Excavators

Frank Martin Sons Ready to Represent New Hitachi Excavators in Maine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Frank Martin Sons Inc. , with locations in Fort Kent and Madison, Maine, has been named the Hitachi excavator dealer of the state of Maine. Hitachi recently ended its joint venture agreement to manufacture and sell its excavators in North America with John Deere. "The Hitachi excavators have been fully re-engineered, including new engines, hydraulics, cabs, tracks and more. We will be offering over 20 models, ranging in size from mini up to 180,000 pound plus machines. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces All-New Next-Generation Mini Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America is introducing its all-new line of next-generation -7 Series mini excavators in the United States and Canada. The initial launch includes four models, with more mini excavators to be announced in the coming months. These completely new mini excavators are designed and manufactured by Doosan. They are equipped with a family of products, including Doosan engines and diagnostics. Click for more...

Takeuchi Introduces TB2150R Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi has launched its newest excavator, the TB2150R. This new 16.5 ton model is one of Takeuchi's largest excavators, second only to the TB2150. The primary difference between the TB2150R and the TB2150 unit is the TB2150R's fixed boom arrangement and reduced tail swing design. "The design of the TB2150R makes it an exceptional platform for applications that require more compact dimensions and powerful performance," said David Caldwell, national product manager of Takeuchi. Click for more...

Link-Belt Introduces 355 X4S Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company's Link-Belt 355 X4S excavator, the flagship model of the upcoming X4S series, is built upon the strong foundation of its X4 series. It is the largest minimum swing radius excavator in the Link-Belt product lineup, weighing approximately 78,709 lbs. "Through customer and dealer feedback, the 355 X4S has incorporated features and performance that have come to be expected from the Link-Belt brand," said Adam Woods, LBX manager of innovation and technology integration. Click for more...

Kobelco Launches Next Generation SK210LC-11 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc. announced the launch of the all new SK210LC-11 to its line-up. This next generation -11 machine delivers enhanced performance, efficiency and productivity, and follows the Kobelco Performance by Design concept for outstanding operator-based performance and comfort in this competitive class, according to the manufacturer. Since the development of the first generation "SK" series 20-ton Kobelco excavator in 1983, this size class has grown in popularity due to its versatility in various general construction applications. Click for more...

John Deere Unveils 350 P-Tier, 380 P-Tier Mid-Sized Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere's newly enhanced 350 P-tier and 380 P-tier excavators are the first excavator models to launch as part of John Deere's new performance tiering strategy. The 350 P-tier and 380 P-tier support on-demand safety, comfort and control — all while delivering the power needed to produce at high levels on the job, according to the manufacturer. Manufactured in Kernersville, N.C., the 350 P-tier and 380 P-tier were designed to deliver enhanced performance, efficiency, comfort and service life in demanding, high-production applications. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces Next Generation SK45SRX-7 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced the new SK45SRX-7 mini excavator model for North America. The next-generation SK45SRX-7 delivers increased performance and productivity from the previous model and follows the Kobelco Performance X Design concept for enhanced design and operator comfort. This reinforces the Kobelco continued commitment to design the smaller machines with the same quality, feel and comfort as the larger excavator models, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Top Considerations During an Excavator Demonstration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If you make machine-buying decisions, you've probably gone to great lengths to evaluate different types and sizes of excavators to ensure you're buying the machine best matched to your company's particular type of work. During a demonstration, it's important to have a holistic view on behalf of your entire team. Productivity is typically top of mind, but there are other aspects of a machine to ask about and try. Click for more...

Komatsu's Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Promotes Productivity Gains for Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Productivity is the key to success on the job site, and the faster a crew can reach maximum productivity, the better. As part of Komatsu's suite of Smart Construction products, services and digital solutions, the company's intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) gives contractors the opportunity to take advantage of sophisticated, productivity-enhancing automation. "Aimed to quickly lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators — and improve the bottom line for contractors — our excavators with iMC 2.0 technology can help contractors transform their construction job sites into highly efficient, highly productive operations," said Andrew Earing, senior product manager, tracked products, Komatsu. Click for more...

