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.
Work has begun on Volvo Construction Equipment's (Volvo CE) new excavator factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch marking the occasion by taking the controls of electric 23-ton excavators for a symbolic first dig.
Coastline Equipment will host a VIP Demo Day and Open House on June 25, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. at its Meridian, Idaho branch, offering contractors and equipment operators a hands-on opportunity to experience the latest John Deere P‑Tier excavators in a live jobsite environment.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. (KCMU) launched its new SK850LC-11. "This large 'Next Generation' -11 machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and is loaded with standard features," said KOBELCO.