Excavators

Growth Over Decades Proves Dixon, Mo., Company's Success →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Bud York graduated in 1978 he had a plan. He married his high school sweetheart, Susie, and the two started a foundation business, the aptly named Susie's Construction. It's a plan that has evolved through four decades, but it has worked. "We started with residential concrete foundations, but we got tired of waiting for people to do our digging," said York. "We got some skid steers and backhoes and began handling it ourselves. Click for more...

Coal Mine Continues to Uncover Millions of Tons Annually →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The four types of coal used in energy production are classified by the amount of carbon they contain as well as how much heat energy they can produce. Lignite is the lowest-ranked, however, power plants in Texas commonly use it, due to its abundance across a large area of the Lone Star state. "Efficient practices and power plants in close proximity are essential components for a successful mine," said Sabine Mining Company Production Manager Robert Fitzgerald. Click for more...

Volvo's Custom-Made 'Gold Rush' Excavator Rolls Into Ascendum Machinery's Charlotte, N.C., Branch Location →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Nov. 22, Ascendum Machinery hosted a customer appreciation event at its Charlotte, N.C., location featuring the Volvo EC200E — a 20-ton size class excavator that appears in the Discovery Channel television show "Gold Rush." To celebrate the 10th season of Gold Rush, Volvo Construction Equipment is proud to share its special edition machine, with a few items that makes it one of a kind. Including: A custom paint job by Akzo Nobel that took 140 hours to complete and is valued between $5,000 to $7,000; A premium leather air-conditioned and heated seat by KAB embroidered with Discovery Channel and Gold Rush logos, as well as the signatures of cast members Tony Beets, Parker Schnabel and Rick Ness; and American-Made CUSHOTRAC Clamp-On Track Pads from Superior Tire and Rubber Corp. Click for more...

Benchmark Tool & Supply, James River Equipment Host Demo Days for Topcon X-53x System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sitting in the seat and having the opportunity to experience the ease of use and power that is the new Topcon X-53x auto excavator often ends with a huge smile and the uttering of "Wow, that is incredible!" That, and the chance for companies to share best practices and network with each other, is why Benchmark Tool & Supply is always excited to host product demonstrations like the two held on Nov. Click for more...

LiuGong 9018 F-Series Mini-Excavator Arrives for Review →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, headquartered in Katy, Texas, has announced the arrival of its first new F-series excavators for dealer review. The 9018F is a reduced tail-swing, 1.9 ton (1.8 t) mini-class excavator presently undergoing evaluation. It has been designed to meet or exceed North American market design specifications. The 9018F represents the smallest of the powerfully efficient, 6th generation LiuGong F-Series excavator models. Click for more...

Four EquipmentShare Locations Now Carry Link-Belt Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC announced the addition of Link-Belt excavators, scrap/material handling equipment and work tools to four EquipmentShare locations: 2828 US Hwy 80 West, Savannah, GA 31408; 912/525-2505 4205 I-70 Drive SE, Columbia, MO 65201; 573/299-5222 2919 East Napoleon Street, Sulphur (Lake Charles), LA 70663; 337/516-2020 412 International Circle, Summerville (Charleston), SC 29483; 843/410-7717 EquipmentShare helps contractors across the country build better and work smarter with the help of Track smart jobsite technology. Click for more...

Orchard Farmer Finds Success Using Doosan Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Situated approximately 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier, Wash., is the Yakima Valley, a breathtaking agricultural region known for its apple, wine and hop production. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of fresh grown produce in the Pacific Northwest because of local farmers and growers like Brad Ziemke, owner of Ziemke Farm Fresh Produce. Farming wasn't Ziemke's first profession, but it was one he was always interested in. Click for more...

Topcon Showcases Automatic Excavator System in N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Nov. 13, Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. held a Field Day event at Benchmark Tool & Supply's Raleigh, N.C., branch location. The main purpose of the gathering was for customers to learn about Topcon's new X-53x automatic excavator system from the experts themselves. Attendees were treated to an up close and personal work session where they saw the excavator's precision, speed and power firsthand. Click for more...

Kobelco SK400D, SK550D Excavators are Built to Demolish →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has expanded its series of building demolition excavators with the introduction of the SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 models. These units are purpose-built to tear down and dismantle multi-story buildings, and are engineered with practical features to increase jobsite productivity and reduce downtime. With a reach of up to 81 and 90 ft. (24.6 and 27.4 m), the SK400D and SK550D demolition machines can make light work of tall buildings. Click for more...

Cat 326 Next Gen Excavator Delivers Increased Efficiency, High Performance Digging, Lifting →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 326 excavator delivers premium performance with integrated simple-to-use technologies boosting efficiencies up to 45 percent over previous models. This 26-ton class model delivers improved fuel savings, lower maintenance costs and improved operator comfort with all-new cab designs. The new excavator offers high reliability at a low cost-per-hour performance, according to the manufacturer. Key to the design of the new Cat 326 is operating simplicity. Click for more...

