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LiuGong 9018 F-Series Mini-Excavator Arrives for Review →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, headquartered in Katy, Texas, has announced the arrival of its first new F-series excavators for dealer review. The 9018F is a reduced tail-swing, 1.9 ton (1.8 t) mini-class excavator presently undergoing evaluation. It has been designed to meet or exceed North American market design specifications. The 9018F represents the smallest of the powerfully efficient, 6th generation LiuGong F-Series excavator models. Click for more...

Four EquipmentShare Locations Now Carry Link-Belt Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC announced the addition of Link-Belt excavators, scrap/material handling equipment and work tools to four EquipmentShare locations: 2828 US Hwy 80 West, Savannah, GA 31408; 912/525-2505 4205 I-70 Drive SE, Columbia, MO 65201; 573/299-5222 2919 East Napoleon Street, Sulphur (Lake Charles), LA 70663; 337/516-2020 412 International Circle, Summerville (Charleston), SC 29483; 843/410-7717 EquipmentShare helps contractors across the country build better and work smarter with the help of Track smart jobsite technology. Click for more...

Orchard Farmer Finds Success Using Doosan Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Situated approximately 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier, Wash., is the Yakima Valley, a breathtaking agricultural region known for its apple, wine and hop production. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of fresh grown produce in the Pacific Northwest because of local farmers and growers like Brad Ziemke, owner of Ziemke Farm Fresh Produce. Farming wasn't Ziemke's first profession, but it was one he was always interested in. Click for more...

New Cat 308 CR Mini-Hydraulic Excavator Now Available at Hawthorne Cat →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Region, announces new delivery of the Cat 308 CR Mini-Hydraulic Excavator, known for its best-in-class performance, operator experience and serviceability. The latest 308 compact radius model delivers maximum power and performance in a mini design to help you work in a wide range of applications. Moving around the job site is easier than ever with the exclusive Cat Stick Steer travel mode and easy-to-use controls. Click for more...

Topcon Showcases Automatic Excavator System in N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Nov. 13, Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. held a Field Day event at Benchmark Tool & Supply's Raleigh, N.C., branch location. The main purpose of the gathering was for customers to learn about Topcon's new X-53x automatic excavator system from the experts themselves. Attendees were treated to an up close and personal work session where they saw the excavator's precision, speed and power firsthand. Click for more...

Kobelco SK400D, SK550D Excavators are Built to Demolish →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has expanded its series of building demolition excavators with the introduction of the SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 models. These units are purpose-built to tear down and dismantle multi-story buildings, and are engineered with practical features to increase jobsite productivity and reduce downtime. With a reach of up to 81 and 90 ft. (24.6 and 27.4 m), the SK400D and SK550D demolition machines can make light work of tall buildings. Click for more...

Cat 326 Next Gen Excavator Delivers Increased Efficiency, High Performance Digging, Lifting →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 326 excavator delivers premium performance with integrated simple-to-use technologies boosting efficiencies up to 45 percent over previous models. This 26-ton class model delivers improved fuel savings, lower maintenance costs and improved operator comfort with all-new cab designs. The new excavator offers high reliability at a low cost-per-hour performance, according to the manufacturer. Key to the design of the new Cat 326 is operating simplicity. Click for more...

Fecon Introduces Cab Guard for Mid-Sized Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon's Cab Guard are durable polycarbonate panels, tested using ballistic testing standards, that protect mid-sized excavators' cab windows (and the operator behind them). Designed with a universal fitment to most makes/models in the 8-12 ton class, this add-on attachment installs in less than 30 minutes without special tools or modifications to the cab, according to the manufacturer. A hinged polycarbonate frame allows for easy cleaning and the polycarbonate panels can be replaced without removing the guard frame, saving time and labor. Click for more...

Volvo Gold Rush Excavator Proceeds Benefit Nonprofits Through 'Give Big Giveaway' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To celebrate the 10th season of Gold Rush on Discovery Channel and its new EC200E crawler excavator, Volvo Construction Equipment is giving the proceeds from the sale of its Gold Rush excavator — a unique machine with a $7,000 gold paint job, custom molded pads and embroidered autographed seat — to a nonprofit chosen by the public. "Volvo CE wants to support groups that build and modify homes for families who need assistance, so they can have a safe home and a better tomorrow," said Dave Foster, vice president, marketing and communications, Volvo Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

JCB to Showcase New Landscaping Machines at 2019 GIE+EXPO →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB will exhibit the all-new 1CXT compact backhoe loader, the 18Z-1 mini excavator, and the 3TS-8T teleskid compact track loader and 3TS-8W teleskid skid steer at the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 16 to 18. In addition to seeing JCB's products at the company's indoor booth (#11204), attendees can operate the machines in JCB's outdoor demonstration arena (#7714D), to gain first-hand understanding of how the JCB's unique, compact machines can boost productivity, efficiency and profits for landscaping professionals. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Introduces New E26 Compact Excavator to the R-Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is expanding its R-Series excavator lineup with the addition of the new E26. Redesigned with performance, uptime protection and operator comfort in mind, the E26 offers the same bold, distinct design excavator operators have come to expect from R-Series models. Minimal tail overhang allows the E26 to work in limited-space environments, including construction, landscaping and utility jobsites and agriculture applications. Click for more...

