Excavators Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

Fixed Thumb Grapple Expands Gradall Excavator Versatility, Boosts Storm Clean-Up Capability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fixed thumb grapple attachments effectively expand the capabilities of Gradall excavators in emergency applications after severe weather, as well as for routine job site cleanup and demolition. The fixed thumb grapple is a primary attachment for Gradall Storm Recovery Series models — wheeled excavators designed to provide emergency response to the aftermath of hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Expands Its Excavator Lineup With E165 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is expanding its excavator product offering with its newest addition: the Bobcat E165 large excavator. The E165 large excavator will be the largest excavator in the lineup. Delivering class-leading hydraulic performance, the E165 provides reliable, steady power to save time with every digging cycle, according to the manufacturer. The machine boasts leading lifting capabilities that enables operators to lift more with greater confidence so they can pick and place items with ease. Click for more...

Mecalac Introduces MCR Series to Maximize Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the newly updated MCR Series of crawler skid-excavators. Comprised of three models, the 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR, Mecalac's line of compact skid excavators offers increased speed, productivity and compact operation over traditional mini-excavators, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

One-of-a-Kind Workhorse in Alaskan Wilderness →

Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, is home to more than 16.7 million acres of Tongass National Forest. Within the millions of acres of raw Alaskan wilderness, works a customized, one-of-a-kind ZX470LC-6 Hitachi machine. The machine isn't your average log loader. That's because it's actually a large construction excavator that Mike Papac, owner of Papac Alaska Logging Inc. , has modified to work as a log loader. Click for more...

Volvo CE Donates $290,000 to Two Nonprofits From Gold Rush Excavator Auction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a result of the sale of its Gold Rush excavator, Volvo Construction Equipment has contributed $290,000 to two nonprofit organizations — Building Homes for Heroes and Habitat for Humanity. Volvo introduced the excavator to commemorate the 10th season of Gold Rush on Discovery Channel. The exclusive gold Volvo EC200E was auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. this February following a U.S. and Canada tour spanning nearly 25,000 miles and 25 stops. Click for more...

SHIELDS Customization Capabilities Lead to Expansion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Form/Tec Plastics, mother company of SHIELDS Windshields, manufacturer of SHIELDS polycarbonate heavy equipment replacement windshields, recently announced the expansion of its line of excavator replacement windows and doors. According to company president Brad Shields, the product expansion represents a 300-percent increase in its excavator category offerings. Excavator replacement shields are now available for the current generation excavators as well as excavators produced in the past 10 to 12 years and includes replacements for all major manufacturers. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces Next Generation SK140SRLC-7 SR Series Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA's next-generation SK140SRLC-7 excavator sets the standard for mid-sized machines and offers full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities. Performance advancements allow the SK140SRLC-7 to deliver greater efficiency and productivity as well as increased power and speed than its predecessor, according to the manufacturer. The upgraded SK140SRLC-7 boasts a dynamic digging force of 24,800 lbs. Click for more...

Company Wrench Adds Kobelco Excavators to Its Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench has added two purpose-built Kobelco excavators to its fleet of specialty demolition equipment. Kobelco's newly released SK350D and SK550D were specifically designed for demolition applications and eliminate the need to own multiple machines. Utilizing a "common base boom," the SK350D and SK550D are equipped with two optional fronts: the "Demolition Front" and the "High Reach Front." Unlike a conventional front, the Demolition Front's two-piece boom easily adjusts from a "bent" to "straight" position, allowing the same machine to work below grade or several stories in the air. Click for more...

Yanmar America Announces New 4-Ton SV40 Ultra-Tight Tail Swing Mini-Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar America's compact equipment division has launched the SV40 excavator, an ultra-tight tail swing excavator that boasts power, flexibility and stability in a compact package. This is the first of the company's compact equipment line to be offered in the new Yanmar premium red color. The SV40 is a 4-ton machine with a 39-hp electronically controlled Yanmar Tier IV Final diesel engine. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces SK130LC-11 Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA's SK130LC-11 excavator is the first model to be introduced as part of Kobelco's next generation of excavators, the Generation 11, which bring power, productivity and efficiency to new heights. The new Kobelco SK130LC-11 maximizes job productivity with its nimble movement and outstanding digging power, according to the manufacturer. This model delivers a dynamic digging force of 24,818 lbs. Click for more...

