Excavators

Gregory Poole's Demo Days Event Features Cat Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gregory Poole Equipment Co. held a Demo Days event Oct. 24, 2024, at the Caterpillar Customer Center in Clayton, N.C. The highly anticipated event gives attendees the chance to demo equipment before purchasing and view newly announced equipment from Cat. Machines featured on site for demos this year included the Cat 303.5 and other mini-excavators; multiple hydraulic excavator models, like the Cat 320; the Cat 950 and other wheel loaders; and compact track loaders, like the Cat 255 and Cat 265. Click for more...

Volvo CE Elevates Demolition Strength With Improved High Reach Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New generation high reach excavators are being introduced by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to bring customers into the future and raise the bar on strength, productivity and operator comfort across demolition applications. The new EC400 High Reach and EC500 High Reach excavators respectively replace the previous generation EC380EHR and EC480EHR models — now with a fresh design and equipped with the latest innovations to pack a punch against the competition. Click for more...

Volvo CE Upgrades Straight Boom Demolition Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is modernizing its straight boom excavators with an updated EC300 and an all-new EC400, as part of its new generation revamp — ensuring a superior performance, greater safety and dynamic demolition strength, the company said. The new and improved 40-ton EC400 straight boom crawler excavator is replacing the EC380E straight boom, while the 30-ton EC300 straight boom is the enhanced model following the previous generation EC300E straight boom. Click for more...

Wheeled Excavators Roll Into North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sometimes, it seems as if just the passing of time results in change. Factors such as necessity for greater efficiency or more production drive changes in processes and industries. What once was seen as the ideal method or solution becomes old school as new and more productive methods take root. Such is the case with compact wheeled excavators in the North American market. Although they have been popular in Europe for quite some time, wheeled excavators enjoyed less popularity in North America because the open spaces and greater distances to travel favored larger equipment. Click for more...

Yanmar CE's New ViO35-7 Brings Stellar Operator Experience, Productivity, Configuration Upgrades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar Compact Equipment introduced the ViO35-7 mini excavator, featuring significant productivity, configuration and operator experience improvements. The 24.4-hp true zero tail swing excavator includes leading 360-degree visibility, a 25 percent increase in travel speed under load and a 7 percent improvement in excavator efficiency. It fits perfectly in job sites both big and small in construction, rental, utilities, landscaping and more. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Unveils E90D Midi Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction introduced the all-new E90D midi excavator. Powered by a robust 73-hp engine, the E90D boasts the highest horsepower in its class, setting a new standard for power and efficiency in midi excavators, according to the manufacturer. "We are excited to unveil the E90D midi excavator, a machine that not only delivers superior horsepower but also emphasizes versatility, customization and safety," said Dan Kakareka, product manager of New Holland Construction North America. Click for more...

JCB Launches Biggest X Series Crawler Excavator With 370X →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB expands its popular X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the biggest and most powerful model yet — the new 370X. The heavy-duty excavator will bring its industry-leading levels of productivity, durability and reliability to the 35–40-ton sector, according to the manufacturer. Key features for the 370X include: A machine designed from the ground up with proven X-Series DNA built in Ability to move 18 tons more material per gallon of fuel 322 hp Cummins diesel engine New JCB UX user interface, with 10 in. Click for more...

Komatsu's Electrically Powered PC4000-11E Hydraulic Mining Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's PC4000-11E electrically powered hydraulic mining excavator merges the powerful digging force of high-performance diesel machines with the lower carbon footprint of an electrically powered machine. Built to endure the toughest mining operations, the PC4000-11E features robust components for exceptional durability and reliability in the harshest conditions, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo EWR170E Assists Arborist in Battle Against EAB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a type of beetle that feeds on ash trees. When the adult EAB lays eggs under the tree's bark, the larvae — which hatch in seven to 10 days — bore into the tree and feed. This inhibits the tree's ability to transport moisture and nutrients to its leaves, causing the tree to become unhealthy and, if left untreated, to die. In Minnesota, the EAB is considered a quarantined invasive species, and items that could be carrying the insect — including firewood, wood products and nursery stock — may not be moved without permission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Click for more...

