Excavators

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...

Mecalac Introduces MRail Series to North American Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduces its new MRail-Series, a dedicated line of innovative solutions for the rail industry. The railroad excavator line consists of four models featuring a variety of benefits to help meet the needs of railway crews, whether for maintenance of way or the construction of new tracks. Click for more...

Cat Command Remote Control Operation Expands to Cat 374, 395 Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat 374 and 395 large hydraulic excavators can now be equipped with Command for Excavating, offering remote-control operation. Command for Excavating removes operators from potentially hazardous jobsite conditions by offering remote machine operation from a safe distance, eliminating safety risks and reducing injuries from climbing on and off machines. Offering line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) operating options, Command for Excavating users comfortably control dig, lift and tracking functions from outside the cab. Click for more...

Cat 340 UHD Demolition Excavator Features Higher Vertical Reach, More Configuration Flexibility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built to withstand difficult demolition of tall structures, the new Cat 340 UHD ultra high demolition excavator boasts a more than 13 percent higher pin height than the 340F UHD to reach up to eight-floor structures. More UHD and retrofit boom/stick configurations, along with a range of Cat demolition attachments, deliver increased machine flexibility to meet contractors' jobsite needs to maximize machine utilization. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Launches E32, E35 25hp, E35 33hp R2-Series Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has introduced three all-new models to its popular R2-Series compact excavator lineup. The E32, E35 25hp and E35 33hp compact excavators provide all the productivity and power found in Bobcat's larger excavators in a smaller frame, making all three models ideal for utility, landscaping and residential construction jobs, according to the manufacturer. "For generations, Bobcat equipment has been known for being one of the most versatile, purpose-built choices on the market," said Kelly Humble, senior marketing manager of product planning at Doosan Bobcat North America. Click for more...

Integration of Topcon 3D-MC With Volvo Active Control Raises Bar in Excavation Precision →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The semi-autonomous digging functionality offered by Volvo Active Control on the Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE can now be used with Topcon 3D-MC software on applicable models. Delivering excavation accuracy in a fraction of the normal time and automating the digging process, Topcon and Volvo have raised the bar in excavation works, according to the manufacturers. Excavating to grade to produce the same uniform results day after day will always be a task for skilled operators, but there are tools available to help improve performance and streamline the process. Click for more...

Case, Werk-Brau Clearing the Way for New Homes in Raleigh, N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For 18 years, Williams Land Clearing has been clearing the way for residential and commercial development across North Carolina. From logging to stumping, from clearing to hauling, Williams is the first team on site, and handles it all with the right combination of skilled operators and rugged equipment. Recently, Williams took on the James Grove subdivision project just outside of Raleigh, N.C. It was a 25-acre lot covered in mature pine, poplar and oak trees. Click for more...

Volvo CE Powers Sustainable Future With Largest Range of Electric Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With three new electric compact machines — the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric — now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the industry's largest range of electric machines. In total customers now have five models to choose from. The three new models are available to reserve online for delivery in 2022. Click for more...

Contractor Crews Come Together After Train Derailment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volunteer emergency responders, firefighters, law enforcement, medical providers, contractor crews and regular citizens all worked together to help those whose trip was so suddenly and violently interrupted by the derailment of an Amtrak train on Sept. 25 in Montana. With the help of Volvo, John Deere and Komatsu excavators, emergency responders were able to remove the train cars and other debris caused by the accident. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Expands its Mini-Excavator Line-Up With 9027F →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America 's true zero tail-swing 9027F, a 2.7 metric ton mini-class excavator, is designed to meet and exceed North American market's tough design specifications. Its compact dimensions and versatility give operators multiple transportation and application benefits. The versatility of the 9027F ZTS is more than just its compact size and ability to be transporting via pickup bed or trailer. Click for more...

Bobcat Debuts New Compact Excavator, Showcases Product Innovations at the 2021 Utility Expo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company invites the media to stop by booth #K-185 to see several of the brand's latest machine innovations, including the all-new E35 R2-Series mini excavator. The E35 mini excavator is the latest addition to the popular R2-Series family. Operators will experience the ultimate in precision with the E35s low-effort joysticks and new hydraulic control valve, which provides enhanced machine control and ease, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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