Excavators

Hitachi Excavators 'Star Players' on Green Bay, Wis., Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Green Bay, Wis., Hitachi excavators have proved to be game changers on the Titletown District development, a destination area to be created on approximately 34 acres of land immediately west of Lambeau Field. The ZX160LC-3, ZX380LC-6 and ZX470LC-6 Hitachi excavators that worked on the Titletown District development belong to Joe DeNoble Sewer & Water, a family-owned business started in 2002 that's headed by Joe DeNoble. Click for more...

Equipment Operators Bring Their A-Game in Nevada →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A team of heavy-machine operators drew a crowd of camera-toting spectators as they plucked downed trees and other dangerous debris from raging floodwaters in Nevada. The men then became internet sensations when video of their exploits spread online, with commenters dubbing them #CraneGuy, Bridge Ninjas and heroes of downtown Reno. Emergency workers voluntarily evacuated about 1,300 people from 400 homes in a Reno neighborhood last weekend as the Truckee River overflowed and drainage ditches backed up. Click for more...

Volvo EC350E Helps Water Flow in Arid Great Plains →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Amarillo, Texas, sits in the crosshairs of America's Routes 40 and 287, and is a waypoint between Albuquerque, N.M., and Oklahoma City, Okla. The area is rich in cowboy culture and mementos of its Route 66 heyday, best symbolized by the Cadillac Ranch, located just west of the city. But beyond the tourist attractions, the semi-desert region of high plains in which Amarillo is located is the sunbelt of the south. Click for more...

Volvo PL4809E Rotating Pipelayer Pushes Performance to New Limits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new PL4809E rotating pipelayer from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers superior performance capabilities, due to its excavator-based design, safety-enhancing features, advanced Load Management System and CareTrack telematics, according to the manufacturer. Equipped with the latest Volvo D13J Tier IV Final engine, the PL4809E delivers lifting capacity that outperforms the largest traditional side booms in its size class. Click for more...

New $50.78M Allegany High School Takes Shape →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A brand new high school is taking shape on the site of a former hospital in Cumberland, Md., which is located in Allegany County in the western part of the state. Work began on the Allegany High School project on May 24, 2016, and completion is expected by May 25, 2018. The full dollar amount is $50.78 million and the contract was awarded to Leonard S. Fiore Inc., Altoona, Pa. Dustin Ott is the project manager. Click for more...

Talbert to Highlight 55CC Close-Coupled Lowbed Trailer at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For more than a decade, Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, has manufactured its 55CC close-coupled lowbed trailer. The trailer features a low deck height, high capacity rating and a removable gooseneck, allowing safe and easy loading of oversized equipment, including excavators and dozers. “Our 55CC is our most popular, best-in-class lowbed trailer,” said Troy Geisler, Talbert Manufacturing vice president of sales and marketing. Click for more...

Hyundai to Unveil Four New Models at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas today said it will unveil four new equipment models and introduce important upgrades to many current models, at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas in March 2017. Hyundai plans to display more than 20 machines in its 22,500 ft2 (2,090 sq m) exhibit – N11603 – located in the North Hall. A full-line manufacturer of wheel loaders, excavators, compaction rollers and forklifts, Hyundai plans to debut additional models in its HL900 series of wheel loaders, 9A series compact excavators and its HR-9 series of tandem-drum compaction rollers. Click for more...

Liebherr's Participation at Conexpo Con/Agg 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During Conexpo Con/Agg 2017, Liebherr will present an extensive selection of its Earthmoving, Material Handling and Construction Equipment product range. The Liebherr outdoor booth will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Gold lot G4637. From March 7-11 2017, more than 25 pieces of Liebherr equipment will be presented at Conexpo Con/Agg. Liebherr's outdoor booth covers 50,000 sq. ft. Click for more...

Visit ALLU at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ALLU Group will have its experts on hand in the Gold Lot in booth G3749 at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 trade show, March 7-11, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors will learn that ALLU's unique Screener Crusher buckets not only transform waste into valuable material, but ultimately they will transform the way contractors and producers work. During the show, every 30 minutes, the world's foremost female excavator operator will demonstrate her skill and dexterity with the ALLU D-Series Screener Crusher buckets. Click for more...