Leica MC1 3D Machine Guidance System for Develon DX225LC-7X Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X "Smart" crawler excavator. The DEVELON DX225LC-7X excavator features Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology and an integrated 2D machine guidance and machine control system as standard equipment. In order to enhance this efficiency to a greater extent, DEVELON is now offering the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit, specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly with the DEVELON 2D sensors and calibrations on the DX225LC-7X. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Showcases New Products at North American Volvo Days →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) welcomed nearly a thousand customers and dealers to its North American headquarters for Volvo Days, showcasing dozens of new and existing products and offering networking, a dynamic machine show, factory tours and hands-on experience with machines and services. Volvo Days is a customer event held every few years in Shippensburg, Pa. The 2024 event is showing customers how the OEM is growing its range of offerings in both conventional and electric power across the company's extensive lineup. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo CE Expands Electric Lineup With Mid-Size Wheel Loader, Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment continues to transform expectations of what's possible with electric construction equipment with the North American introduction of its mid-size L120 Electric wheel loader and the new-generation EC230 Electric excavator. While most electric construction equipment currently on the market is compact, the new mid-size electric wheel loader and excavator from Volvo CE are designed to meet the growing demand for larger, more powerful equipment with reduced environmental impact. Click for more...

Oregon's $52.7M Jetty Repair Project Features Customized Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The town of Tillamook, Ore., is perhaps best known for its famous cheese, but around construction sites these days, it's known for the excavator at work on the $52.7 million Tillamook South Jetty repair project. The customized excavator is believed to be one of just two in the world. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "They're unlike any excavators anywhere in the world," said Colter Bennett, lead engineer of the U.S. Click for more...

Dig Deeper, Reach Even Further With Two New Hitachi Super Long Front Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announced the launch of two Super Long Front (SLF) excavator models: the ZX250LC-7 SLF and the ZX350LC-7 SLF. The 25-ton and 35-ton class machines are engineered to meet the needs of specialized construction sites and come equipped with a genuine Hitachi bucket while offering unparalleled reach and depth capabilities. The ZX250LC-7 SLF has a ground level reach of 59 ft. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Enters New Equipment Category With Launch of E70D Midi Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is breaking ground into a new market with the launch of its first midi excavator: the E70D midi excavator. Designed to bridge the gap between mini excavators and larger, more cumbersome machines, the E70D is an ideal solution for a wide range of applications. From urban construction sites and tight landscaping jobs to agricultural tasks and municipal projects, the E70D delivers exceptional power and versatility in a compact package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

HD Hyundai Adds HX800A L, HX1000A L Mass Excavators to Crawler Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has continued expansion of its HX crawler excavator product line with the availability of two new large frame mass excavators. The 82-ton HX800A L, and the 100-ton HX1000A L are designed to meet the needs of high-volume earthmoving, mining and quarrying applications. The HX800A L is powered by a 528 net hp (389 kW) engine, while the HX1000A L is equipped with a 620 net hp (420 kW) engine. Click for more...

VIDEO: Hitachi Excavators Drive Massive Georgia Site Development Project for Barfield Enterprises →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A family-owned business in its third generation, Barfield Enterprises has built its reputation by being prepared for anything. The company provides full-site work and utility construction to coastal Georgia and the low country, where ground conditions can be unpredictable. Dewatering is necessary when excavating for deep sewer work and Barfield Enterprises has established itself as an expert in this, as well as in overall site development. Click for more...

Takeuchi Brings TB395W Wheeled Excavator to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has added a wheeled model, the TB395W, to its growing excavator product line in North America. Formerly available only in select global regions, the TB395W provides owner/operators with a highly versatile option that combines powerful excavating performance with on-road capabilities, making it ideal for fast-paced projects, according to the manufacturer. "Wheeled excavators have become increasingly common in Europe over the years, and they're gaining popularity in other regions as well," said Lee Padgett, product manager of Takeuchi. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces Demolition Excavators to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu has introduced a new machine portfolio of demolition excavators to the North American market. The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 have been successfully operating in the European market for more than 20 years and are now available to the North American demolition industry, providing the opportunity for customers to increase job site efficiency. The PC490HRD-11 demolition excavator features the K100 boom change system, enabling operators to begin working within minutes of arriving at a job site, and minimizing time for boom changes as the job progresses. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Introduces ZAXIS-7 Super Long Front Excavator to Americas Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas unveiled a dedicated, no compromises super long front excavator for the North American market. The ZX210LC-7H Super Long Front (SLF) excavator provides 50 ft. 4 in. of reach at ground level and a 39-ft. 2-in. dig depth with fewer trade-offs due to its dedicated design. A proprietary hydraulic circuit has been engineered for smooth and safe operation. It includes an upgraded swing motor for next-level reach and control as well as Hitachi genuine bucket attachments that pair perfectly with the new ZAXIS-7 Super Long Front excavators. Click for more...

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