Excavators


SANY America Auctions Excavators to Lift More than Dirt →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From its headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., SANY America produces heavy equipment that is made for America and sold through an expanding North American dealer network. Recently, two very distinct SANY excavators hit the road on their way to upstate New York. The focus of a recent equipment auction held by SANY America, the two SY215C excavators, one featuring an American flag wrap, the other an all-black model complete with chrome accents, were auctioned in September, and their combined sales helped raise more than $55,000 for charity.  Click for more...


Hitachi Excavators: Way of Life for Vanderwieles →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For Casey Vanderwiele, a typical Sunday morning includes hopping in one of his Hitachi excavators with a hot cup of coffee. What may seem like work to others is therapy for Casey. "You can deal with the public and customers, but we refer to our Hitachis as therapy because when you're in the excavator, it's just like therapy," Casey said. That love of excavating extends beyond Casey to four generations of Vanderwieles involved in the construction business.  Click for more...


Keystone Drill Services Named ALLU Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ALLU Group Inc. announced Keystone Drill Services Inc. , with headquarters in Somerset, Pa., as its newest dealer of the ALLU Processor line. Keystone will provide sales, parts and service for ALLU's power-mixer attachments to customers primarily in the western United States. The ALLU Processor is a hydraulic power-mixer attachment that converts a conventional excavator into a powerful and versatile mixing tool capable of penetrating and effectively mixing a variety of difficult materials — everything from clay, silt, peat, sludge and sediment, to dredged material and contaminated soil, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


SteelWrist, Rototilt Work Together to Launch Open S Automatic Quick Couplers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Open-S – a standard for fully automatic quick couplers for excavators – was launched Oct. 1. Machine operators can combine machine couplers, tiltrotators and tools from different manufacturers who are in compliance with the standard and be confident that they will be compatible with each other, according to the manufacturer. Products that comply with the standard are marked "Open-S". "Open standards make everyday life easier, whether it's plugs for electrical sockets, computer connectors or excavator quick couplers," said Stefan Stockhaus, CEO of Steelwrist AB.  Click for more...


Takeuchi Introduces 300 Series Excavator to Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has added the TB370 compact hydraulic excavator to its lineup. This machine is the first in Takeuchi's 300 series compact excavator line. The TB370 is in the 6- to 7-ton class and is an ideah machine for a wide range of customers, including general contractors, landscapers, utility contractors and the rental industry, according to the manufacturer. The TB370 features an operating weight of 14,793 lbs., a dig depth of 13 ft.  Click for more...


Mecalac Launches 216MRail Compact Railroad Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the 216MRail, a dedicated compact railroad excavator for railway construction and maintenance. The 216MRail features a leading lifting performance-to-weight ratio for efficiency and productivity on the rails. In addition, the excavator is purpose-built to be compact for enhanced agility, safety and operator visibility.  Click for more...


Takeuchi Adds TB257FR Excavator to Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has launched the TB257FR compact hydraulic excavator. The TB257FR features a side-to-side offset boom combined with a tight tail swing enabling it to rotate fully with very little overhang. This makes it ideal for working in a variety of confined job sites including road and bridge work, city streets and in between buildings, according to the manufacturer. The TB257FR features an operating weight of 12,765 lbs., a dig depth of 12 ft.  Click for more...


Kubota Previews New 2021 Construction Equipment with Dealers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled six new pieces of construction equipment and various attachments for its network of 1,100 authorized dealers at its annual dealer meeting, Kubota Connect, which was held virtually due to the global pandemic. While the format was different, the meeting showed no slow down on Kubota's behalf as the manufacturer rolled out new innovations and engineering in the construction equipment segment, further expanding its offerings to contractors and commercial landscapers.  Click for more...


Bobcat Introduces New Large Excavator Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is widening its attachment offering with the introduction of new large excavator attachments. The versatile lineup includes the Bobcat trenching bucket, grading bucket and pin grabber, as well as main pin and pro-link thumb attachments paired specifically with the E145 and E165 large excavators. Heavy-Duty Trenching Bucket The new heavy-duty trenching bucket makes light work out of the heaviest digging.  Click for more...


Hitchcock Scrap Yard Upgrades Vital Piece of Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If you asked Michael Hitchcock, owner of Hitchcock Scrap Yard Inc. , how far he thought his company would grow roughly 40 years after investing in it, chances are he would have told you he had no idea. "I was just finishing up my service in the Vietnam War, and I knew nothing about the scrap business before I got into it with my grandfather," he said. In 1974, he purchased his grandfather's business as a three-man operation.  Click for more...


