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi is taking efficiency to a new level with Hitachi Grade Guidance, integrated and developed in cooperation with Topcon. Leveraging the latest components and technologies, Grade Guidance is a "one-stop shop" solution that helps complete precision-excavation more efficiently. "We're thrilled to offer this option to our customers," said Jonny Spendlove, product marketing manager, excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas. Click for more...
Hitachi Presents Slope Safety Tips →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi excavators are built with efficiency, reliability and durability to tackle tough jobs. However, operators should always take extra care when working on slopes. Matt Hendry, product specialist of Hitachi, offers some tips for safe operation. 1. Choose the right track type. Single bar grousers offer the best traction for slope work; they're like dozer tracks and will penetrate for traction. Click for more...
Contractors Tell Tales of Excavators' Near-Heroic Exploits →
From Construction Equipment Guide... From massive road projects to clearing jobs on single-home sites, the chances are good that powerful hydraulic excavators are doing the work. Earthmoving contractors cannot do business without a compact, mid-size, full-size or very large machine to do the work — perhaps even all four — in their rolling stock. Excavators have figured prominently in the building of virtually everything that makes up the infrastructure of modern America: roads and highways, airports, seaports, shopping centers, residential areas, office buildings and manufacturing sites — to name just a few. Click for more...
Wacker Neuson Introduces EZ36, EZ26 Compact Excavator Models →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson continues to optimize its excavator line with the addition of two models that are built for operator comfort, stability, power and serviceability. The 3.6-ton (3.1 t) EZ36 and 2.6-ton (2.3 t) EZ26 compact excavators with a minimal tail swing design are versatile machines for a variety of applications. The 3.6-ton class excavator is among the most popular size in the market, so Wacker Neuson looked at features and benefits that would stand out in the crowded field. Click for more...
Keweenaw County, Michigan Makes Most of Addition to Fleet →
A new ZX190W-6 has rolled onto the fleet of the Keweenaw County Road Commission (KCRC) in Mohawk, Mich. KCRC built the county road system and most of the state highways throughout the county from the 1910s to the 1960s. It primarily provides winter and summer maintenance for the 481 lane miles of state and county roads. The ZX190W-6 has tackled a variety of tasks since its delivery in spring 2018. Click for more...
Volvo Expands Compact Excavator Lineup with ECR18E, EC20E →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is adding to its E-Series compact excavators in North America with the launch of the ECR18E and the EC20E. The EC20E comes with a range of significant performance gains versus the D‑Series model it replaces, while the ultra short-swing ECR18E is an entirely new addition to the Volvo lineup. "We listened to our customers' needs and improved upon our popular D-Series with updates that make the EC20E more productive, more versatile, more durable and easier to maintain. Click for more...
Hyundai Upgrades, New Attachments Focus of Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019 →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas featured a variety of recently upgraded models and newly available third-party attachments Jan. 22 through 25 at its World of Concrete exhibit (Booth C7027) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company also displayed its Hyundai HX130LCR hydraulic excavator for the first time since the model's recent introduction. "Contractors visiting the exhibit will see how Hyundai continues responding to our customers with improvements and new capabilities that underscore Hyundai's position as a top-tier, full product line provider of wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators and compaction rollers," said Corey Rogers, marketing manager, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...
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