Doosan to Display DX42-5 Mini Excavator and DL200-5 Wheel Loader During World of Concrete 2020 in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will exhibit a DX42-5 mini excavator and a DL200-5 wheel loader in its booth — C5577 — in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Feb. 4 to 7, 2020. DX42-5 Mini Excavator Introduced in 2019, the Doosan DX42-5 is a conventional tail swing mini excavator in the 4- to 5-ton class, featuring a strong bucket breakout force and impressive dig depth and reach. Click for more...

Caterpillar Launches 6-ton Class Cat 306 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator marks Caterpillar's entry in the 6-ton class offering. Designed with an improved customer experience in mind, the 306 CR mini excavator is built to exceed customer expectations with strong performance, enhanced operator experience and simplified maintenance with extended service intervals. With standard exclusive features like stick steer and new LCD monitor, it provides a great value for customers and boasts industry leading performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Caterpillar Launches 6-ton Class Cat 306 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator marks Caterpillar's entry in the 6-ton class offering. Designed with an improved customer experience in mind, the 306 CR mini excavator is built to exceed customer expectations with strong performance, enhanced operator experience and simplified maintenance with extended service intervals. With standard exclusive features like stick steer and new LCD monitor, it provides a great value for customers and boasts industry leading performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hills Machinery, S.C. Quarry Forge Relationship Over Case →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In operation since 1948, the Oconee County Quarry sits on a 100-acre tract of land in Walhalla, S.C. Its pit is approximately 300 ft. deep and quarry officials are in the process of expanding the top so they can mine even deeper below the surface. The quarry produces blue granite, which is known as the state rock of South Carolina. Because the quarry is county-owned, 600-plus customers routinely make pickups to obtain different products that serve and accommodate their needs. Click for more...

Hyundai Exhibits R35E Electric-Powered Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas unveiled the prototype of a fully electric-powered compact excavator at its exhibit in the ICUEE show. Hyundai and Cummins Inc. collaborated in developing the electric-powered Hyundai R35E compact excavator. "Hyundai is pleased to collaborate with a global industry leader like Cummins to address what both companies expect to be a burgeoning demand for electric-powered compact excavators," said Stan Park, vice president of distribution and marketing, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

Tyler Equipment Hosts Gold Rush Excavator in Conn. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tyler Equipment hosted an open house event Sept. 11, 2019, at its Berlin, Conn., location. Attendees were invited to see Volvo's new special edition Discovery Gold Rush EC 200E excavator. Volvo's new special edition Gold Rush EC 200E excavator is touring the country in celebration of Discovery's Gold Rush television series 10th anniversary. This new EC200E, 20-ton size class excavator, features a one-of-a-kind custom gold paint job that took 140 hours to complete. Click for more...

JCB 19C-1E Electric Mini Excavator Now Available In North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB announced the availability of the 19C-1E, the company's first fully electric mini excavator, to customers in the United States and Canada. The 2-ton (1.9-t) 19C-1E is ideally suited to construction and excavation applications within enclosed or urban job sites, or noise- and emissions-sensitive environments such as hospitals and schools. It offers the same power as JCB's diesel-powered 19C excavator yet produces zero exhaust emissions and one-fifth of the noise. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces PC2000-11 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America's PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine and has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. "The PC2000-11 is designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid frame haul trucks and is an excellent tool for stripping overburden, loading coal, and loading shot rock," said Robert Hussey, product marketing manager, Komatsu America. Click for more...

Choosing an Excavator Quick Coupler for Safe, Fast Attachment Exchanges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The tools used in the construction trade are wide ranging and constantly improving. Sledgehammers evolved to handheld breakers, and shovels gave rise to excavator buckets. Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to improve productivity and safety in the tools contractors use every day. Quick couplers are no different. These aftermarket excavator add-ons increase efficiency by eliminating the need to manually remove mounting pins, greatly reducing the time it takes for excavator operators to switch between attachments. Click for more...