Excavators

Making Steep Work Easy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... “My dad was a pipeliner, and all my life I’ve been in and out of the oil and gas pipeline business,” said Ronald Lane, owner of Ronald Lane Inc. “When I started this business in 1979, the work that I could get was what nobody else wanted — ’winch-line’ jobs. That means pipeline excavation on ground so steep that your excavator was anchored to two and even four dozers, with the dozers’ winch lines providing stability.”That experience has since provided the company with a competitive step-up. Click for more...

Ring Power Hosts Demo Day in St. Augustine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ring Power Corp. recently hosted a demo day at a site in St. Augustine, Fla. The demo day gave customers a chance to test equipment including track loaders, mini-excavators, a wheel loader and an excavator with the Indexator Rototilt attachment. An "Equipment Rodeo Competition" allowed guests to show off their skills using a mini-excavator and a track loader on an obstacle course with the chance to win prizes for the best operators. Click for more...

Yanmar and Manitou Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar has acquired 6.26 percent of the capital and voting rights of Manitou BF. The shares were acquired from the French bank Société Générale. This shareholding investment comes as the two groups enhance their strategic alliance, expanding cross distribution into Mexico and Latin America. Marcel Braud, chairman of the board of directors stated: “I would like to thank Société Générale for having always stood by us and for permitting the arrival of our partner, Yanmar, as an equity investor in Manitou”. Click for more...

Walther Chips Away at Potato Industry With Blanchard →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As one of the leading suppliers to Lay’s potato chips, Walther Farms is committed to cultivating the perfect spud. “We grow for Frito-Lay in eight different states, including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina,” said Walther Farms manager Jeremy Walther. “We’ve been producing for the company for over 40 years. It’s a great relationship, because of the transparency that both entities provide.” Recently, the Walther family converted a former hunting reserve in South Carolina, in order to expand their potato production. Click for more...

SITECH Hosts Open House, Demos Machine Control Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SITECH Chesapeake held its open house on Sept. 17 at its location on 19 Thomas Ave. in Brooklyn, Md., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A pit beef, pit ham, and pit turkey lunch catered by the Cookout was enjoyed by all. More than 80 customers attended the event. There were multiple demonstrations throughout the day including three live demos showcasing 2D and 3D machine control products. Products demonstrated included a Trimble GCS flex system on a Cat 316E excavator; an ATI level best box with dual laser grade and slope control on a Cat 277C; full Trimble 3D machine control systems on a Cat 336E excavator; a Cat D4K2 LGP bulldozer; and a Universal Total Station (UTS) controlling a Cat 12M2 motorgrader to within .02 accuracy. Click for more...

Alban CAT Hosts Cat-A-Thon Sales Event in Baltimore →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 200 guests attended the Oct. 15, 7th annual Alban CAT Cat-A-Thon event held at its Baltimore, Md., facility. Guests were invited early for a “Get to Know Us Breakfast” and got a sneak peek of the event. Attendees that registered for the event were entered into a drawing to win a used electric club car utility vehicle. A Cat 308E2 excavator was available for guests to test out and more than 20 vendors were on hand to demo their products. Click for more...

Link-Belt Excavator Company Unveils New Management Team →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the appointment of Eric Sauvage as President and CEO, LBX Company today announced its new senior management team which already started transitioning and will be effective by January 1st, 2014. “We have been experiencing substantial organic growth over the last several years in North America and internationally. This momentum has been achieved by maintaining a strong focus on our key markets and customer needs, stated Eric Sauvage. Click for more...

Allu to Showcase D, DL Bucket Attachments at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allu Group Inc. will be located in the Gold Lot in booth 2109 at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014 trade show. The New Jersey-based Allu will demonstrate both its D-Series and DL Screener bucket attachments at the booth as well as display its PMX power mixer. The PMX is an integral part of the Allu soil stabilization system. Allu will have both large and compact excavators on the stand demonstrating the screening and crushing features of its attachments. Click for more...

Yancey Bros. Helps Strack Expand, Replenish Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Strack Inc., a pipeline and site development business in Georgia, turned to its Cat dealer for equipment that would provide the best return on investment when it was time to replenish and expand its fleet. The company, considered a major player in the trending pipeline business across the southeastern corner of the United States, began 65 years ago in Fairburn, Ga. Strack President Jonathan Strack turned to Yancey Bros. Click for more...

