Excavators

Fecon Brings a New Excavator Bull Hog to Their Line Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon's FMX excavator Bull Hog is a mulching attachment for midi-size excavators from 5 to 10 ton (4.5 to 9 t). With a 36 in. (91 cm) cutting width and variable motor that can be adjusted for 12 to 40 gpm the FMX is a great addition to Fecon's excavator line up. The 36 in. model weighs 850 lbs. (385.5 kg) and can be mounted on backhoes and side arm booms also. This excavator head offers a split ring rotor design with reversible cubit teeth; giving users the ability to quickly mulch 4 in. Click for more...

Montabert USA Launches New Drill →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Montabert CPA 295 rock drill attachment is an excavator-mounted rock drill attachment aimed to match or exceed the production rate of conventional drill rigs currently in the market. Its versatile options allow contractors to drill holes from 3 to 4 in. (7.6 to 10 cm) in diameter, up to 72-ft. (22 m) deep, decreasing typical costs while increasing application potential. The diverse application possibilities include everything from a quarry or pipeline project to a demolition or development site. Click for more...

Crowd-Funded Company Brings Compact Innovation to Big Equipment Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The demand for compact and versatile construction equipment has risen greatly in the past few years. A multi-use vehicle that can do multiple tasks on the work site is essential for builders of all level and a Wisconsin manufacturing company is looking to jump into the market through crowdfunding. Extend Manufacturing LLC, a construction equipment manufacturer based in Wisconsin, saw the need for having one machine that's able to perform multiple tasks. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Expands Dealer Network Sales Team →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to provide the best personal service through its nationwide dealer network with the addition of Cole Rudder, Southeast District Business Manager. Rudder will be responsible for providing support and assistance to Kobelco dealers located in the Southeast region of the US. He will train dealer personnel on the features and benefits of Kobelco products and ensure dealers are provided with the necessary tools to market Kobelcoexcavators. Click for more...

Lorusso Heavy Equipment Introduces New Mecalac Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lorusso Heavy Equipment (LHE) made nationwide headlines in May 2016 when it brought the Mecalac MCR skid-excavator to the Northeast U.S marketplace. The versatility of this French-made machine impressed hundreds of contractors and sales of the one-of-a-kind machine soared. Now, Lorusso has added two more Mecalac equipment models to its lineup — the AX Series articulated wheel loader and the AF Series 4 wheel steered loader. Click for more...

Gradall XL 3300 V Wheeled Excavator Does Not Need Outriggers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Weighing 39,295 lb (17,823 kg), the XL 3300 V designed and manufactured by Gradall Industries has a 4 x 4 wheeled undercarriage that can be driven up to 20 mph both on and off pavement. This machine is also the only on/off highway excavator that can work at the front, rear or either side of the undercarriage without the need to lower its optional outriggers or optional grading blade for extra stability. Click for more...

KOBELCO USA Expands Dedication to Specialized Machinery Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to add to its staff of experts with the addition of David Donneral, Specialized Machinery Sales Manager. Donneral joins the KOBELCO USA team in the company's drive to expand its commitment to the demolition, scrap and forestry markets. In his new role, Donneral will be responsible for understanding the demand for specialty-built excavators in North America and identifying opportunities for KOBELCO machinery to fulfill market needs. Click for more...

Forestry Manufacturer Expands Sales Efforts, Partners with First Dealer →

Brown Brontosaurus, a leading manufacturer of excavator mulchers, skid steer mowers, mulchers for mini-excavators and stump grinders, today announced a partnership with Integrity Truck & Equipment for the sales of its patented Brontosaurus land clearing product line. Michigan-based Integrity Truck & Equipment is the first company to partner with New Hampshire-based Brown Brontosaurus for sales and will be the premier dealership throughout the United States. Click for more...

RMT Equipment Introduces Next-Generation Onboard Weighing Technology for Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The newest generation of VEI onboard weighing technology for excavators will ensure that each bucket of material is weighed and that resulting truck loads are legal. For managers overseeing excavation, stockpiling and loading operations, this is of critical importance given that excavators often work in remote locations far away from truck scales. Loadout Operations Available in North America from RMT Equipment, the new VEI Helper XE system uses inclination sensors positioned in strategic locations on the hydraulic excavator, including the boom, stick, bucket and tracks. Click for more...

Engcon Tilts Automatically with Leica Geosystems →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In collaboration with world-leading tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon, Leica Geosystems has developed iXE CoPilot, an auto-tilt function. In combination with a 2D or 3D excavator guidance system, Engcon's control system DC2 and ePS (engcon Positioning System) will then Engcon's tiltrotators get a revolutionary feature that the tilt function on the tiltrotator is handled automatically. “We are proud to be in collaboration with Engcon to deliver an automatic tilt function,” says Nick Guadagnoli, Program Manager, Earth Moving Solutions at Leica Geosystems. Click for more...

