Excavators

VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

Turner Construction Company to Pilot Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator as Part of Program to Reduce Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the largest construction services companies in the world is testing one of the largest battery-electric machines in the world. Turner Construction Company is conducting a pilot of the 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment on a project in the heart of Silicon Valley. The EC230 Electric is the first medium-size in-house-designed electric excavator in the industry. Click for more...

How to Turn Your Compact Excavator Into a Profit Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While compact excavators are known for being efficient digging machines, your compact excavator offers jobsite versatility far beyond digging. With the right attachments and coupler system, compact excavators can perform a wide variety of tasks that can help you win jobs you may not have previously considered bidding for. Here are five jobs you can perform with a compact excavator: Demolition — Compact excavators are ideally suited for demolition work and can often complete small-scale demolition jobs, due to their power, extended reach and maneuverability. Click for more...

Mecalac Introduces Next Generation 216MRail for North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduced the next generation 216MRail for North America. A dedicated railroad excavator for railway construction and maintenance, the 216MRail offers new features, such as dual drive, along with a leading power-to-weight ratio that offers the performance of a much larger railway maintenance machine. Click for more...

Komatsu's Upgraded PC130LC-11 Excavator Is a Combination of Lightweight Power, Agility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For contractors looking for an excavator that can help complete jobs faster, Komatsu's newly upgraded PC130LC-11 with a longer undercarriage design increases lifting capacity by up to 20 percent compared to the previous model. This durable, reliable and productive 97.2-hp small conventional tail swing excavator is easily transportable and offers a unique combination of lightweight power and agility in a small package, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces SK230, SK270 -7 Series Mid-Size Short Radius Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SRLC-7 (57-61,000 lb.) models in North America. These Kobelco excavators set the standard for mid-size machines, offering full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities and exceptional features, the manufacturer said. The new Kobelco SK230 and SK270 deliver power and performance while minimizing fuel consumption. Especially popular on urban job sites, both models feature a compact design and long digging reach to provide easy maneuverability and a broad working range. Click for more...

Case Breaks New Ground With Its First-of-its-Kind Lease Program for Heavy Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment excavators have long been among the swiftest, smoothest and smartest excavators in the industry. Now, through an innovative lease program called The Case Power Lease from the manufacturer and CNH Industrial Capital, equipment owners throughout the United Statesand Canada can get behind an all-new Case D Series or E Series excavator (13-metric ton and larger) with greater confidence and predictable expenses — plus the extremely rare ability to apply a credit for up to 300 unused hours at the end of the term towards the purchase of a new Case excavator, 13-metric ton or larger. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Updates ZAXIS-5N Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas ZAXIS-5N compact excavators range from 1.10 to 6.61 tons and have been upgraded to enhance attachment versatility and performance. Operators can more efficiently complete work in congested urban areas due to the maneuverability of these compact machines that feature either a short-tail swing radius (U) or ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom (USB). Click for more...

North American Pilot Will Test Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment will work with WM, formerly known as Waste Management, on a pilot project with the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator, which at 23 tons represents a major advancement in the construction industry's move toward zero-emission solutions. WM, North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, will test the mid-size electric excavator at a WM facility on the East Coast. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Launches ZAXIS-7 Compact Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas has introduced the ZAXIS-7 compact excavators to efficiently complete tasks on today's urban job sites. An ultra-short-tail swing radius on the ZX75US-7 allows access to confined spaces while an ultra-short-tail swing radius with swing boom model ZX85USB-7 productively digs next to walls and guard rails. Power is provided by proven, turbocharged Yanmar diesel engines. Click for more...

DEVELON DX1000LC-7 Is Ideal for Heavy Construction, Mining Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan construction equipment, is expanding its next-generation -7 Series crawler excavator offering in North America with the new DX1000LC-7. The new 100-metric-ton conventional tail swing excavator is ideal for pit and quarry customers working in aggregate settings and well-suited as a large earthmoving and excavating machine for heavy construction and infrastructure projects. Click for more...

