Excavators

Doosan Introduces the Tier IV-Compliant DX180LC Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 129-net-hp (196 kW) Doosan DX180LC-5 crawler excavator has been added to the Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The Tier IV-compliant model replaces the interim Tier IV (iT4) DX180LC-3 crawler excavator. Smart Power Control (SPC)A new selectable feature, smart power control (SPC), consists of two systems — variable speed control and pump torque control — that work together to improve machine efficiency while maintaining productivity and reducing fuel consumption. Click for more...

JCB Builds Upon Market-Leading JS Excavator Success →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is further improving its JS range of excavators with the introduction of Tier IV Final engines in all models from the JS145 to the JS220. Body styling also has been updated to incorporate improved access to the superstructure of the machines and increased cooling capacity. Tier IV Final Delivers Increased Performance, EconomyJCB’s EcoMAX Tier IV Final engine employs selective catalytic reduction (SCR) with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to meet the 90 percent reduction in oxides of nitrogen (NOx) that is required by Tier IV Final regulations. Click for more...

Cat 313F L GC Excavator Is Built for the Bottom Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 313F L GC hydraulic excavator is designed for the user whose bottom line depends on reliable performance at a low cost per hour. The machine features an efficient C3.4B U.S. EPA Tier IV Final engine that’s light on fuel — with no need for diesel exhaust fluid. It has a one-pump hydraulic system that makes everyday tasks like light excavating, spreading top soil, setting utilities, and fine grading floors easy to do. Click for more...

Kobelco Tier IV Final SK350LC-9E Excavator Now Available in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced its Tier IV Final SK350LC-9E model to the North American market. Kobelco’s SK350 is among the company’s largest crawler excavator models and is well-equipped to provide operators with enhanced power and efficiency, while meeting the latest Tier IV Final emissions standards. The SK350 is set to deliver significant operational cost savings due to better fuel economy, greater efficiency and reduced service intervals, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Genesis Attachments XT Mobile Shear Now Available in 18 Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Genesis Attachments announced the availability of GXT 225, GXT 1555 and GXT 2055 straight and rotator model shears. With the number of models now at 18, the XT Mobile Shear line fits 25,000 to 625,000 lb. (11,340 to 283,495 kg) excavators. Shorter in length and height and lighter in weight, the GXT features a center of gravity that is closer to the excavator, enabling models to mount on excavators that previously could only carry smaller, less powerful shears. Click for more...

John Deere 17G, 26G Compact Excavators Make a Sizable Impact on Job Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere continues to upgrade its G-Series excavator lineup with the introduction of the 17G and 26G compact excavators. These machines offer a Final Tier IV compliant engine without the need for an after treatment device, a spacious cab and smooth, responsive hydraulic controls. The nimble excavators were designed with the rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground and site development industries in mind. Click for more...

KOBELCO SK850 Excavator Delivers Power & Durability For Large Scale Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Kobelco SK850 is the largest excavator in Kobelco's product line. It is a super-sized machine that packs superior performance, productivity and fuel efficiency into one piece of equipment, according to the company. The SK850 is built with a 510 hp high pressure, common-rail fuel-injected engine offering an exceptional amount of power while remaining eco-friendly. The machine's multiple injection system has an adjustable control to maximize fuel efficiency and provide substantial low-end torque, while its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system lessens the formation of harmful emissions. Click for more...

Hitachi Dash-5 Compact Excavator Models Deliver Versatility, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas has upgraded its compact-class excavator line by introducing the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5. Although they are the smallest Hitachi excavators, the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5 provide big-time performance on all kinds of jobs. These Dash-5 compact excavators feature EPA Final Tier IV (FT4)/EU Stage IV engines and simplified maintenance with an added steel service door and side-by-side cooling cores. Click for more...

Hitachi Dash-5 Compact Excavator Models Deliver Versatility, Big-Time Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery-Americas has upgraded its compact-class excavator line by introducing the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5. Although they are the smallest Hitachi excavators, the ZX17U-5 and ZX26U-5 provide big-time performance on all kinds of jobs. These Dash-5 Compact Excavators feature EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV engines and simplified maintenance with an added steel service door and side-by-side cooling cores. Click for more...