Terex Wheeled Excavators Available in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex TW85 and TW110 wheeled excavators offer North American contractors power, productivity and mobility on job sites where the versatility of a wheeled machine is required. As no additional transport equipment is needed to move these units between job sites, these machines are ideal for urban applications where contractors want dedicated excavators for lifting, digging and laying pipes, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

The Next Evolution of Excavator Flail Mowers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bradco flail mowers for excavators are the newest additions to Paladin’s ground-clearing selection of attachments. The new Bradco flail mowers are capable of clearing tall grasses, heavy brush and trees up to 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) in diameter from areas such as hillsides, roadways, ditches, utility right-of-ways, riverbanks and lakesides. Excavator mounting allows municipalities, utility companies, farmers, ranchers and contractors to easily reach over obstructions, into ditches and up hillsides. Click for more...

Allu’s DL Screening Buckets Extend Range to Compacts →

Allu Group Inc.’s DL screening buckets are designed specifically for use with compact base machines such as mini-excavators, small wheel loaders, skid steers and backhoes. One bucket allows you to change screen sizes ranging from 5/8, 1 ¼ and 2 in. (1.6, 3 and 5 cm) just by changing out the screen and hammers. The DL screening bucket is an ideal tool for landscapers and is engineered to screen, mix, aerate and load top soil, peat and compost. Click for more...

Link-Belt Cleans Up After Sandy Just in Time for Labor Day →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Labor Day weekend arrives, and so do the beachcombers. The crowds may not be as large as last year’s, but considering the adversity the Jersey Shore has faced, the amount of people ready to enjoy a weekend in the surf and sun is nothing short of phenomenal. The StormEveryone affected by Superstorm Sandy has a story about the day it hit. Some speak of thankfully parking the car several blocks away so they had a means of escape, some about that lucky piece of property amidst the chaos that had absolutely no damage. Click for more...

Hyundai Releases Interim Tier IV R25Z-9A Zero Swing Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. R25Z-9A zero swing excavator provides operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to its prior model including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability, according to the manufacturer. The excavator is ideal for tight, confined job sites in residential and urban settings with applications ranging from landscape/hardscaping and light construction to light demolition, road and utility work. Click for more...

Iron Takes the Field in the Astrodome - ConExpo 1981 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... This ConExpo article was published in Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) right after ConExpo 1981 concluded in January. This and other ConExpo articles to follow will be part of a continuing series that take a look back at ConExpos past through the reporting of CEG. We hope you enjoy these retros as much as we did searching for them deep in our archives. Houston Texas — The J.I. Case Company highlighted its enormous ConExpo ’81 display with the first public showing of its new line of loader-backhoes. Click for more...

New Army Reserve Center Supports Soldiers, Meets Anti-Terrorism Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A new Army Reserve Center constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers is now home to members of the 518th Sustainment Brigade in Knightdale, N.C. The $19 million structure had to meet anti-terrorism and force protection requirements. As a result, the building features blast windows and doors, restricted vehicle access and minimum vehicular standoff distances. “The soldiers are very happy to be in their new Reserve Center, which was designed to support their training and operational requirements,” said Col. Click for more...

Volvo Small-Wonder ECR25D Short Swing Radius Excavator Gets up Close and Personal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It might be small, but the ECR25D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers maximum mobility, performance and power. With a weight of 2.5 tons (2.2 t), the ECR25D achieves greater breakout and tearout forces (8,453 lbs. combined) than the 2.8-ton (2.5 t) ECR28 excavator it replaces. Heavy loads are easily managed with the lifting capacity of the ECR25D, and superior control and balance keep the machine surefooted in any situation. Click for more...

Hyundai Releases Compact Radius Interim Tier IV Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added two new compact radius crawler excavators: the R145LCR-9A and R235LCR-9A. The new compact radius excavators provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. These excavators are ideal for handling small to mid-size excavating projects, demolition and road and utility work in confined spaces such as in urban areas. Click for more...

Case Introduces CX75C SR, CX80C Mid-Sized Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s CX75C SR and CX80C mid-sized excavators are designed to bring the power and performance of a full-sized excavator into a smaller package for improved job site accessibility and convenience. Both machines offer a Tier IV Final engine solution featuring a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Key advancements over the previous Case designs in this size class include a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7 percent faster cycle time, 20 percent larger fuel tank for extended runtimes and a 7 percent wider cab for increased productivity. Click for more...

Montabert Launches CPA 225E Drilling Attachment in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for use on excavators ranging in size from 15 to 25 tons (13.6 to 22.6 t), the Montabert CPA 225E drilling attachment enables operators to transition from digging to drilling in a matter of minutes. The CPA 225E drilling attachment is easily transported between job sites, delivering optimal drilling power in the blast hole, slide stabilization, tunneling, anchor bolting and other long-reach applications. Click for more...

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