Excavators

Komatsu Excavator Helps Small Tenn. Contractor to Thrive →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rodney Murphy doesn't consider himself to be a specialist in his business, but people and businesses in and around the town of Maryville, Tenn., know he is the go-to guy when it comes to moving and selling dirt. Through his small excavation contracting business, Murphy's Bobcat Inc., he and his crew have built a stellar reputation in the foothills and mountains of eastern Tennessee for their professionalism and amiability. Click for more...

Pink Grading Finds the Right Excavator for Two-Year Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... What's going on right now in Crescent, Iowa, is a picture-perfect example of how just one new piece of equipment can significantly enhance productivity and help deliver a project on time. Schildberg Construction Company's rock quarry in Crescent produces between 600,000 to 700,000 tons (544,311 to 635,029 t) of limestone a year and is one of the largest in the state. It has been in operation since the 1950s. Click for more...

Kobelco Holds Grand Opening Celebration in Spartanburg, S.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A. held a grand opening celebration of its 157,000 sq. ft. North American excavator production facility in Spartanburg, S.C., on June 2. The concept behind the plant is “Clean and Flexible,” and that a clean plant will produce high quality products. The plant will be capable of producing 1,800 units per year, including the SK210LC and 350LC excavators in 2016 and SK170LC, 260LC, 300LC and 500LC excavators in 2017 to 2018Kobelco made a powerful return to the United States with several investments to regain a significant share of the excavator market. Click for more...

Maryland Equipment Auction Attracting Global Attention →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With two weeks until auction day, Ritchie Bros.' Maryland team is busy lining up equipment and preparing for crowds. The June 14th auction in North East, Maryland will be one of the site's biggest in several years, and is expected to attract thousands of buyers from across Maryland, the USA, and international markets. More than 2,800 items will be sold in the auction, including 195+ truck tractors, 135+ excavators, 85+ compactors, 45 loader backhoes, 30 wheel loaders, 60+ dump trucks, 45+ utility trucks, 265+ trailers, and more. Click for more...

Drumcutters Names Company Wrench Attachment Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench has become the newest distributor of Drumcutters hydraulic excavator attachments. Drumcutters German manufactured products are based around a cutting technology using carbide tipped teeth to crush, grind or cut hard materials. Their attachments are designed to be robust, long lasting and low maintenance while using the hydraulic power available from the excavator to achieve maximum productivity. Click for more...

Ransome CAT Holds One-Day Sale Event in Bensalem, Pa. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ransome CAT held a One-Day Sale May 12 in Bensalem, Pa. At the event, customers could take advantage of special pricing on a wide selection of equipment and attachments, including skid steers, backhoes, compact track loaders, mini-excavators, dozers, wheel loaders, excavators, track loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts and more. Also during the One-Day Sale, customers could get entered to win a Tundra 65 Yeti cooler, participate in a silent auction for a chance to win a vibratory plate and be entered to win a free jumping jack with a purchase of backhoe or a mini-hydraulic excavator. Click for more...

Gradall Introduces XL 5200 V Crawler Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Gradall XL 5200 V crawler excavator, weighing 54,452 lbs. (24,699 kg), is the largest model in the Gradall fleet of machines designed for highway construction, high-productivity excavation, demolition and material movement as well as finished grading and sloping. The XL 5200 V features the new Tier IV-Final compliant Volvo Penta diesel engine, which meets the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier IV Final (U.S.) emission reduction requirements. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New PC490LCi-11 Intelligent Machine Control Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the new PC490LCi-11 hydraulic excavator, the largest 3D semi-automatic construction-sized excavator available today. “Many of our customers have been enjoying the precision, versatility and efficiency of the PC210LCi-10, and have been asking us to scale intelligent machine control technology to a larger-sized excavator. The wait is over - the PC490LCi-11 is here,” said Jason Anetsberger, Komatsu America senior product manager. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New PC360LCi-11 Intelligent Machine Control Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator, the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class. “Nimble, yet highly productive, the PC360LCi-11 is easily the most anticipated intelligent machine control machine to launch from Komatsu in recent memory,” said Jason Anetsberger, senior product manager, Komatsu America. Click for more...

RMS Customers Play in the Sandbox at Komatsu Demo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Road Machinery & Supplies Co. held a customer demo event on May 9 at the Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, Minn., to showcase the newly introduced Komatsu PC490LCi-11. This intelligent machine features Komatsu's machine control and guidance system, fully factory integrated with the other qualities of the standard Komatsu PC490LC-11 excavator. The exclusive control function allows contractors to move material efficiently, without having to worry about digging too deep or damaging the target surface. Click for more...