Liebherr Presents Crawler, Railroad Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At ConExpo 2023 Liebherr's R 914 Compact and the A 924 Rail earthmoving machines were shown in action with the fully automatic quick coupling system Solidlink. Solidlink helps the operator to change attachments efficiently and safely without having to leave the cab. R 914 Compact Litronic Crawler Excavator The R 914 Compact is the smallest crawler excavator developed by Liebherr in Colmar (France). Click for more...

Volvo Remote Control Excavators Put Safety, Versatility in Your Hands →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An advanced short range remote control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation — delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous or difficult job sites — or for those working in environments where operators need an up-close view of the task itself. Click for more...

Liebherr Brings Generation 8 Crawler Excavators to ConExpo 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ConExpo 2023 shined a light on the Generation 8 R 924 and R 945 crawler excavators. Both machines are representatives of the Generation 8 crawler excavators developed and manufactured by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France. Special advantages of the generation 8 machines, are their increased performance and efficiency combined with low fuel consumption, according to Liebherr. Since their first appearance at ConExpo 2020, the machines have become fully established in the U.S. Click for more...

Cat Rotary Cutters Offer Precise, Controlled Breaking for Trenching, Tunneling, Demolition Applications →

Cat rotary cutters for excavators offer high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition. With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighborhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of sound compared to other breaking tools. New Cat RC20 and RC30 models are available to be used with pin-on, S-type, Cat pin grabber or CW couplers. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces All-New 2.5-ton Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's redesigned 2.5-ton excavator, the EZ26, offers comfort and performance features typically found in larger models. The compact package with a minimal tail swing design can easily work in confined areas while also featuring a spacious, comfortable cab, similar to those found in 4- to 6-ton models. The EZ26 is an excellent mini-excavator for utility applications such as fiber optic, plumbing and drainage, as well as general landscaping and rental, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Hitachi Announces Next-Generation ZX130-7, ZX160LC-7 Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Hitachi ZX130-7 and ZX160LC-7 excavators are full-sized excavators engineered to efficiently complete a wide range of tasks on the job site. They incorporate the latest fatigue-fighting comfort enhancements, hydraulic system refinements for increased performance and fuel savings, and changes to further simplify service. "The ZX130-7 and ZX160LC-7 feature a number of improvements and updates to provide more productivity, performance, operator comfort and fuel efficiency," said Patrick Baker, product manager, medium and large excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Click for more...

Hitachi Unveils Zaxis-7 Ultrashort Tail-Swing Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi ZAXIS-7 ultrashort tail-swing excavators allow operators to efficiently complete work in congested urban environments without sacrificing performance. The reduced tail swing eases job site maneuverability and increases application versatility. "As the number of urban projects continues to increase, there is clear demand among operators for larger reduced-tail-swing excavators. These excavators can work in congested areas while keeping lanes open on road projects," said Patrick Baker, product manager, medium and large excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Click for more...

VIDEO: Wacker Neuson Previews EZ17E Zero-Emission Excavator at ConExpo-ConAGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With its new EZ17e battery-powered mini excavator, Wacker Neuson encouraged visitors to "Meet the Future" at its booth at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. This 1.7-ton machine is an excellent zero-emission solution for indoor applications and in areas where noise and exhaust are a concern, such as construction sites in urban areas and those operating around the clock, the manufacturer said. Wacker Neuson's EZ17e has been a success in the European market and will launch in North America in late 2023 or early 2024. Click for more...

DEVELON Displays Updated Electric-Powered Mini Excavator at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DX20ZE-7 mini excavator will be the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan construction equipment. The 2-metric-ton excavator will combine low-noise, zero emissions with the features and performance enhancements that are found on the next-generation -7 Series family of mini excavators. "The DX20ZE-7 is designed to meet a growing demand for electric machines," said Thomas Lee, director of product management at DEVELON. Click for more...

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