Excavators

John Deere Expands SmartGrade Excavator Lineup With 470G Model →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 470G LC is the latest model to join the John Deere excavator lineup. Newly enhanced with the factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system, the SmartGrade 470G LC delivers increased productivity and accuracy on the job, according to the manufacturer. From digging trench and structural foundations to shaping ditches or slopes, 3D grade control helps to complete a job with precision-excavation. Real-time displays of distance-to-grade reduces time to final grade, helping to finish jobs quickly and accurately the first time. Click for more...

Engcon, Takeuchi Prepare Excavators for Tiltrotators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Japanese excavator manufacturer Takeuchi has improved lead times for its dealers by introducing an Engcon Ready option for the TB295W excavator. This is the start of an expanded collaboration between Takeuchi and Engcon —with the goal of offering factory-installed and integrated solutions. Engcon's tiltrotator, intelligent control systems and automatic machine couplers can increase the flexibility, efficiency and safety of smaller excavators at a time where there is great interest in these products, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Starting With Just One Excavator, David Tinker Excavation 'Explodes' With Growth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A man and a machine. That's how a lot of companies start out, and it was the same for David Tinker Excavating. After a brief stint in higher education, Tinker left the books behind, purchased a mini-excavator and went to work. For the first three years, it was just he and his excavator, but he gradually added machines and employees, and in 1996, he became an LLC. In the early days, Tinker primarily tackled landscape work and subcontracting for site developers, but then he made a connection with a small water company in Connecticut called Rural Water Company and started doing some of their installation and replacement work. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC78US-11 Excavator Delivers Versatility, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For work on roadways, bridges, urban areas or anywhere space is limited, contractors need an excavator designed for confined spaces. Komatsu's tight tail PC78US-11 provides an ideal combination of performance and versatility in a compact and easy-to-transport package. Efficiency and versatility come standard With standard high flow auxiliary hydraulics and proportional joysticks that offer job versatility, the 67.7 hp (50.6 kW) PC78US-11 provides precise attachment control. Click for more...

Contractor Utilizes Laser-Guided 2D System On Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... According to Ryan Goodfellow, owner and operator of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating in Ogden, Utah, one of the disadvantages to being a "small guy" in the construction business is the additional manpower it takes to get jobs dug to grade, as he said in his recent video for the ConExpo-Con/AGG Tech Talk "2D Basement Set Up and Dig." That's one reason he uses laser-guided, 2D grade control systems on his excavator. Click for more...

Groundbreaking Electro-Hydraulic System Wins Volvo Technology Award →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Breaking new grounds for hydraulic efficiency in excavators, the Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), is yet another innovation improving performance while reducing CO2 emissions in line with Volvo Group's net zero value ambitions by 2040. The Volvo CE team from Sweden and South Korea has worked closely with Finnish company Norrhydro in the research project, leveraging an idea initially born out of academic collaborations. Click for more...

Doosan to Showcase Mini Excavators at 2021 Rental Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will display two mini excavators ideally suited for rental customers during the 2021 American Rental Association (ARA) annual trade show and convention. This year's ARA Show is Oct. 17 to 20 in Las Vegas. The Doosan exhibit space is 633 in the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Doosan DX62R-3 and DX85R-3 mini excavators will be on display during the show, and Doosan staff will be available so visitors can learn about each machine's features. Click for more...

LBX Receives 'Lowest Cost of Ownership Award' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New England-based heavy equipment dealer Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. congratulated LBX Company and its Link-Belt excavators for receiving the Lowest Cost of Ownership Award in the Large Crawler Excavator category from EquipmentWatch. Award winners were announced at a press conference during the recent 2021 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The awards leverage third-party, unbiased data to identify equipment that is projected to offer the lowest cost of ownership over a five-year span. Click for more...

Cat Command Remote-Control Operation Expanded to Excavator Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Cat Command for Excavating provides remote-control operation for select Cat excavators. Removing the operator from the machine in potentially hazardous operating environments, Command for Excavating enhances safe machine operation, while reducing operator fatigue to increase productivity. Six Cat excavators spanning the 20 to 40 metric ton class sizes — Cat 320, 323, 326, 330, 336 and 340 models — can now be equipped with either line-of-sight or non-line-of-sight remote operating configurations. Click for more...

Solution Linkage Grade Control Offers Integrated Precision →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi continues to provide customers with efficient, reliable and durable equipment featuring advanced technology — the newest being factory-integrated Solution Linkage 2D and 3D Grade Control. "We gave a sneak peek of Hitachi's grade control technology at ConExpo-Con/AGG last year," said Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager, site development & underground, Hitachi Construction & Mining Division. Click for more...

