Excavators

FDOT I-275 Project Aims to Improve Traffic Flow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction work continues in downtown Tampa, as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) rebuilds and widens Interstate 275 from east of State Road 60 to the Hillsborough River. The project will reconstruct all the southbound interstate in the area, as well as northbound I-275 from east of State Road 60 to Himes Avenue. “This work is needed to help improve regional and local traffic movement by adding capacity, improving safety and reducing commuting times,” said John McShaffrey, FDOT District 7 spokesman. Click for more...

Vital Kingshighway Viaduct Job Begins With Demo Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The city of St. Louis closed the Kingshighway bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks (between Southwest/Vandeventer and Shaw Boulevard) and Daggett Avenue on July 6 so that the 75-year-old bridge can be torn down and replaced — an $18 million project that was awarded to Kozeny-Wagner Inc. The project, including construction, land acquisition and design, is the result of funding from the Federal Highway Administration (80 percent) and Union Pacific Railroad (20 percent). Click for more...

Company Wrench Celebrates Grand Opening of New Dealership, Raises Funds for Wounded Warrior Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench held a grand opening celebration Sept. 17 at the company’s new Kobelco dealership located in Williamstown, N.J. The new dealership is conveniently located at 2636 East Black Horse Pike. Attendees, including demolition, scrap and construction contractors from the region, were provided a tour of the facility’s new office, large service department and equipment yard. The grand opening festivities kicked off in the morning with a continental breakfast and later attendees were treated to a barbecue lunch. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC45MR-5, PC55MR-5 Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5 hydraulic excavators feature tight tail swing radii, swing booms and convex sliding doors that hug the machine to help with work in tight spaces. Featuring 2.19 L 38 hp, EPA Tier IV Final, 4D88E-7 engines, the new PC45MR-5 and PC55MR-5 use up to five percent less fuel than their predecessors with no loss to performance or productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Farmland Conversion Specializes in Big, Collaborative Jobs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Farmland Conversion Consultants, located in Aiken, S.C., specializes in big, collaborative projects including its current project, converting 1,900-acres of trees and scrubland into a fully functioning vegetable farm. The company, which is focused on growing agriculture throughout the state of South Carolina, recognized that there is a shortage of open land for farming. Fresh vegetable costs in the region are higher due to the lack of locally grown produce — much of it is imported. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Tier IV Final 9A Series Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recently began delivering its new 9A series of Tier IV Final-compliant compact excavators throughout the United States and Canada. These machines range from 1.8 to 9 ton (1.7 to 8.2 t), and include the mini-R17Z-9A, R25Z-9A, R35Z-9A, R55-9A and R60CR-9A models and the midi-R80CR-9A model. “The new Hyundai 9A series compact excavators are all about bringing big power to small spaces. Click for more...

LiuGong’s New Chapter →

From Construction Equipment Guide... China’s construction machinery market has been in decline for several consecutive years, but according to LiuGong, that is set to change. The company has refined its strategy and is ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead within new and existing markets. Pioneer in InnovationAt this year’s annual meeting for innovative enterprises organized by the China Machinery Industry Federation, LiuGong received the event’s top prize, the Innovation Pioneer of Equipment Manufacturing Industry Award. Click for more...

LiuGong Showcases Six Products at BICES 2015 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On September 22nd, 2015, LiuGong featured six products - including wheel loaders, excavators, pavers, and cranes - at the 13th Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition & Seminar (BICES). Wheel Loader: Loading with ExcellenceLiuGong’s 890H wheel loader gives its operator maximum control over the equipment, according to the company. The machine’s engine perfectly matches its multiple working and gear shifting modes, providing maximum traction and speed. Click for more...

Samsung Excavator Delivery Turns Heads in Sealy, Texas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In a recent summer day when a 52-ton (47 t) Samsung 450 hydraulic track excavator made its way through Sealy, Texas, on a trailer, the residents noticed. The machine was delivered from Memphis, Tenn., to purchaser Allen Brock, and came on an older-style Kenworth with an eight-axle load. The tractor had four sets of wheels, the trailer had three, and a stinger on the back had another set of wheels that helped even out the tonnage, allowing it to be shipped in one load rather than two. Click for more...

Kings’ Golden 1 Center Rises →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Both on and off the basketball court, the Sacramento Kings organization is in a state of transition. Internally the organization’s new president of basketball operations bolstered the team’s roster via offseason signings. Off the court the organization has assembled another team, this one comprised of contractors tasked with building an iconic, new arena for the city’s downtown — the 17,500-seat, $477 million Golden 1 Center. Click for more...

