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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...

Hyundai Demonstrates Electric-Powered Compact Excavators at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At both its indoor and outdoor exhibits at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas demonstrated working prototype models of electric-powered compact excavators. The company also is displayed a full range of wheel loaders and excavators, including new and enhanced models. At its indoor exhibit, Hyundai showcased a prototype of the Hyundai R18E electric-powered compact excavator, which the company developed exclusively in-house. Click for more...

New Next Generation Cat 395 Excavator Delivers More Production, Durability with Less Maintenance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Next Generation Cat 395 excavator offers contractors up to 10 percent more production, two times more structural durability and up to 20 percent less maintenance costs than the industry leader it replaces, the 390F. "We increased swing torque and stick force by 10 percent," said Brian Abbott, worldwide product manager for Caterpillar large excavators. "These increases enable contractors to use larger buckets for much greater productivity." A key driver to the 395's production is a new dedicated hydrostatic swing circuit — a feature found only on larger Cat mining shovels like the 6015B. Click for more...

New Next Generation Cat 395 Excavator Delivers More Production, Durability with Less Maintenance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Next Generation Cat 395 excavator offers contractors up to 10 percent more production, two times more structural durability and up to 20 percent less maintenance costs than the industry leader it replaces, the 390F. "We increased swing torque and stick force by 10 percent," said Brian Abbott, worldwide product manager for Caterpillar large excavators. "These increases enable contractors to use larger buckets for much greater productivity." A key driver to the 395's production is a new dedicated hydrostatic swing circuit — a feature found only on larger Cat mining shovels like the 6015B. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Delivers Powerful ConExpo-Con/AGG Exhibit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA hosted its dealer network members and thousands of attendees at its exhibit during the recent ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 tradeshow in Las Vegas. The powerful Kobelco display highlighted the company's latest advancements, showcased its exclusive technologies and featured several new and specialty excavator models. "ConExpo 2020 was a tremendous success for Kobelco USA," said Jack Fendrick, COO and vice president of Kobelco USA. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 325 Excavator Boosts Performance, Productivity, Safety with a Compact Radius Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar launched two new 13-ton class Next Generation excavator models — the Cat 313 and 313 GC — with new features that elevate machine performance, increase efficiencies and lower owning and operating costs. The new 313 excavator boasts increased power and a range of standard Cat technologies designed to boost operator efficiencies by up to 45 percent. The new 313 GC model lowers maintenance costs by up to 25 percent, making it the right fit for rental, municipal and general all-around excavating applications requiring dependable performance and low operating costs. Click for more...

New Cat 313 and 313 GC Next Generation Excavators Deliver High Performance, Increased Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar launched two new 13-ton class Next Generation excavator models — the Cat 313 and 313 GC — with new features that elevate machine performance, increase efficiencies and lower owning and operating costs. The new 313 excavator boasts increased power and a range of standard Cat technologies designed to boost operator efficiencies by up to 45 percent. The new 313 GC model lowers maintenance costs by up to 25 percent, making it the right fit for rental, municipal and general all-around excavating applications requiring dependable performance and low operating costs. Click for more...

New Cat 315 Next Gen Small Excavator Design Drives Big Productivity and Efficiency Gains →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Offering superior performance in a compact design, the new Cat 315 Next Gen excavator features a new powertrain, technology and simplified maintenance to boost performance, efficiency and productivity. Built with a spacious new cab design, the new excavator delivers a more comfortable working environment than the 315F L and 314F L (Japan) models it replaces. The compact design gives operators the confidence to dig, swing and dump in space-restricted job sites. Click for more...

Caterpillar TiltRotate System (TRS) Available for Cat Mini-Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Work Tools now has a TiltRotate System (TRS) for Cat Next Gen mini-excavators. The new TRS6 and TRS8 models allow attached work tools (including buckets, forks, grapples, brooms and compactors) to rotate 360 degrees and tilt 40 degrees side-to-side, enabling the machine to reach more work areas from a single position, while maneuvering tools over, under and around obstructions when excavating, grading ditches, sorting recycle materials or placing pipe. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Offers EW65, EW100 Triple Boom Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is now offering a triple boom configuration on select models of its excavator line. The mobile excavators, EW65 and EW100, will feature a standard triple boom while the ET90 tracked model will offer it as an optional configuration. While triple booms are more common on larger excavators and in Europe, compact models such as the 6.5-ton EW65 are more unique to the United States and Canadian marketplace. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces ET42 4-Ton Class Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is introducing a new 4.2-ton excavator that offers large machine features in a smaller package. The ET42 conventional track excavator is an excellent fit for the North American market and was designed with voice-of-customer research to assure that the performance and features offered meet the operator's demands, according to the manufacturer. One of the main outcomes of the ET42 voice-of-customer research was the request to improve visibility for the operator. Click for more...

Hyundai Launches HX210A Excavator, HX85A Compact Excavator, HW250MH Wheeled Material Handler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced new excavator models and a wheeled material handler at ConExpo. Hyundai's new A Series wheel loader and excavator models are exclusively powered by Cummins Performance Series engines that deliver substantial performance gains from a smaller, lighter power package, while also complying with the international Stage 5 emissions control standard. Click for more...

Hitachi Excavator's Versatility Makes Work Flow Smoothly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When you think "excavator," images of digging dirt and rock on land may come to mind. However, that's not the case for J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (Brennan), a 100-year-old marine construction contractor out of La Crosse, Wisc. "We get the Hitachis working out on the water," said Sam Crawford, project manager for Brennan. With specialties in environmental dredging, wetland remediation, habitat restoration and more, operating heavy equipment out on the water is definitely not uncharted territory for the firm. Click for more...

Volvo Active Control Cuts Grading Time By Up To 45 Percent →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment is proud to launch Volvo Active Control, an automated grading machine control system, now available on the EC220E, EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators in North America. The system allows operators to get the right depth and angle easily, reducing grading times by up to 45 percent. "Volvo Active Control is a simple system that will benefit novice and experienced operators alike by making it faster for them to create the perfect grade," said Matthew McLean, product manager, excavators, at Volvo CE. Click for more...

Hyundai Debuts New Models, New Services at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas this week at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 introduces new and enhanced models, A Series models exclusively powered by Cummins Performance Series engines, and the integration of new services under the Hyundai Intelligence Care brand. Hyundai also is highlighting two prototypes of electric-powered compact excavators, and the demonstration of a remote-controlled wheel loader for use in hazardous applications. Click for more...

Liebherr's Newest Generation of Crawler Excavators, The R 926 and R 938 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the last year, Liebherr has launched seven crawler excavator models under 55 tons. Generation 8 machines have even greater power, higher productivity and more comfort for the operator. The new R 926 and R 938 models are being featured at ConExpo. Like all new generation 8 models, these Liebherr crawler excavators, launched in 2019, boast numerous improvements. The Generation 8 series, now in production at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, is made up of seven models ranging from 24 to 50 US tons (22 to 45 t): R 922, R 924, R 926, R 930, R 934, R 938 and R 945. Click for more...