Terex TC16 and TC29 Excavators Increase Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Terex TC16 and TC29 compact excavators are designed to enhance jobsite productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while allowing operators to work with precision and power. These models offer many of the same popular features as the predecessor models, such as the adjustable Knickmatik boom system and Terex Fingertip controls, with enhanced capacities of their Tier 4 Final Mitsubishi diesel engines. Click for more...

ALLU Assists in Win-Win Scenario, Performs In Situ Mass Stabilization →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In a win-win scenario for safe disposal of dredged harbor sediment and the need for additional fill material for closure and capping of a wastewater pond, planners and contractors turned to ALLU-brand equipment to perform insitu mass stabilization. The overall project, funded by the U.S. EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, included plans to dredge 120,000 cu. Click for more...

Kobelco Introduces SK350, SK500 Mass Excavators to the U.S. Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched its SK350 and SK500 mass excavators to the U.S. market. Designed to provide high productivity, both machines offer the ability to efficiently handle mass quantities of material with the largest bucket sizes available, according to the manufacturer. The Kobelco SK350 and SK500 mass excavators are true workhorses that shine in power and speed on the job site. Click for more...

The JCB JS220 Excavator is Engineered with Strength, Productivity, and Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB JS220 excavator weighs in at around 22 tons (22 t) and is engineered with strength, productivity, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of maintenance. A closed box section revolving frame increases strength and reduces stress and makes the JS220 resistant to impact damage, according to the manufacturer. The JS220's reinforced boom and dipper is made of high tensile strength steel, with single piece wrapper plates and internal baffle plates for long life durability. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces New Compact Excavator Depth Check System for Improved Accuracy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat compact excavator owners can increase performance, profitability and productivity by adding the new Bobcat depth check system option — a grade control system. The system is available for use with E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 models, with either standard or long-arm iterations. The depth check system is a kit that utilizes three sensors — one on the trenching or grading bucket, one on the arm and one on the boom — that are connected to the deluxe instrument panel inside the cab to track the precise location of the bucket teeth as the bucket, boom and arm move. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New PC390LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC390LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net horsepower of 257 hp. (192 kW), the PC390LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu's Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu's first Tier 1 engine. The culmination is the Tier 4 Final engine that is productive, dependable and efficient. Click for more...

Gradall Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries has announced the introduction of Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier 4-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier 4 Final-compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier 4 Final (US) emission reduction requirements. In addition, fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5 percent. Click for more...

Gradall Unveils Discovery Series Crossover Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall Industries is introducing a Crossover hydraulic excavator — a cost-effective solution for governments and contractors that need to do more work with fewer machines on tight budgets. Discovery Series Gradall excavators combine the versatility benefits of Gradall’s full-tilting, telescoping boom with the over-the-road mobility of Freightliner truck chassis, all combined in one highly productive, extremely cost-efficient construction project package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Wedge Lock Thumbs Expand Doosan Attachment Offering →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan has expanded the versatility of its excavators with the addition of eight main pin thumbs and seven pro-link wedge lock thumbs that are compatible with wedge lock attachments. The new Doosan thumb attachments are compatible with the wedge lock buckets and quick couplers, and give more flexibility to operators who use the wedge lock couplers. The new Doosan thumb attachments work with multiple bucket widths ranging from 23 to 60 in. Click for more...

LBX Hosts Event, Launches X4 Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC hosted a North American dealer event in its corporate headquarters city of Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 12 and 13 to announce the launch of its new Link-Belt excavator X4 series. The event drew dealers from throughout the United States and Canada to see and learn about the new line. Meetings were held at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and the X4 Series Introduction with machine walk arounds was held at the Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park on the first day of the event. Click for more...

Manage Your Fleet, Grow Your Profits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A proper cost-of-ownership model doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but having one in place is necessary for making smart operations decisions, especially when adding a new crawler or wheel excavator to an equipment lineup. From making new equipment purchases to reducing downtime and operational costs, a proper cost-of-ownership model needs to include all facets of one’s business in order to achieve the best financial foundation. Click for more...

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