Excavators Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

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...

Cat 315 GC Next Gen Excavator Lowers Maintenance, Fuel Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 315 GC Next Gen compact radius excavator boasts a new, larger cab design built for operating efficiency, lowers maintenance costs by up to 25 percent and reduces fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. An intuitive-to-operate design allows operators of all skill levels to quickly achieve high production, making this new 15-ton excavator the right fit for space-restricted rental, municipal and general all-around excavating applications requiring dependable performance at lower costs. Click for more...

Excavators Take Center Stage for Ritchie Bros.' Latest Market Trends Summary Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When COVID-19 lockdowns started in North America in mid-March, most construction work kept going, and so did Ritchie Bros. The company has seen record demand in 2020 and its latest Market Trends Summary Report, which digs deep into industry pricing trends, discusses one of Ritchie Bros. most popular equipment categories: excavators. "In a year of volatility, excavator pricing has remained relatively stable," said Doug Olive, senior vice president, pricing, of Ritchie Bros. Click for more...

Improved Performance, Increased Power, Lower Operating Costs Hallmarks of Cat 317 and 317 GC Next Gen Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 317 and 317 GC 17-ton class Next Gen excavators boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies and lower owning and operating costs than previous models. Offering more power and performance, the new 317 excavator features multiple standard Cat technologies to boost operating efficiencies by up to 45 percent. The versatile new 317 GC lowers maintenance costs by up to 20 percent, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hickory Contractor Evolves Over 54 Years to Stay Successful →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If a new construction company can make it past its fledgling years and manages to keep the lights on, any continuing success is due to a series of evolutionary periods. For Hickory, N.C.'s Neill Grading & Construction, its success is rooted in being a third-generation family company. But it also is one that has evolved from its founding in 1966 to the present by slowly expanding with and adapting to changes in the industry. Click for more...

JCB's Electric Mini Becomes Machine for All Seasons →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB will now offer a fully glazed cab on the 19C-1E — an industry first for the electric mini excavator sector. This development will increase its appeal in countries with a colder, wetter climate, according to the manufacturer. The machine will use the same spacious cab as JCB's conventional 1-2-ton models and will be equipped with an electric heater to provide instant heat to de-mist windows and warm the cab working environment for the operator. Click for more...

VIDEO: Colorado's Frazee Construction Leans on Hitachi Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growing up, Jeremy Frazee knew that life spent working in a cubicle wasn't going to work for him. He spent his high school summers working as a laborer for the company his grandfather started, Frazee Construction, based in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he realized his passion for the industry. Today, the company has been passed down to its third generation, with Jeremy Frazee as co-owner, CEO and director of field operations. Click for more...

VIDEO: Updates to Volvo Dig Assist Make Grade Planning Faster, Easier for Operators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has updated its Dig Assist machine control application for excavators with new features that make it even faster and easier to create plans and put more information at operators' fingertips. "It's simple by design. If you use a smartphone, the Dig Assist app on the co-pilot display is a very similar experience — it quickly becomes second nature for operators," said Matthew McLean, product manager, excavators, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 352 Offers Contractors Up to 45 Percent More Operating Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Next Generation Cat 352 hydraulic excavator with variable gauge undercarriage offers contractors up to 45 percent more operating efficiency, up to 10 percent more fuel efficiency, and up to 15 percent less maintenance costs compared to the model it replaces, the 352F, according to the manufacturer. Technology Boosts Efficiency The 352 has a high level of standard factory-installed technology to enable the improved operating efficiency, including Cat Grade with 2D. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 349 Excavator Delivers Increased Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Next Generation Cat 349 excavator offers contractors up to 45 percent more operating efficiency, up to 10 percent more fuel efficiency, and up to 15 percent less maintenance costs compared to the model it replaces, the 349F, according to the manufacturer. Technology Boosts Efficiency The 349 has a high level of standard factory-installed technology to enable the improved operating efficiency, including Cat Grade with 2D. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo CE Introduces Rotating Pipelayer Conversion Kits for 14-Ton Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new attachment kit that allows 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers, offering a simple solution for users who don't want to buy a dedicated pipelayer and who have been using conventional excavators for the work, according to the manufacturer. "The pipelayer attachment kit is aimed at customers placing pipe in cities and municipalities where space is at a premium. Click for more...