Volvo PL4809E Tier 4 Final Rotating Pipelayer Pushes Performance to New Limits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new PL4809E rotating pipelayer from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers superior performance capabilities, thanks to its excavator-based design, safety-enhancing features, advanced Load Management System and CareTrack telematics. Equipped with the latest Volvo D13J Tier 4 Final engine, the PL4809E delivers lifting capacity that outperforms the largest traditional side booms in its size class. Click for more...

Contractor Strikes Out on His Own After Years in Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dan Purcell, owner of Purcell Construction, Fort Mill, S.C., was raised in the construction trade. His father, a Vulcan Materials Company salesman for 25 years, used to take him to job sites, leading to his interest in civil engineering. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee, Purcell went to work for Marvin Borum, in Greensboro, N.C. “Mr. Borum's MO was to hire young engineers out of college and give them on the job training required in order to get a PE License. Click for more...

Doosan Will Display a Variety of Heavy Equipment at 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Construction Equipment will display a variety of machines in two booths — G4476 and G4876 — located in the Gold Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, March 7 – 11, 2017. Durable, reliable and productive Doosan earthmoving equipment designed for general construction contractors will be on display. Doosan products on exhibit will include crawler and wheel excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs), as well as DX225LL-5 and DX380LL-5 log loaders and a variety of attachments for use with excavators and wheel loaders. Click for more...

Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang Equipment Brands Will Launch More Than 24 New Products at ConExpo 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Manitou Group, the world leader in all-terrain handling, will introduce more than 24 new equipment models at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, Nev. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the world's largest trade exhibition focusing on the construction industry - occurring in the United States every three years. This show represents over 2,500+ exhibitors and includes over 2,500,000 square feet of display space. Click for more...

John Deere Small-Frame Machines Make a Big Impact →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Several years in the making and designed with direct customer feedback, John Deere is introducing four Final Tier IV G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and one compact track loader (317G). These new machines were designed to level the playing field for today's rental, ag material handling, construction and landscape customers. The five models, including three vertical and two radial-lift options, boast big reliability and serviceability, and are full of customer-requested features aimed at improving operator and machine productivity, and uptime, and lowering daily operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Caterpillar Rolls Out New Machines and Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Caterpillar will present its extensive line of machines and technology and its unmatched customer support capabilities. With 40 machines on display in two different exhibit areas totaling 60,000 square feet, Caterpillar's presence is among the largest at the show. But it's not all about size. Cat Connect Technologies for machine control and monitoring will share the spotlight with the iron it enhances—ranging from a skid steer loader to a 96-ton excavator. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New PC650LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC650LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight between 140,456 lbs (63710 kg) and 145,284 lbs (65900 kg), the PC650LC-11 maintains the powerful productivity and transportability of the previous model, while improving fuel efficiency, cab design, and serviceability. Additionally, the PC650LC-11 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX technology. Click for more...

Fall Hill Avenue and I-95 Overpass Replacement Project, City of Fredericksburg, Va. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A project in Fredericksburg, Va., is on schedule for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), involving the widening of Fall Hill Avenue and the replacement of the I-95 overpass. Fall Hill Avenue carries approximately 17,200 vehicles per day, and the number of vehicles is expected to double in the next 20 years. The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a $30.7 million design-build contract for the project to Corman Construction Inc. Click for more...

… Another Man's Treasure →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By Ronald MullinsSPECIAL TO CEGShortly after sunrise each morning when General Manager Stuart Sharpe and his team arrive at the sprawling Tervita Metals Recycling worksite, located in northeast Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, they gaze out over tons and tons of what others would call junk. But to them… they see nothing but treasure. This massive seven hectare (17 acre) site is the headquarters of Tervita's metal recycling operation and is a jumbled maze, covered with every type and kind of scrap metal imaginable. Click for more...

KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and KOBELCO Cranes North America to Merge in 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and KOBELCO Cranes North America announce plans to merge under KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A., effective January 1, 2017. The union of these subsidiaries in the North American market takes place following the KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. global construction machinery excavators and cranes merger that was announced in April 2016. KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A and KOBELCO Cranes North America have each made several advancements to continue their momentum of growth and commitment to the North American market. Click for more...

John Deere … Hydraulic Coupler Makes Switching Buckets Easier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Switching buckets has never been easier with the new John Deere hydraulic coupler (16GE23) for compact excavators. Operators are no longer required to exit the cab to switch buckets, so site clearing can continue with high productivity and minimal interruptions. The hydraulic coupler is designed for 35G, 50G and 60G excavators, and is compatible with the ever-expanding lineup of John Deere Worksite Pro attachments. Click for more...

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