South Dakota's RCWD Self-Performs Pipeline Installation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently named Rural Water System of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems, Randall Community Water District serves customers in portions of Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Douglas and Hutchinson counties in southeastern South Dakota. It also supplies water to Armour, Corsica, Delmont, Geddes, Lake Andes, Pickstown, Platte, Ravinia, Wagner and Dante, as well as the Yankton Sioux Tribe, Aurora-Brule Rural Water and Davison Rural Water districts.  Click for more...


Engcon Launches 'Do More. Earn More' to Improve Excavator Efficiencies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When discussing the benefits of making product improvements and efficiencies the environmental impact is increasingly in focus. Excavators that perform more work with less driving time reduce the environmental impact. In addition, excavators that optimize performance, increase their profitability by undertaking more assignments while reducing the environmental impact of excavation work. So, to drive excavator efficiency, Engcon is launching its campaign "Do more.  Click for more...


LiuGong North America Launches 909ECR Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong NA has announced the introduction of a new 9.9 ton (9 t) midi-excavator, the 909ECR. Designed to compete in the critical 8.8 to 11 ton (8- to 10-t) size class, the 909ECR is a limited tail-swing design with wide undercarriage giving operators a versatile, best-in-weight, multi-function tool carrier with greater lift capacity and greater stability, according to the manufacturer. The 909ECR has an operating weight of 19,180 lbs.  Click for more...


Customer Feedback Leads to Bobcat's New E165 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is constantly evaluating new and current products. "The process to gather the voice of customers is continuous and has always been at the forefront of our product development," said Jason Boerger, marketing manager, excavators, of Bobcat Company. The company's research showed it had a number of existing customers with large-frame loaders who were also in need of an excavator in the 14 to 19-ton size class to help with foundation work, road work and other more heavy-duty construction tasks.  Click for more...


Tiltrotators Prepare for Popularity Surge →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Although the tiltrotator phenomenon has been around for over 30 years, more than 97 percent of the world's excavators still don't have one. This is despite the fact that it streamlines digging and turns the excavator into an all-round multi-tool. The concept is well established in the Nordics and through Engcon the tiltrotator has gradually extended its reach globally. Excavators recognize the flexibility and efficiency the tiltrotator brings, improving profitability, enhancing safety and reducing the environment impact, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


John Deere Expands Excavator Lineup With New 200G Model →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New for 2020, John Deere introduced the 200G model to its excavator lineup. Designed to decrease the amount of fuel burn without sacrificing power or productivity, the 200G excavator enables operators to quickly complete tough jobs while also lowering overall operation costs. Combined with John Deere's broad bucket portfolio, coupler options and attachments, and accelerated swing speed, the 200G machine is ideal for many applications, including site development, roadbuilding, earthmoving and irrigation work, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


JCB Delivers First 150X Excavator in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently, the town of Plymouth in Chenango County, N.Y., not far from Norwich, N.Y., took possession of the very first JCB model 150X Tier IV Final excavator to be delivered in North America. Powered by the JCB EcoMax engine, these new excavators boast an enhanced operator environment with a 15 percent larger cab; ease of operation; great efficiencies; ground level access to key service inspection areas; and performance enhancements that have increased the overall capacities of the excavator, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


Doosan Introduces Updated Mini Excavators With Enhanced Performance, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC introduced the new DX42-5K and the DX50-5K mini excavators. The excavators are updates to the prior iterations, featuring new innovations to increase machine performance, versatility, operator comfort and reliability, according to the manufacturer. The Doosan DX42-5K and DX50-5K serve customers in various industries. The excavators' compact size and mobility make them valuable for commercial and residential developments and landscape projects.  Click for more...


Volvo CE Electric Machines to Be Available for Online Booking →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment's drive to electromobility continues to expand with the opportunity for customers in North America to prebook the ECR25 electric excavator and L25 electric wheel loader starting Aug.19. Customers who sign up will be one step closer to taking advantage of these zero-exhaust, low-noise machines to get tough work done while meeting a growing number of environmental regulations.  Click for more...


Chadwick-BaRoss Now Carries Link-Belt Excavators in Connecticut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC announced the addition of Chadwick-BaRoss Inc. as the dealer of Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers and parts in Connecticut. The Chadwick-BaRoss branch is located at 10 Fox Hollow Road, Oxford CT 06474, 860/261-0730. This location serves the entire state of Connecticut. Chadwick-BaRoss has carried Link-Belt excavators since early 1961, making it the oldest LBX dealer in North America.  Click for more...



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