Excavators

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...

I-95 Express Lane Construction Progresses in Virginia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Stafford County, Va., construction is under way to extend the Interstate 95 Express Lanes about 2 mi. (3.2 km) beyond the flyover ramp where the current 95 Express Lanes currently end, north of Garrisonville Road (Exit 143). The project reportedly aims to reduce delays for northbound general lanes during the morning peak, reduce delays for southbound express lanes during the evening peak, improve safety by reducing vehicles weaving to enter and exit the lanes and increase capacity within the existing right-of-way. Click for more...

Linhart Construction Relies on DX140LCR-5 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When the U.S. stock market plunged a shocking 508 points on Oct. 19, 1987, many business owners feared that the construction market would be largely impacted. It was, after all, the biggest one-day drop in the market. However, one aspiring entrepreneur who was not the least bit worried was Jim Linhart. Linhart was so confident that he started Linhart Construction, an Omaha, Neb.-based commercial and residential retaining wall business, using only a 1967 pickup, a skid-steer loader and a borrowed wheelbarrow. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces SK260 and SK300 High & Wide Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced the SK260 and SK300 High & Wide (H&W) models in North America. Designed specifically for forestry applications, these new excavators boast generous ground clearance and increased crawler width for ultimate performance on rough or hilly terrain. The Kobelco SK260 and SK300 H&W excavators are the perfect match for the harshest environments. Click for more...

Contractor Adopts Pitbull to Help With Aggregates →

From Construction Equipment Guide... What's in a name? In the case of Wells Excavators, it may not be what you think. The company, according to owner Jim Wells, neither digs wells nor sells excavators. Instead, the company is an excavating contractor. “I still occasionally get phone calls from people asking me to dig their well, and, at times, people wonder if we sell excavators,” Jim said of the company he founded in 1982. Click for more...

Dallas Firm Poised to Take Advantage of Growing Markets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the spring of 2016, West Texas Rebar Placers completed a small highway project for the Texas Department of Transportation just outside of Cleburne. The Dallas-based company laid nearly 85 ft. (26 m) of storm pipe, placed a new precast box culvert and poured headwalls. It was one of the first state jobs West Texas Rebar Placers completed as a general contractor. “We believe there are many more of those jobs ahead of us,” said Marco Hernandez Sr., who along with his brother Magno is co-owner of West Texas Rebar Placers. Click for more...

OilQuick: Change Hydraulic Attachments in Seconds →

From Construction Equipment Guide... OilQuick is an automatic quick coupler system, which allows hydraulic work tools to be connected and disconnected right from the drivers cab. The operator can change between various work tools within a few seconds. For example start with a hydraulic hammer – in seconds change to steel or concrete shears, sorting grapple, hydraulic magnet, compactor, sorting bucket, tilt bucket or tiltrotator and never step out of the cab. Click for more...

Topcon's Technology Improves Alaskan Firm's Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Palmer, Alaska, has just under 6,000 residents, but as a commercial and cultural center for the region it draws visitors from well beyond its city boundaries. Come the end of summer, the annual week-and-a-half long Alaska State Fair, located in Palmer, can draw more than 300,000 visitors. The fairgrounds are located approximately one hour north of Anchorage, which helps explain how Palmer and the fairgrounds can draw such large numbers. Click for more...

Beyond Buckets — Five Attachments to Improve Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Heavy equipment may be more versatile than you think, especially when paired with the right attachments. If you are just using buckets, you may be losing out on revenue growth opportunities by not considering attachments to increase your equipment's versatility. Instead of only owning basic attachments, such as buckets for your excavator or wheel loader, you should consider purchasing or renting unique attachments. Click for more...

Caterpillar Equips More Excavators With Cost-Saving Cat Connect Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions. Cat Grade with AssistCat Grade with Assist, introduced last year on the 323F L, is a simple-to-use system that helps operators dig a level base with just the right slope. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Unveils New Full Line of Mini Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction debuts its full line of mini excavators complete with six new models ranging from 1.7 to 6.0 metric tons. The New Holland Construction mini excavators offer competitive performance measures on each available model, including extended life components, liquid-cooled industrial, Tier IV Final compliant diesel engines, auto-shift traveling system and low noise levels. “We are upgrading our existing mini excavator family in order to further expand our offering and give customers more power, productivity and value from their equipment,” said Tharen Peterson, New Holland Construction's mini excavator marketing manager. Click for more...

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