Cat Pin Grabber Couplers Boost Productivity, Reliability, Safety →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat pin grabber couplers bring a new level of productivity allowing the operator to change tools in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. Excavators of similar sizes can share attachments and with the addition of the VB and HB sizes of pin grabber couplers, there is now a coupler for every size of excavator from the 311 – 390. VB and HB refer to linkage sizes. Caterpillar classifies excavator fronts according to the "linkage family," which is the size at the end of the stick. Click for more...

Komatsu's PC130-11 Excavator Provides Durability and Reliability in a Small Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Customers looking for an entry-level excavator with Komatsu durability and reliability could preview the PC130-11 at the Komatsu booth at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020. Built to be easily transported from job to job, the 97.2 hp conventional tail swing excavator is a great option for utility work or small construction jobs, according to the manufacturer. The 28,660 lb. (13,000 kg), PC130-11 provides customers fast loading cycles and high productivity. Click for more...

ESCO Ultralok U60 Adapters Now Offered With Wear Cap Option for Loaders and Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Working closely with customers in demanding wheel loader and excavator applications, ESCO identified the need for additional adapter protection. Large quarry and small mining class loader conditions can be extremely abrasive, accelerating top adapter wear. In addition to shortening adapter life, it exposes the back of the tooth to more wear and impact, especially during the dumping cycle. ESCO has addressed this issue for the Ultralok Tooth System in the U60 size used in quarry, mining and construction applications by developing a wear cap adapter system. Click for more...

LBX Receives 2020 Highest Retained Value Award for Link-Belt 245 X4 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company announced that the Link-Belt 245 X4 Spin Ace has won the EquipmentWatch 2020 Highest Retained Value Award in the Excavator Crawler Medium (21.1-50.0 MT) category. Winners were announced March 10 at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020. The Link-Belt 245 X4 Spin Ace excavator is built to exceed expectations, according to the manufacturer. Practical for urban construction and highway-street applications, the 245 X4 Spin Ace can offer up to 10 percent reduction in cycle times over the previous model, as well as, improved fuel economy up to 5 percent. Click for more...

Doosan Prototype DX17Z-5 Electric Mini Excavator Shown for the First Time →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DX17Z-5 Electric prototype mini excavator was shown for the first time in North America during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020. The DX17Z-5 zero tail swing, electric mini excavator could be available for customers in North America as early as 2022. Doosan is developing the new electric mini excavator product because of requests from customers who work in certain applications where exhaust gases are prohibitive. Click for more...

Hitachi Preview Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control at ConExpo-Con/AGG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Visitors to ConExpo-Con/AGG got a preview of Hitachi Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon – a new excavator technology developed in cooperation with Topcon that allows an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs. "With Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon, our customers will combine the smooth hydraulics and fast cycle times of Hitachi excavators with advanced grade technology in one package," said Jonny Spendlove, product marketing manager, excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas. Click for more...

Attachments' Critical Role in Day-to-Day Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Attachments play a critical role in the day-to-day productivity of contractors who operate crawler or wheel excavators. Beyond traditional excavator buckets, some contractors who work on everyday excavating and grading tasks add a hydraulic quick coupler to their excavators. A hydraulic quick coupler allows the excavator operator to easily change attachments without leaving the excavator cab. If the excavator operator can easily change buckets, the operator is more likely to use the proper size for trenching applications, ensuring the trench is at the optimal width. Click for more...

Doosan DX800LC-7 Crawler Excavator Debuts at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Doosan DX800LC-7 crawler excavator was shown for the first time in North America during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, March 10-14. Paired with a 6.1 cu. yd. bucket at ConExpo, it is the biggest model in the company's excavator lineup. The Tier IV-compliant DX800LC-7 is scheduled to be available in North America in late 2020. The DX800LC-7 excavator is the largest Doosan model ever available in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

Hitachi Previews Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control at ConExpo-CON/AGG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Visitors to ConExpo-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas received a preview of Hitachi Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon — a new excavator technology developed in cooperation with Topcon that allows an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs. "With Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon, our customers will combine the smooth hydraulics and fast cycle times of Hitachi excavators with advanced grade technology in one package," said Jonny Spendlove, product marketing manager, excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas. Click for more...

Hitachi Previews Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control at ConExpo-CON/AGG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Visitors to ConExpo-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas received a preview of Hitachi Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon — a new excavator technology developed in cooperation with Topcon that allows an operator to set a grade and hold it. The new integrated technology increases efficiency while also lowering daily operating costs. "With Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon, our customers will combine the smooth hydraulics and fast cycle times of Hitachi excavators with advanced grade technology in one package," said Jonny Spendlove, product marketing manager, excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas. Click for more...