Contractor Range Extends JCB's Hydraulic Breaker Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB now offers double the number of hydraulic breakers designed to work with its range of excavators, backhoe loaders and compact equipment lines by launching its “Contractor Hammer Range.” Contractor breakers will be available alongside the existing professional line of hydraulic hammers. Both Professional and Contractor breakers will come with a three-year warranty. Contractor breakers offer the following features:• Complete range for 0.9 to 55 ton (0.8 to 50 t) carrier machines• Accumulators to protect carrier machinery from hydraulic pressure spikes• Models above 12.1 tons (11 t) carrier weight equipped with auto greasing systems• Two-speed control valves permit tool speed and stroke customization above 9.9 tons (9 t)• Internal control valves deliver 10 percent efficiency boostContractor hydraulic hammers have been specifically designed as a solution for customers working in less arduous conditions. Click for more...

Modified Excavator Moves Product From Mighty Mississippi →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Every spring, the mighty Mississippi River is a busy thoroughfare of barges hauling all manner of goods up and down the waterway. As spring also is the time to get fertilizer to farmers for row-crop planting season, companies that move it are especially active during this part of the year. Wholesale fertilizer dealers and farmers throughout the Midwest and deep South depend on the river's barges to keep them stocked with product. Click for more...

Discovery Series Excavators by Gradall Available in Two and Four-Wheel Drive →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Economical Discovery Series hydraulic excavators, designed to deliver “more dig for the dollar,” are now available in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models. Developed by Gradall Industries in collaboration with Freightliner, Discovery Series D 152 and D 154 models are budget-priced and designed for excavating and maintenance work frequently performed by governments and specialty contractors. Click for more...

Contractor Finds Site Prep Solution With JCB 86C Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Larry Kresge is a self-proclaimed entrepreneur. Fifty years ago, he started working for himself and never looked back, eventually founding Larry Kresge Excavating and Trucking, a highly respected local company in White Haven, Pa. “White Haven is a great place to call home,” said Kresge, “But it's not the easiest of places to run an excavating business.”Being located in a glacier deposit area makes it nearly impossible to dig without hitting ledge. Click for more...

New Excavator Proves Jack-of-all-Trades for N.C. Contractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Headquartered in Archdale, N.C., Ace/Avant Concrete Construction Company Inc. has been in the concrete business for more than 25 years. What began as a small enterprise pouring concrete slabs and footings has now grown into a large and successful company with more than 250 skilled employees, offering its clients a complete range of site work and concrete construction services. The company has constructed more than 280 million sq. Click for more...

JCB Introduces Contractor Spec For 8018 Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By partnering with its customers, JCB is able to offer tailored specifications and option packages to suit a wide range of industry sectors. Now, the JCB 8018 Contractor specification model provides utility contractors with a compact excavator specifically designed to work on busy urban job sites. Key features include:• 500-hour extended greasing intervals• Electrical proportional auxiliaries• LED work lights with additional guarding• Additional counterweight protection• Hand-held tool circuit• Street-pad dozer blade protectionJCB is introducing the Contractor specification to reduce operating costs while enhancing safety and ease of operation. Click for more...

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Appoints Hopkins Equipment as Ontario Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Hopkins Equipment to its growing dealer network. Hopkins Equipment will represent Kobelco 's full line of excavators in Eastern Ontario. “Offering top-notch products goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to providing customers with superior sales, product and parts support,” says Aaron Hopkins, President of Hopkins Equipment. Click for more...

Material Handler Proving Its Worth at Tilcon Quarries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Driving around Tilcon's Clinton Point quarry in New York, you will find the typical equipment expected at a facility that processes crushed limestone at a high capacity. Multiple excavators, loaders, rigid haul trucks and crushing circuits dot the landscape of the 1,200 acre property to load, move and crush 3.1 million tons (2.8 million t) of dolomitic limestone. Moving closer to the quarry's property line along the Hudson River, however, you'll spot a blue piece of equipment that is seemingly out of place. Click for more...

Contractor Range Extends JCB's Hydraulic Breaker Line-Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB now offers double the number of hydraulic breakers designed to work with its range of excavators, backhoe loaders and compact equipment lines by launching its “Contractor Hammer Range." Contractor breakers will be available alongside the existing professional line of hydraulic hammers. Both Professional and Contractor breakers will come with a three-year warranty. Contractor breakers offer the following features:• Complete range for 0.9-55 ton (0.8-50 tonne) carrier machines• Accumulators to protect carrier machinery from hydraulic pressure spikes• Models above 12.1 tons (11 tonnes) carrier weight equipped with auto greasing systems• Two-speed control valves permit tool speed and stroke customization above 9.9 tons (9 tonnes). Click for more...

Clearing the Way Ahead →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A California-based demolition company, FERMA, is preparing Silicon Valley for a wave of new development due to a fleet of specially-modified Volvo high-reach excavators. As the sun slowly rises to the east of Sunnyvale, Calif., the still, dry air ignites with an escalating heat that is matched only by the city's reputation for being a hotbed of high-tech giants such as Apple, Yahoo, Google and Microsoft. Click for more...

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