Overseas Business Equals Big Projected Revenue for LiuGong →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When major activities are in operation, more international visitors than usual will appear at the LiuGong International Industrial Park in Liuzhou, a southwestern city in China. They range from global dealers in the construction equipment industry, to end users from across the world. Due to LiuGong’s increased efforts and achievements in globalizing the company during the past dozen years, frequent influxes of foreign visitors has become the norm. Click for more...

World’s Largest Crusher Bucket on Display at Washington Demo →

MB America Inc. partnered with Barker Enterprises to bring a live demonstration of its crushing and screening attachments for excavators and high-flow skid steers, with the world’s largest crusher bucket on display, in Washington at Corliss Resources, Inc. Attendees saw crusher bucket models designed for both excavators and high-flow skid steers and a screening bucket model for excavators. The crusher buckets were crushing hollow core walls, reinforced and normal concrete, 10-inch minus river rock, natural stone and asphalt. Click for more...

Jersen Builds Nanocenter With Assistance From Finke →

From Construction Equipment Guide... There’s nothing “nano” about the Marcy Nanocenter project at SUNY Poly Institute, on which Jersen Construction Corp. is performing the site work. Located in the heart of upstate New York, the Nanocenter is anticipated to be a 450-acre greenfield site that is being developed for the semiconductor industry. It will be the largest semiconductor shovel-ready site in the world. Jersen Construction currently is working on the site development of Phase 1(a) of this project. Click for more...

Gradall Industries Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries introduced Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier IV-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier IV Final compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier IV Final (US) emission reduction requirements. In addition, fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5 percent. Click for more...

Company Wrench to Host Grand Opening of New Location →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench is celebrating the grand opening of its new Kobelco dealership located in Williamstown, N.J., located at 2636 East Black Horse Pike. The Sept. 17 celebration will kick off at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast followed by a barbecue lunch. The guests will tour the new dealership facility and meet Company Wrench personnel between breakfast and lunch. After lunch there will be two live auctions. Click for more...

H.O. Penn Showcases SITECH/Trimble Technology on Cat Equipment During Event in Bloomingburg, N.Y. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... H.O. Penn held a technology showcase Aug. 11 at its Bloomingburg, N.Y., location to show its customers how Caterpillar and SITECH/Trimble technology can help cut job times, save money/fuel, improve safety and have more accuracy in depth, grade and slope. The Bloomingburg location has a unique demonstration area that allowed visitors to test the technology in new Caterpillar skid loaders, excavators and dozers. Click for more...

Volvo ECR145E, ECR235E Prove Powerful Performers in Tight Places →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ECR145E and ECR235E from Volvo Construction Equipment are equipped with a powerful Volvo Tier IV Final engine that delivers up to 10 percent fuel economy improvements. To capitalize on efficiency and productivity, both machines offer integrated working modes, which allow the operator to choose the best work mode for the application — I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General) or H (Heavy). To further improve fuel efficiency, these machines are equipped with auto idle and engine shutdown features. Click for more...

JCB Introduces 90Z-1 Zero Tailswing Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has added a 9.9-ton (8.9 t) zero tailswing compact excavator to its rapidly expanding compact excavator range to meet growing demand from customers throughout North America. The 90Z-1 boasts a more powerful engine than the recently released 9.4-ton 86C-1, with a larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to further boost performance, according to the manufacturer. Key features include:• Increased productivity compared to a conventional A-frame excavator• 30 degree tilting cab for excellent service access• 500-hour greasing intervals• Spacious operator cab• Excellent all-around visibility• 100 percent steel bodywork for superior durabilityAs with all models in the growing range of JCB compact excavators, the 90Z-1 features a revised H-design undercarriage, robust steel body panels, a spacious operator environment and a powerful Tier IV Final engine that delivers increased efficiency and lower ownership and operating costs for the customer. Click for more...

Hitachi Releases Upgraded Final Tier IV Model of ZX470LC-6 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas announced the addition of an upgraded excavator to its Dash-6 line. The upgraded ZX470LC-6 is equipped with an EPA Final Tier IV (FT4)/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine that meets rigid emission standards. This bigger, more powerful machine gives operators the efficiency, reliability and durability needed when out on the job site. In addition, it does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

Kocurek: Raising Demolition to New Heights in U.S. Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1979, David Kocurek and his mother, Rita, began refurbishing small mini-excavators and hiring them out. Little did the two know that their company would become a highly recognized innovator throughout the global demolition industry. Over the last 36 years, Kocurek Excavators LTD has quietly shaped the landscape of high reach technology by pioneering innovative features that are now staples today, such as the modular joint and the telescoping boom. Click for more...

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