Excavators

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...

Hitachi Launches ZX Secure Service Plan for Select Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, announced the new ZX Secure service plan for select construction excavators that will further support Hitachi customers by providing routine equipment maintenance by expert dealer service technicians at every 500-hour interval. "The new ZX Secure service plan can help lower long-term ownership expenses and unplanned downtime," said Mark Wagner, manager, services business, Hitachi Construction & Mining Division. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Adds Marshall Machinery to Growing Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Marshall Machinery to its nationwide dealer network. Marshall Machinery will represent the full line of Kobelco excavators in Pennsylvania. "Marshall Machinery is committed to delivering total customer satisfaction," said Jack Fendrick, COO and vice president of Kobelco USA. "They recently expanded into a 25,000-square-foot facility and added a third dealership location in Pennsylvania. Click for more...

VIDEO: Taylor Excavating Chooses Volvo for Stanley's Demolition →

In mid-March, on the north side of Chicago, four Volvo excavators — owned by Tommy Taylor, president and owner of Taylor Excavating and Wrecking — began munching away at the former Stanley's Grocery Store. According to the Block Club of Chicago, the now-vacant site is adjacent to the new Lincoln Yards development, but it is not clear if the property will be absorbed or is destined for another use. Click for more...

Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company , rolled out options for its grade control technology, on select excavators, including 2D Grade Control and Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, which allow an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new factory-integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs by enabling operators to spend less time getting the grade right the first time. Click for more...

VIDEO: Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Increases Material Handling Ease →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. Click for more...

Engcon Selected As Preferred Supplier by John Deere →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Engcon, a leading tiltrotator manufacturer, and John Deere have entered into a major agreement with a focus on the United States and Canada. Through this preferred supplier agreement, Engcon's products will be available to end users through the John Deere and Hitachi excavator dealer network throughout the United States and Canada. This collaboration will ensure that customers are able to purchase their John Deere and Hitachi excavators equipped with Engcon's productivity enhancing products. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Adds EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to Purpose-Built Demolition Tool Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo CE is adding to its demolition lineup with the new 38-ton EC380E straight boom excavator, which replaces the traditional boom-and-stick approach with a 23-ft. straight boom and purpose-built arm. This custom-built excavator offers a significant height advantage over standard models along with outstanding reach, stability, cab protections and durability, making it an ideal choice for those working in tough demolition applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo EC55 Electric Excavator Arrives at Customer Site in China →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the unveiling of the Volvo EC55 Electric excavator in China at the China International Import Expo 2020, the first customer pilot machine has now been delivered to aluminum company Xinyuan for customer testing. Xinyuan is using the 5.5-ton electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) for ground grading and earthwork loading at its new plant in Liaocheng, Shandong Province. Click for more...

Despite Challenging Restrictions, JDC Demolition Deftly Razes Athletic Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JDC Demolition was contracted to perform the environmental remediation and demolition of the former Alfond Athletic Center at the Colby College, a private Liberal Arts college in Waterville, Maine. Founded in 1813, the campus, located on a beautiful, historic 714-acre site, is among the most selective liberal arts institutions in the country and is considered a "Little Ivy." Together with sister company New Roads Environmental, JDC Demolition completed the abatement and removal of the 200,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

UPDATE: Komatsu Excavator Attempts to Dislodge One of World's Largest Shipping Containers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... [Updated March 29]: The Ever Given shipping container that was stranded in the Suez Canal has been fully refloated, and traffic has finally resumed in the Suez Canal six days after the international shipping crisis began. The Panama-flagged Ever Given, chartered by Evergreen Marine Corp., became wedged sideways in the Suez Canal on March 23. Each day that the ship was stuck saw $9.6 billion in maritime traffic delayed in a waterway that accounts for about 12 percent of world trade. Click for more...

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