Excavators perform the heavy-duty, earth-moving functions that are so crucial to many construction operations. These diggers range in size from compact units to enormous heavy excavators weighing in excess of two million pounds.
As demands in the utility, rail, and construction sectors continue to shift, many contractors are looking for equipment that can adapt to varied and changing tasks.
Volvo Construction Equipment announced the launch of the EC950 high reach — the largest high-reach excavator in the Volvo portfolio.
In keeping with its tradition of building America, John Deere announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a distribution center near Hebron, Ind., and an excavator factory in Kernersville, N.C., both set to open in the next year.