VIDEO: Helm Civil Uses iMC to Complete Grinding Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... No two job sites are alike, but they usually have one thing in common: they are above water. That wasn't the case for Helm Civil when it tackled a lock and dam rebuild for the Army Corps of Engineers on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Ill. Lock and Dam 15 was built in 1931 on wood cribbing and wood piling. Over the years, consistent barge traffic caused the old foundation to fail on the lower guide wall that the barges use to come in and out of lock chamber. Click for more...

VIDEO: Bommarito Builds Success By Expanding Services for Clients →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Joe Bommarito always knew he wanted to be his own boss. Starting a business focused on utilities made sense, considering he grew up helping his dad out with his utility company. "I worked there in the summers and every chance I got to go back and help out," said Bommarito. "I learned all aspects, starting with doing every job that went with the business. I grew to love it and never really saw myself doing anything else." Bommarito combined his experience and entrepreneurial spirit to found J.W. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Introduces Two New Excavators in 50-Ton Class Size →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is entering the 50-ton class for excavators with two models — the EC530E and EC550E — that have digging and lifting forces normally found in 60-ton machines, giving contractors the performance they need to excel in heavy-duty digging, mass excavation and large-scale site preparation. "When Volvo CE enters a new size class, we want to meet the needs of our customers while also making an impression," said Sejong Ko, product manager, excavators, at Volvo CE. Click for more...

Case Introduces OEM-Fit Site Control Machine Control Solutions for Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's OEM-Fit 2D and 3D machine control solutions designed by Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is now available for Case D Series excavators from Case SiteControl Certified dealers. This new option ensures that the optimal combination of machine and solution is installed and tested by Case certified precision field specialists. It also simplifies the acquisition process and allows for the technology to be grouped in with the purchase of the machine — combining the financing or lease approval, rate and payment in a single package. Click for more...

Cat M320 Wheeled Excavator Offers More Swing Torque, Longer Wheelbase, Extended Service Intervals →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat M320 wheeled excavator optimizes performance and efficiency at the job site with up to 9 percent more swing torque than the Cat M320F to get work done faster. Its longer wheelbase increases operating stability and improves machine ride when roading to the next job site at speeds reaching 21.7 mph. From dirt to asphalt, this wheeled excavator meets contractors' needs for efficient operation in a range of applications from utility work to trenching to waste handling, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat M319 Wheeled Excavator Delivers High Performance With Compact Front, Tail Swing Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat M319 wheeled excavator features a short front-end design and tail swing to efficiently work in confined areas. Delivering up to 15 percent more swing torque than previous models, this Next Gen excavator quickly gets the job done. A dedicated swing pump improves operating efficiency by providing more consistent power for better multitasking capabilities, according to the manufacturer. Powered by the 171-hp (128-kW) Cat C4.4 engine, the M319 tailors performance and production to jobsite needs while meeting EU Stage V and U.S. Click for more...

Doosan, Trimble Announce Factory-Installed Machine Control Solution for Crawler Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trimble and Doosan Infracore North America LLC announced that Doosan will offer the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform for excavators as an optional factory-installed machine control solution for the North American market. Trimble Earthworks is a grade control solution designed to make grading more accurate, faster and easier in a range of applications, including residential and commercial sites, trenches, embankments, ditches and finished slope work, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DX140LC-5 Crawler Excavator Offers Machine Updates, Improved Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 15.4 ton (14 t) Doosan DX140LC-5 crawler excavator replaced the "dash-3" model, featuring exceptional performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The DX140LC-5 excavator is designed for long life with an extra-sturdy frame and reinforced superstructure. The excavator comes standard with permanently sealed and lubricated track links, and the bushings and hard-wear disks are designed for reliability as well as extended service intervals to increase uptime. Click for more...

Baltic Sands Inc. Utilizes Volvo Electric Equipment in California →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is partnering with Baltic Sands Inc. out of Yucca Valley, Calif., to pilot two of its compact electric machines — the ECR25 Electric excavator and L25 Electric wheel loader. The goal? To see how these machines perform and hold up in a remote, rugged desert environment. Baltic Sands specializes in environmentally sensitive, luxury off-grid property development and real estate, developing homes with a focus on sustainability and unique design enhanced by the surrounding environment. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces Tech-Forward, 5-Ton Tight Tail U48 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced its newest compact excavator, the U48-5, a brand new tight tail swing model that builds upon Kubota's U Series with a powerful 5 ton (4.8 t), technology-forward machine packed with features that deliver enhanced performance, comfort and tech options for ultimate operator customization to meet every need and tackle every job. This announcement comes on the heels of the company's recent introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5, both offering various upgrades from their previous -4 models. Click for more...

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