Excavators

Battle Ax Mulching Attachment Designed for 7- to 15-Ton Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loftness has introduced the Battle Ax mulching attachment for 7- to 15-ton (6.3 to 13.6 t) excavators to its VMLogix line of products. Featuring a new rotor, two-stage cutting chamber and direct-drive variable displacement piston motor, the heavy-duty Battle Ax is designed for highly efficient vegetation management, including right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, forestry applications and more. The Battle Ax is available with 41-, 51- and 61-in. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers. Among them are two Michigan brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, who a decade ago invested in the mile-long piece of land off the coast of Nova Scotia and began to paw through its soil. Click for more...

Volvo EW 180E Lets Community Put Wheels Into Motion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is carved into 52,000 acres between Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Mesa, Ariz., with the majestic Red Mountain as a backdrop. Location and the progressive attitude of its Tribal Council make it unlike any other community in the United States. Over the past 15 years, the SRPMIC and its development arm, Salt River Devco, have been at the forefront of the metro area's most signature commercial projects while staying true to their heritage. Click for more...

Keep Your Excavator in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Your excavator is the driving force that allows your team to get their jobs done. Taking care of your machine is crucial to keeping it running in smooth working order, avoiding expensive repairs and downtime. Be sure to keep accurate records for each machine in your fleet and have your operators and technicians faithfully perform the tasks at each interval. When renting a machine, it is equally important to follow the rental company's daily maintenance procedures to avoid additional charges for repairs. Click for more...

Oregon Contractor Requires Versatility in Limited Space →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If one were to see Thompson Brothers Excavating Inc.'s (TBE) current job site in The Dalles, Ore., “limited access” might be the last thing that comes to mind. Sweeping hillsides abutting the area's Columbia River Gorge offer a majestic, wide open view as far as the eye can see. Yet, as the company excavates for a series of pads to be used for the replacement of existing transmission lines, they've repeatedly found themselves in tight situations as they bench their way up those same hills. Click for more...

Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company Now Carries Mecalac →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac recently announced the addition of Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, based in Forest Park, Ga., as its newest full-service distributor. Reynolds-Warren will cover the entire state of Georgia, as well as the border areas of the state, including north Florida, east Alabama, western South Carolina and southern Tennessee, until dealers are selected to represent these states. Brian Meissen, sales manager of Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, said the company looked into the Mecalac line for quite some time and discovered the versatility, quality and unique design of the company's line of machines. Click for more...

JCB's Dealer Network Expands in South Central Canada With Addition of Westcon JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Westcon JCB, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is the newest addition to JCB's growing North American dealer network. The new dealer will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction products in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said Brian Brown, president and CEO of Westcon Equipment. Click for more...

Kirby-Smith Machinery to Sell Link-Belt Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC announced the appointment of Kirby-Smith Machinery Company as the authorized dealer of Link-Belt excavators and material handling equipment in northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri, including the Kansas City, Mo., market area. This appointment is effective immediately. “We are excited about our newly formed partnership with Kirby-Smith and for what the future holds for their brand new location in Kansas City, Kansas. Click for more...

Kobelco USA's Dealer Network Continues to Expand →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Century Rentals and Westrax Machinery to its growing dealer network. “We're dedicated to providing customers with the value of industry-leading Kobelco excavators through our nationwide dealer network,” said Pete Morita, vice president — excavator division, Kobelco USA. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

IronPlanet to Conduct Retirement Auction for 41-Year-Old Construction Company →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ray Mullen opened his construction business 41 years ago in northern New Jersey. Shortly after the company opened, the county where his business was located experienced a housing boom and D.R. Mullen Construction Company Inc. boomed along with it. Specializing in site work, road construction, sewer, water main and storm drain installation, as well as curbing and paving, the company was busy, growing to 35 employees. Click for more...

Remote Control Decreases Downtime on Florida's Interstate 4 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The alert came in on a sunny Wednesday morning in Florida: 'Engine coolant critically low.' A technician sprang into action, temporarily halting a Volvo excavator from its work on the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project, where the machine had been playing its part in one of the country's largest infrastructure initiatives. A leak in the coolant tank was discovered. The results of an incident like this can be catastrophic. Click for more...

Texas-Based Construction Company Grows With Equipment from Kirby-Smith →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growth happens quickly for new DFW-area underground contracting firmWhen Steve Hugdahl and Jose Guamancela teamed up to form Blue Star Utilities, LLC, one of the first things they did was approach some developers to let them know they were starting a new business for installing underground water, storm and sewer lines. “They asked us what took so long,” recalled Hugdahl. “Jose and I had built a reputation for meeting customers' schedules and providing quality service with other companies we worked for. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat Excavators Deliver More Choices, Lower Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three Next Generation 20-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar—the 320 GC, 320 and 323—increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of purpose-built features designed to match customers' productivity and cost targets. Still the 20-ton class standard, the new Cat 320 raises the bar for efficiency with integrated Cat Connect Technology that advances productivity gains. Click for more...

LiuGong Holds 2017 Global Dealer Conference →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong held its 2017 Global Dealer Conference in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, on Nov. 13. With the theme of “Innovation Creates the Future,” LiuGong shared its 60-year heritage as well as its future expectations with more than 1,000 attendees made up of government officials, industry leaders, LiuGong dealer representatives, media friends and LiuGong employees from more than 70 countries. Click for more...

1,000+ Items Used in Panama Canal Expansion Project Up for Auction →

With original construction more than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America, has had numerous upgrades through the years. Recently, a massive 10-year project to construct a third set of locks and increase the capacity of the canal was completed by Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), an international consortium of industrial contractors. The project included contractors from Panama, Belgium, Italy and Spain and required thousands of equipment items and trucks. Click for more...

Murphy Tractor Welcomes Customers to Demo Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Murphy Tractor & Equipment held a demonstration event at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Oct. 24 to 26. The demonstration was conducted to introduce the new John Deere 345G LC reduced tail swing excavator and showcase a variety of other John Deere machines. Area contractors from Northeast Ohio had an opportunity to try out the new excavator along with John Deere's 624 wheel loader, 750 smart grade dozer, skid steers, track loader and mini-excavator. Click for more...

Crews Use Unique Method on INDOT Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradex Inc. is about one year away from completing the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) $23.9 million U.S. 40 and U.S. 27 project in downtown Richmond. The project, which is divided into three phases, started last March and should be completed in late 2018. A unique aspect of the project is that Gradex is using prefabricated concrete panels for the U.S. 40 portion of the project. The work will see the rebuilding of nearly two miles of southbound U.S. Click for more...

Year-End Sales Bring Large Number of Equipment Auctions to Proxibid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world's most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will provide online bidding for a large volume of heavy construction equipment auctions in the final weeks of 2017. As construction professionals complete their purchases and prepare their fleet for the new year, the next several weeks feature a particularly high volume of equipment sold by a wide variety of auctioneers, dealers and asset owners in several formats. Click for more...

Doosan DX140LCR-5 Reduced-Tail-Swing Excavator to be Displayed During 2018 World of Concrete →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Construction Equipment will display a DX140LCR-5 reduced-tail-swing crawler excavator in its booth – C5887 – in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 23 – 26, 2018. The machine will be configured with a quick coupler and hydraulic breaker, as well as optional rubber track pads, which minimize damage to concrete surfaces. Click for more...

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