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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...

Kobelco USA Introduces Next Generation ED160BR-7 Blade Runner →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The next-generation Kobelco ED160BR-7 is a combination of both a short radius excavator and a dozer, which enables customers to have two machines in one. Unlike most excavators, this 105 hp, 37,000 lb. model is equipped with more than just a backfill blade; a six-way large capacity dozer blade with folding edges makes the ED160BR-7 an easy-to-transport machine that is unique to the market, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Homestead Dirt Works and Mulching Transforms Properties With Earthmoving Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Homestead Dirt Works and Mulching focuses on doing mid-sized earthmoving projects, including tree clearing, stump removal, excavating, grading, dirt removal, concrete work and mulching. Gabriel (Gabe) Shemper started his company in 2016 in Hattiesburg, Miss. With the help of his five employees, Shemper transforms both commercial and residential landscapes. "Our day to day, we build driveways," Shemper said. Click for more...

Komatsu PC210LCi-11 Excavator Delivers Versatility in Compact Size →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Aimed to quickly lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators, and improve the bottom line for contractors, Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control (iMC) is part of the company's suite of Smart Construction products, services and digital solutions that incorporate a host of advanced, proprietary machine technology. Developed with input from leading construction companies, iMC gives contractors sophisticated, productivity-enhancing automation along with cutting-edge job site design, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: For Utah's Rogers Construction, Dirt's in Their DNA →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Through the desert air and rolling rocky terrain lies the town of St. George, Utah. The area, nicknamed Utah's Dixie, offers a stunning view of Zion National Park and the Pine Valley Mountains in the distance. Located between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, locals joke that St. George is a few hours from everything. But for the Rogers family, owners of Rogers Construction Inc. , St. George is the center of their family and business. Click for more...

VIDEO: A. Montano Company, C.D. Man Partner on Port of Albany →

From Construction Equipment Guide... C.D. Man LLC is a NYSDEC permitted construction and demolition processing station that opened its doors in 2017 and operates in the Port of Albany, N.Y. This covered facility was designed so that any size truck or trailer would be able to dump on a level platform with little or no waiting and be on its way. The facility was constructed adjacent to the railroad so that all the construction and demolition material is transported out of the Albany area by rail, reducing truck congestion and emissions in the local area. Click for more...

Volvo Group Begins Customer Deliveries of All-Electric Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dec. 17 saw the first delivery of a Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) machine and the first all-electric Volvo FE truck in France. The recipient of the new products – an electric Volvo FE truck, with electrically powered crane, and a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator – was leading French contractor and long-term Volvo customer Eiffage. The machines support Eiffage's low carbon strategy and are to work on the ambitious Grand Paris Express transport project in the French capital. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces Its Largest, Most Powerful Excavator for Mining, Construction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America has expanded its excavator lineup with its largest model yet. The new Doosan DX800LC-7 excavator increases the company's footprint in the aggregate mining industry. The crawler excavator's size makes it ideal for pit and quarry customers. It's also well-suited as a large machine for heavy construction and infrastructure work. It can efficiently remove overburden and load large amounts of material into trucks at quarries. Click for more...

Cat M316 Next Gen Wheeled Excavator Delivers Improved Performance, Lower Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat M316 Next Generation wheeled excavator features advanced hydraulics that provide the optimum balance of power and efficiency, offering the control needed for precise working requirements. Today's M316 gets the job done faster with up to 14 percent more swing torque, while auxiliary hydraulic options deliver the power and versatility to efficiently use a wide range of Cat attachments. Click for more...

Compact Radius Cat 335 Next Gen Excavator Boosts Jobsite Productivity, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With its compact radius design, the Cat 335 Next Gen hydraulic excavator delivers tight tail swing radius for enhanced maneuverability, making it ideal for working on space-restricted job sites, such as road projects with lane closures and excavating next to buildings. Field-proven worldwide for reliable operation, the Cat C7.1 engine powering the 335 meets the most stringent emissions standards with a no-maintenance aftertreatment system. Click for more...

Compact Radius Cat 335 Next Gen Excavator Boosts Jobsite Productivity, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With its compact radius design, the Cat 335 Next Gen hydraulic excavator delivers tight tail swing radius for enhanced maneuverability, making it ideal for working on space-restricted job sites, such as road projects with lane closures and excavating next to buildings. Field-proven worldwide for reliable operation, the Cat C7.1 engine powering the 335 meets the most stringent emissions standards with a no-maintenance aftertreatment system. Click for more...