Excavators

Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company , rolled out options for its grade control technology, on select excavators, including 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new factory-integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs by enabling operators to spend less time getting the grade right the first time. Click for more...

VIDEO: Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Increases Material Handling Ease →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. Click for more...

Engcon Selected As Preferred Supplier by John Deere →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Engcon, a leading tiltrotator manufacturer, and John Deere have entered into a major agreement with a focus on the United States and Canada. Through this preferred supplier agreement, Engcon's products will be available to end users through the John Deere and Hitachi excavator dealer network throughout the United States and Canada. This collaboration will ensure that customers are able to purchase their John Deere and Hitachi excavators equipped with Engcon's productivity enhancing products. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to Purpose-Built Demolition Tool Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo CE is adding to its demolition lineup with the new 38-ton EC380E straight boom excavator, which replaces the traditional boom-and-stick approach with a 23-ft. straight boom and purpose-built arm. This custom-built excavator offers a significant height advantage over standard models along with outstanding reach, stability, cab protections and durability, making it an ideal choice for those working in tough demolition applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo EC55 Electric Excavator Arrives at Customer Site in China →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the unveiling of the Volvo EC55 Electric excavator in China at the China International Import Expo 2020, the first customer pilot machine has now been delivered to aluminum company Xinyuan for customer testing. Xinyuan is using the 5.5-ton electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) for ground grading and earthwork loading at its new plant in Liaocheng, Shandong Province. Click for more...

Despite Challenging Restrictions, JDC Demolition Deftly Razes Athletic Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JDC Demolition was contracted to perform the environmental remediation and demolition of the former Alfond Athletic Center at the Colby College, a private Liberal Arts college in Waterville, Maine. Founded in 1813, the campus, located on a beautiful, historic 714-acre site, is among the most selective liberal arts institutions in the country and is considered a "Little Ivy." Together with sister company New Roads Environmental, JDC Demolition completed the abatement and removal of the 200,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

UPDATE: Komatsu Excavator Attempts to Dislodge One of World's Largest Shipping Containers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... [Updated March 29]: The Ever Given shipping container that was stranded in the Suez Canal has been fully refloated, and traffic has finally resumed in the Suez Canal six days after the international shipping crisis began. The Panama-flagged Ever Given, chartered by Evergreen Marine Corp., became wedged sideways in the Suez Canal on March 23. Each day that the ship was stuck saw $9.6 billion in maritime traffic delayed in a waterway that accounts for about 12 percent of world trade. Click for more...

VIDEO: St. Louis Contractor Creates Stable Foundation With Doosan →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nothing's more foundational to every new building project than, well, the foundation. Before a frame ever goes up, a project has to start on sure footing. Unfortunately, most jobsites are more like building on sand than solid rock. Some land is replete with soft silt and clay. Sites in urban areas can contain fill soil from multiple earlier builds. In both cases, a contractor must stabilize sites before construction gets off the ground. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC88MR-11 Excavator Delivers Higher Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's PC88MR-11 excavator features a reduced tail swing radius, making it ideal for work on roadways, bridges, urban areas or anywhere space is limited. The 67.7 hp (50.6 kW) excavator has standard high flow auxiliary hydraulics with proportional joysticks that offer increased job versatility, while providing precise attachment control. Standard grading blade with new moldboard profile improves backfilling and light grading efficiency. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds Two New Short-Swing Compact Excavators in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is boosting its compact excavator range in North America with two new short-swing models: the ECR50 and ECR58. The 5-ton ECR50 is a new entry for Volvo in North America, while the 6-ton ECR58 gains performance updates from the contractor-favorite D-series model. "The ECR50 and ECR58 are ideal for rental markets and owner/operators who need a short-swing compact excavator that can nimbly work across a range of applications, including utilities, landscaping, road construction and more," said Darren Ashton, product manager, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Omaha-Based Company Tackles Demolition Project in Its Home City →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Out with the old, in with the new. That is what demolition is all about. Last fall, Ronco Construction got to work removing the old in its hometown of Omaha, Neb. A construction project in the "Gateway to the West" required demolishing existing buildings to make way for a residential project that was bringing new housing options to the neighborhood. Ronco Construction was the perfect fit for the job. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Launches 9018F Mini-Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, headquartered in Katy, Texas, has launched the first of its new F-series excavators. The 9018F is a 2 ton (1.8 t) mini-class excavator that has been designed to meet or exceed North American market design specifications, and to be a perfect fit for the rental industry. The 9018F represents the smallest of the LiuGong F-Series excavator models. Its compact dimensions, foldable dozer blade and retractable undercarriage alone give its users several transportation and application benefits. Click for more...