Werk-Brau Grubber Slices Roots, Extracts Brush →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau has introduced the Grubber, which slices roots and extracts brush in one easy motion. Constructed with an extra heavy duty upper channel, AR400 steel cutting edges, and triple pass welds on the high stress areas, Grubber models are available to fit most excavator sizes and classes, including minis. Available with a replaceable bolt-on edge V-edge or straight edge, they are ideal for the select extraction of brush and nuisance vegetation, as they minimize ground disturbance, reduce erosion and promote grass growth. Click for more...

Kubota Announces Two New 'Small but Mighty' Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new additions to its excavator lineup — the K008-5 conventional tail swing excavator and the all-new U10-5 minimal tail swing excavator. These new construction product announcements lead the company's 2022 product rollouts, and while the K008-5 will replace the -3 model with various upgrades, the U10-5 takes an all-new, in-demand spot in the U Series minimal tail swing lineup. Click for more...

Basics of Excavator Automation Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A growing area of opportunity for many companies lies in an exciting form of technology: excavator automation. One of the reasons excavator automation is becoming more popular is because excavators themselves continue to grow in popularity. In EquipmentWatch's State of the Construction Equipment Economy whitepaper, done in partnership with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals, excavators are noted as the top machine on fleet owners' minds coming into 2022, with 63 percent of those surveyed saying they intend to purchase one. Click for more...

Cat Tiltrotators Bring Added Productivity, Enhance Attachment Flexibility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat tiltrotators (TRS) for tracked excavators seamlessly integrate to the machine, contribute up to 13 percent more productivity and are easy to operate. The introduction of these models provides a portfolio of TRS for machines from 24,250 to 66,140 lbs. The tiltrotators have the capability for 360-degree bi-directional rotation and 40-degree left and right tilt, allowing the machine to work from many different angles with less machine repositioning, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces New Performance Series Hammers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series hammers deliver consistent breaking power. Their efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool, according to the manufacturer. With piston and tool matched in diameter and mass, these new hammers offer increased power transmission frequency. Operators can switch power mode from high frequency/low power to low frequency/high power, giving the ability to fine tune power to the material being broken. Click for more...

LBX Introduces New Heavy Duty Excavators for North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company announced three new heavy duty excavator models to its current product offering for all of North America. The 210 X4 HD, 250 X4 HD, and 300 X4 HD models are purpose-built and approved for tough applications like demolition, land clearing, heavy-duty excavating and pipeline work. "LBX is excited to introduce another purpose built product line from the factory to offer alongside our forestry equipment and material handlers," said Chris Wise, market development manager at LBX. Click for more...

VIDEO: Doosan Unveils New DD100 Dozer, Much More →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America introduced its new products for 2022 during a media event at its Real Operations Center (ROC) in Arizona the first week of December. The company's next generation crawler excavators, mini-excavators and new -7 series wheel loaders were featured in presentations by the respective product specialists. Doosan also unveiled its DD100 dozer, which it said will be available through dealers in 2022. Click for more...

Advanced Cat Grade Technologies Expanded to Cat 6- to 10-ton Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar now offers Cat Grade technologies as an aftermarket option to owners of Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavators in the 6- to 10-ton class range. Available through Cat and Sitech dealers, owners can equip the excavators with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D. The field kit's modular components facilitate quick installation, while the technology seamlessly integrates into the Cat next generation excavator electronics infrastructure, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat 304, 305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators Deliver More Power, Performance With Lower Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 4.4 ton Cat 304 and 5.5 ton Cat 305 CR next generation mini hydraulic excavators deliver more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper standard digging depths to increase performance by up to 20 percent over their E2 series counterparts. Their grease intervals and extended filter service life, combined with common components throughout the line and flat, easy-to-replace side panels, deliver up to 10 percent lower owner and operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hitachi Ships First ZX210LC-6 Utility Excavator To North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) announced that the first medium-sized Hitachi ZX210LC-6 utility hydraulic excavator, built for the North American market, has shipped from Hitachi Construction Machinery Tsuchiura Works (Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan). The ZX210LC-6 excavator is the first of many Hitachi-built and branded machines soon to be available throughout North America and Latin America, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo CE Electric Machines Used on Federal Nature Refuge Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Located just 20 mi. outside the nation's capital, the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers a sanctuary to wildlife and a place for people to explore nature. A battery-powered, zero-emission ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader made by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are being used to build a new ADA accessible trail in the refuge. Construction of the trail supports the conservation mission of the U.S. Click for more...

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