Excavators Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC290LCi-11 Intelligent Machine Control Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LCi-11 features intelligent machine control (iMC), which is based on Komatsu's unique sensor package, including stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders, an IMU sensor and GNSS antennas. This technology utilizes 3D design data loaded in the control box to accurately check its position against the target to semi-automatically limit over-excavation. "The PC290LCi-11 is perfect for applications where the customer is looking for good stability and working range, while avoiding the transportation limits of larger-size-class excavators," said Andrew Earing, senior product manager, tracked equipment, Komatsu. Click for more...

JCB Wins Additional Orders for Army Construction Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has received a $21 million addition to its current contract with the U.S. Army to manufacture high mobility engineer excavators (HMEEs). The contract modification ensures HMEE production at JCB North America headquarters near Savannah, Ga., until 2021. JCB and the Department of Defense also are in discussions about a new multi-year contract that will further extend HMEE production into the middle of the next decade. Click for more...

What Caused the Seattle Crane Collapse? Experts Weigh In →

SEATTLE (AP) — Human error may have caused a crane collapse that killed four people and injured four others over the weekend, experts said April 28. Based on videos of the collapse, they said it appears workers who were disassembling the construction crane had prematurely removed pins securing the sections of the crane's mast to each other, and that could explain why the crane toppled in relatively minor wind gusts. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC1250SP-11, PC1250LC-11 Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 Tier IV final emissions certified hydraulic excavators. These new EPA Tier IV Final (T4F) certified models have SAA6D170E-7 engines with two Komatsu diesel particulate filters (KDPF) that do not require diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system. The new PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 feature increased power, improved production and a new single "Power +" operating mode that does not compromise fuel consumption. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC1250SP-11, PC1250LC-11 Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 Tier IV final emissions certified hydraulic excavators. These new EPA Tier IV Final (T4F) certified models have SAA6D170E-7 engines with two Komatsu diesel particulate filters (KDPF) that do not require diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system. The new PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 feature increased power, improved production and a new single "Power +" operating mode that does not compromise fuel consumption. Click for more...

Hitachi Releases Versatile New EX1200-7 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi's EX1200-7 excavator, which will provide increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers, is the third machine in Hitachi's new EX-7 series lineup, following the recent launch of the EX2600-7 and EX5600-7. "Available in a backhoe or shovel configuration, the EX1200-7 is our smallest mining excavator and also serves as a crossover machine for construction customers," said Brian Mace, mining product marketing and applications manager, Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas. Click for more...

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...