VIDEO: Werk-Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets →

New Werk-Brau extreme duty excavator buckets feature an aggressive dig angle, rugged construction of abrasion resistant AR400 through AR500 steel, and horizontal wear strips, to effectively excavate in the toughest conditions. Designed for durability and effectiveness, even in brutal conditions, they are made in the USA with industry leading lead times. Standard sizes available from 3/8 to 10 cu. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo CE Expands Wheeled Excavator Lineup With New EWR130E →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is launching a new mid-sized wheeled excavator, the EWR130E, which gives the shortest front and rear swing radius in its size class without compromising on lifting performance or digging force. With a rear swing of 5 ft. 1 in. and a front swing of 5 ft. 11 in., the EWR130E has the shortest swing radius in the 12- to 13-ton range. When coupled with new four-wheel steering and in-line outrigger options, the result is a machine that is easy to control and stable, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: Prinoth's M 450e-1090: Light, Efficient, Flexible →

Prinoth is well-known for its crawler carriers but also manufactures a wide range of mulching equipment and carriers. As a cutting-edge company where the latest developments and innovations in agriculture and forest management are, Prinoth continuously invests in developing high quality products including the latest excavator attachment, the M450e-1090. High Stability, Durability at Low Weight The M450e-1090 suits a wide range of excavators from 8.8 to 16.5 tons, as well as carrier vehicles with booms up to maximum 90 hp and thus expands the capacity of the M450e-900 mulcher. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo Construction Equipment Unveils Its First Mid-Size Electric Wheeled Excavator Concept →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled the EX03, the company's first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. With low noise, zero exhaust emissions and reduced maintenance needs, the EX03 represents the future for safer and more environmentally responsible construction sites, according to the manufacturer. "This prototype is a significant step forward in the evolution of medium electric construction machines," said Inwoo Kim, program manager of Advanced Engineering at Volvo CE. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces Technology-Forward Next Gen Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new compact excavators and a new hydraulic quick coupler available at dealerships this quarter and plans for another excavator this summer. The introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5 lead the company's construction equipment product introductions in 2021. Both models offer various upgrades from their previous (-4) units. The company also launched a new quick coupler for its 3-4 ton excavator class. Click for more...

Emergency Situation — Spider Excavators Fix 'HeleSlide' Along Critical Highway →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Referred to as a "HeleSlide" by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a major landslide occurred in 2019 along State Route 299 between Junction City and Willow Creek in Trinity County (northwestern California) that brought down a massive amount of rock and earth and revealed a fractured and fragile mountainside along the critical highway. The slide took place between Helena and Big Bar. Click for more...

Proterra, Komatsu Announce New Collaboration to Develop All-Electric Construction Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proterra, an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer ofconstruction equipment, announced Jan. 25 an agreement to leverage Proterra's battery technology for the development of Komatsu's first battery-electric middle-class hydraulic excavator. The collaboration represents Proterra's entry into the off-road vehicle market and the company's first Proterra Powered battery-electric construction equipment. Click for more...

First Customers to Order Volvo Electric Compact Machines at Bauma 2019 Take Delivery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its local dealer Volvo Maskin are celebrating an important milestone in Norway's long-term journey towards electrification and a more sustainable infrastructure. Longstanding customers K Baugerød Anlegg and Veidekke took delivery of the first electric construction machines in the country — a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator and a Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader. Click for more...

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