Fecon Introduces Cab Guard for Mid-Sized Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon's Cab Guard are durable polycarbonate panels, tested using ballistic testing standards, that protect mid-sized excavators' cab windows (and the operator behind them). Designed with a universal fitment to most makes/models in the 8-12 ton class, this add-on attachment installs in less than 30 minutes without special tools or modifications to the cab, according to the manufacturer. A hinged polycarbonate frame allows for easy cleaning and the polycarbonate panels can be replaced without removing the guard frame, saving time and labor. Click for more...

Volvo Gold Rush Excavator Proceeds Benefit Nonprofits Through 'Give Big Giveaway' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To celebrate the 10th season of Gold Rush on Discovery Channel and its new EC200E crawler excavator, Volvo Construction Equipment is giving the proceeds from the sale of its Gold Rush excavator — a unique machine with a $7,000 gold paint job, custom molded pads and embroidered autographed seat — to a nonprofit chosen by the public. "Volvo CE wants to support groups that build and modify homes for families who need assistance, so they can have a safe home and a better tomorrow," said Dave Foster, vice president, marketing and communications, Volvo Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Introduces New E26 Compact Excavator to the R-Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is expanding its R-Series excavator lineup with the addition of the new E26. Redesigned with performance, uptime protection and operator comfort in mind, the E26 offers the same bold, distinct design excavator operators have come to expect from R-Series models. Minimal tail overhang allows the E26 to work in limited-space environments, including construction, landscaping and utility jobsites and agriculture applications. Click for more...

Caterpillar Launches 6-ton Class Cat 306 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator marks Caterpillar's entry in the 6-ton class offering. Designed with an improved customer experience in mind, the 306 CR mini excavator is built to exceed customer expectations with strong performance, enhanced operator experience and simplified maintenance with extended service intervals. With standard exclusive features like stick steer and new LCD monitor, it provides a great value for customers and boasts industry leading performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hills Machinery, S.C. Quarry Forge Relationship Over Case →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In operation since 1948, the Oconee County Quarry sits on a 100-acre tract of land in Walhalla, S.C. Its pit is approximately 300 ft. deep and quarry officials are in the process of expanding the top so they can mine even deeper below the surface. The quarry produces blue granite, which is known as the state rock of South Carolina. Because the quarry is county-owned, 600-plus customers routinely make pickups to obtain different products that serve and accommodate their needs. Click for more...

Tyler Equipment Hosts Gold Rush Excavator in Conn. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tyler Equipment hosted an open house event Sept. 11, 2019, at its Berlin, Conn., location. Attendees were invited to see Volvo's new special edition Discovery Gold Rush EC 200E excavator. Volvo's new special edition Gold Rush EC 200E excavator is touring the country in celebration of Discovery's Gold Rush television series 10th anniversary. This new EC200E, 20-ton size class excavator, features a one-of-a-kind custom gold paint job that took 140 hours to complete. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces PC2000-11 Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America's PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine and has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. "The PC2000-11 is designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid frame haul trucks and is an excellent tool for stripping overburden, loading coal, and loading shot rock," said Robert Hussey, product marketing manager, Komatsu America. Click for more...

Choosing an Excavator Quick Coupler for Safe, Fast Attachment Exchanges →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The tools used in the construction trade are wide ranging and constantly improving. Sledgehammers evolved to handheld breakers, and shovels gave rise to excavator buckets. Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to improve productivity and safety in the tools contractors use every day. Quick couplers are no different. These aftermarket excavator add-ons increase efficiency by eliminating the need to manually remove mounting pins, greatly reducing the time it takes for excavator operators to switch between attachments. Click for more...

Doosan, Engcon Announce Major Collaboration, Investment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan and Engcon, a leading tiltrotator manufacturer, have entered into an agreement regarding an increased collaboration in Europe. The first Doosan excavators factory-fitted and equipped with Engcon's tiltrotators, control systems and hitches are being delivered during fall 2019. The collaboration means that excavator manufacturer Doosan, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of construction equipment, will be factory-fitting its excavators in Europe with Engcon control systems, hitches and tiltrotators. Click for more...

JCB 13-Ton, 15-Ton X-Series Excavators Now Available In North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB announced the availability of two new X Series excavators in North America, the 13-ton 131X and the 15-ton 150X. Like the 220X introduced in 2018, the two new X Series models result from JCB's four-year development program to create the industry's most productive, comfortable and easy-to-use large tracked excavators. "JCB started the X Series revolution in North America with the 20-ton 220X. Click for more...

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