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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...

Kobelco USA Expands Mini Excavator Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding several compact machinery dealers to its growing network. AAA Equipment, Bridgeport Equipment, L&N Supply and Sound Heavy Machinery will solely represent Kobelco's mini excavator line in the United States. “We're excited to offer our customers the reliability and value of Kobelco mini excavators through our expanded network of mini-only dealers,” said Randy Hall, vice president of operations at Kobelco USA. Click for more...

Up-and-Coming Contractor Has Texas Seeing Orange →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Oscar Orduño could have easily followed in his father's footsteps by working in the bakery business. After all, Orduño came from a family of bakers. Both his grandfather and father owned bakeries in Mexico, and Orduño was destined to do the same. But the well-worn path wasn't for him. Today he's the owner of a successful construction company, with 180 employees, working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Click for more...

Company Wrench Hosts Open House, Excavator Rodeo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench, the full-line JCB, Fuchs material handler, LaBounty attachment, Bandit large tree chipper/grinder and Kobelco excavator dealer of North Carolina and South Carolina held an open house and excavator rodeo at its Charlotte, N.C., facility on Oct. 19. Many area contractors attended and participated in the event featuring the JCB 55Z-1 compact excavator. Door prizes were awarded and a hearty barbeque lunch was served. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Furthers Dedication to Product Development and Service Support →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Katy, TX – Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has appointed of George Lumpkins, product marketing and developing general manager, and Ken Folden, national service manager in the excavator division. As an accomplished construction equipment sales, service, engineering and product specialist, Lumpkins brings more than 45 years of industry experience to his newly appointed position. In his new role as product marketing and developing general manager, he will work closely with the sales and services departments to spearhead marketing, product development, support and ongoing communications that further increase Kobelco's brand awareness and begin a new phase of growth in North America. Click for more...

Amulet Manufacturing Debuts XBoom Coupler System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Amulet Manufacturing XBoom coupler system is a boom-mounted excavator coupler system which quickly converts a mini excavator from its typical excavator function into a completely new rigid boom tool carrier, and back again. The XBoom system utilizes a universal skid steer adapter attached to the boom-end of the host machine. With this rigid boom set-up, the excavator can be adapted to use virtually any universal skid steer attachment such as pallet forks, auger, hammer, dirt bucket, etc., in a full revolving configuration that shrinks the machine's overall footprint, provides a rigid frontal force structure while utilizing the full range of motion of the host machine's boom. Click for more...

Mayrich Construction — Rock-Solid Work in NYC →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Although Mayrich Construction was humbly established with “one dump truck and a dream” more than 70 years ago, it's now one of the largest excavation and foundation companies in New York City. The company is led by Joe Scott, who has maintained the position since the 1970s. Orange PrideHeadquartered in The Bronx, Mayrich Construction runs a fleet of nearly 30 Hitachi machines ranging from mini-excavators up to three ZX870LC-5 excavators. Click for more...

Kubota Previews Two New Compact Excavators at its Annual Dealer Meeting →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Dealers were the first to preview two new compact excavator models that will be available to customers in early 2018. The annual dealer meeting unveiled the new KX033-4 with an extendable dipper arm, along with the new U27-4, which will replace the popular U25S model. "Our annual dealer meeting is an exciting time for us to showcase the new offerings that Kubota Construction is introducing to the compact excavator market," said Jeff Jacobsmeyer, Kubota product manager, excavators, wheel loaders, TLBs. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces Mini Hydraulic Excavator Universal Coupler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat mini hydraulic excavator universal coupler expands the range of Cat couplers designed to increase machine versatility and production in a variety of applications. The universal coupler either pins to the stick, or, can be picked up with the dual lock coupler, allowing skid-steer attachments to be interchanged and operated on the excavator. The range of tools offered in the skid-steer interface includes bale spears, pallet forks and multi- and general-purpose buckets, which can increase the versatility of the mini excavator in agricultural, construction, landscape, and site-prep applications. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces Mini Hydraulic Excavator Universal Coupler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat mini hydraulic excavator universal coupler expands the range of Cat couplers designed to increase machine versatility and production in a variety of applications. The universal coupler either pins to the stick, or, can be picked up with the dual lock coupler, allowing skid-steer attachments to be interchanged and operated on the excavator. The range of tools offered in the skid-steer interface includes bale spears, pallet forks and multi- and general-purpose buckets, which can increase the versatility of the mini excavator in agricultural, construction, landscape, and site-prep applications. Click for more...