High-Production Excavators Fill Need for Boston-Area Firm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After more than three decades in business, Metro Equipment Corporation is well-acquainted with the ups and downs of the construction industry. The current economic recovery, however, has been a little slower than normal for the family-owned company. “For us, the business only came back full strength in the last year or so,” said Rich Sullivan, who owns the Braintree, Mass., firm with his sister, Ann, and brother Owen. Click for more...

Hyundai's Hydraulic Breaker Series Includes 14 Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The HDB series of hydraulic breakers from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. includes 14 different models to fit multiple machine sizes and applications. Hyundai breakers have a large chisel diameter, which increases the strength and durability of the chisel. Four chisel options are available. Hyundai small breakers are suited to fit compact excavators ranging from 1.7 to 8 tons (1.5 to 7.2 t). Click for more...

AMEC Construction Cleans Up Old General Motors Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AMEC Construction, headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., is a dynamic, fast growing firm. From its beginnings in the recycling business, it has grown into a major player in the New York City Metropolitan area and Connecticut, with divisions that include excavation, C&D recycling centers, containers and roll-off services, demolition, on site recycling and aggregate production. Owner Guy Mazzola is working to carry on the values of the company that were established by him and his father, Guido Mazzola, since the company's inception in 2000. Click for more...

Florida Contractor Improves View at Strawberry Festival →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The view at the popular Strawberry Festival is about to get a lot better. Major improvements are in the works at the concert venue for the long-running event in Plant City, Fla. This year's festival recently concluded and saw more than 500,000 people converge for the state's largest agricultural festival. To say that the event has expanded over the years since its inception in 1930 is an understatement: today, it now features at least two musical acts a day for the 11-day run. Click for more...

Firm Preserves Beauty, Ecosystem of Lake Keowee →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lake Keowee, located in upstate South Carolina, bordering Oconee and Pickens Counties, serves the area as a popular recreational spot, offering boating as well as fishing. The lake also has spurred home building and economic growth. This man-made reservoir was created by Duke Energy for the energy needs of nearby residents and has roughly 360 linear mi. (579 km) of shoreline. One firm, Lee's Ground Covers Plus, Walhalla, S.C., is committed to preserving the beauty and ecosystem of the lake, and has been hard at work on a shoreline restoration project. Click for more...

Site Sim Proves a Little Gem for New York Garnet Mine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Just a few hours' drive north of New York City, the Adirondack Mountains offer a tranquil respite for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. The outdoor life is also good for business. Working in the Adirondack Mountains is Barton International, a family-owned business that has produced the world's highest-quality garnet abrasives for more than 130 years. Established in 1878 by Henry Hudson Barton, the company started out harvesting garnet, a mineral known for its hardness and sharp edges. Click for more...

Unique Situations, Challenges — Percy Ransome's Specialty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For Long Reach High Reach (LRHR LLC) and Ransome Equipment Sales, customer calls for specialty job applications are a common and welcome part of the job. “This is one of the great challenges that Ransome likes — to solve customer's problems,” said Percy Ransome, who owns both companies. One of the recent calls Ransome received was from Schiavone Contracting in Savaucus, N.J., to assist with a job that involved working underneath the bridges and approaches to Long Beach Island. Click for more...

KOBELCO USA Names Tractorland as Dealer in Alberta →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Tractorland to its growing dealer network. Tractorland will represent the full line of KOBELCO excavators in Balzac, Alberta. “KOBELCO is a quality excavator manufacturer with a strong customer base and an excellent reputation for building robust, reliable machines with advanced technology and superior performance,” states Archie Hall, President of Tractorland. Click for more...

Global Excavator Market Report Analysis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Excavators are one of the major segments of construction equipment industry. These are used extensively in numerous fields ranging from construction of roads, building structures to mining and extraction of gold and diamonds. There are several types of excavators present in the industry, based on their size and machinery. There are many types of excavators, out of which demand of hydraulic excavators is discussed in the report. Click for more...

Demoing Helps Prevent Future Forest Fires in California →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 2015, more than 6,000 fires occurred in California, which saw just over 300,000 acres burned, according to the California government. Between that same time period the previous year, there were 2,000 fewer wildfires and over 100,000 fewer acres burned. California's rough year included the Butte Fire, which saw close to 80,000 acres burned, a mandatory evacuation for all of San Andreas, and a state of emergency declared by Gov. Click for more...

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