Gradall XL 4100 V Excavator Has Fuel Efficient Volvo Penta Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gradall's XL 4100 V hydraulic excavator features a Tier IV-Final complaint Volvo Penta diesel engine, meeting the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier IV Final (U.S.) emission requirements. In addition, fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5 percent. The single engine is designed to power excavator travel up to 60 mph on highways, or 5 mph for repositioning around job sites from the upperstructure cab. Click for more...

Case Boosts C Series Line with CX30C Mini Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an operating weight of 6,020 lbs. (2,730 kg) and a 24.8 hp Tier IV Final engine, Case Construction Equipment's CX30C mini excavator boasts a bucket digging force of 4,520 lbs. of force. This new offering expands the Case mini excavator lineup to its broadest range of sizes ever, and provides a more comprehensive and feature-driven compact excavator solution to the landscaping, construction, utility and rental markets. Click for more...

Project to Cement Atlanta's Reputation as Tech Hub →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Atlanta, Ga., construction continues on a $375 million mixed-use project that will mesh research with commercialization. When it opens in 2019, Coda at Tech Square will provide 770,000 sq. ft., of office, retail and technological areas, positioning the city as a major tech hub. "Coda is a unique development, and is part of Portman's vision to advance Midtown Atlanta as a leading national location for technology and innovation," said Hunter Richardson, executive vice president of development, Portman Holdings. Click for more...

McCann Industries Welcomes Customers to Open House →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Sept. 15, McCann Industries Inc. held an open house and equipment rodeo at the company's location in Bolingbrook, Ill. The skid steer rodeo and CX excavator challenge each featured a top prize of $750 and a jacket. The event also featured hourly prizes. This year, McCann Industries Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was originally founded as McCann Construction Specialties Company in 1967 by Richard McCann to sell contractor supplies. Click for more...

U.S. 169 Project Opens Ahead of Schedule →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the early morning darkness and damp cold of a Minnesota winter, crews closed off a 3,000 ft. long bridge deck of U.S. 169 carrying 90,000 daily motorists over an expansive wetland and small creek in the city of Edina. With this closure, the four-lane highway was reduced to two lanes along another 6 mi. stretch of aging pavement to reconstruct the highway and extend the acceleration and deceleration lanes at a busy interchange connection with a city arterial. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Expands Availability of Hi-Mate Remote Management System to Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the addition of its exclusive Hi-Mate remote management system as standard on four Hyundai compact excavators, including three crawler models and one wheeled model. Hi-Mate uses GPS technology to track Hyundai construction machines at any time and in any location. The system monitors key machine components such as the engine, hydraulics and electrical system. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Introduces HX130LCR Compact-Radius Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced the Hyundai HX130LCR, the third compact-radius excavator model in the company's HX series product line. The 13.5-ton (12.2 t) machine also is available in a second standard configuration, the HX130LCRD, which includes a dozer blade. The HX130LCR is the 15th model in Hyundai's HX series of excavators. The HX130LCR excavator is powered by a 73.6-hp (55-kW) Perkins 854F Tier IV Final diesel engine. Click for more...

Rudd Equipment Company Hosts Volvo Training Session →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Owners of Volvo Equipment from as far west as St. Louis, Mo., on through Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania recognize and appreciate the fact that Rudd Equipment Company is dedicated to delivering excellent service to its customers. In fact, the service department is Rudd Equipment Company's largest, based on employee numbers. The distinction has not come without a significant investment and a focused effort. Click for more...

Vactor Showcases Next-Generation HXX Vacuum Excavator Concept at 2017 ICUEE →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vactor Manufacturing, the industry leader in vacuum excavators and sewer and catch basin cleaners, has unveiled the successor to the legendary Vactor HXX vacuum excavator at the 2017 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) Show Oct. 3-5, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. The concept vacuum excavation truck makes its first public appearance at Vactor's outdoor exhibit (K381) at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Click for more...

Volvo EC27D Makes North American Debut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo has expanded its compact excavator lineup with the new EC27D — featuring 5 percent greater fuel economy than its predecessor, a large operating range for its size class and combining intuitive operation and operator comfort with simple serviceability and versatility. The 2.7 ton (2.5 t) EC27D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is built to perform and boost profitability across a variety of applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...