Excavators
HD Hyundai expands excavator line with new 82-ton, 100-ton models
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has introduced two new large-frame excavators to its HX crawler excavator lineup: the 82-ton HX800A L and the 100-ton HX1000A L.
CASE debuts electric backhoe loader, adds new EV models
CASE has launched the industry’s first electric backhoe loader, the 580EV, alongside two new electric models, the CX25EV mini excavator and the CL36EV compact wheel loader.
HD Hyundai launches new compact-radius crawler excavator
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has introduced the HX355A LCR, a 35.5-ton compact-radius excavator, to its lineup of full-sized crawler excavators.
DEVELON introduces DX100W-7 mini wheel excavator for urban job sites
Navigating cramped urban job sites is challenging for equipment operators. DEVELON's new DX100W-7 mini wheel excavator offers a compact and agile solution, reaching speeds up to 24 mph.
Hyundai introduces four new compact hydraulic excavator models
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America introduced four new models in its HX-A series of compact hydraulic excavators. The Hyundai HX17AZ, HX27AZ, HX55ACR and HX60A excavators fill in the company’s line of compact excavators.
Volvo debuts advanced excavator series with major upgrades
Volvo CE has launched a new range of excavators that boasts up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, increased safety, and several operator-friendly features.
Michigan invests over $958 million in lead service line removals
Since 2023, DWSD has completed over 5,300 excavations to determine lead line presence and replaced over 4,000 lines. Currently, lead service lines are being replaced in 15 of Detroit’s neighborhoods, with crews and contractors replacing over 150 lines a week.
Sanco Pipelines acquires two hybrid excavators to boost underground pipeline installation productivity
Powered by Komatsu's hybrid technology, the HB365LC-3 excavator offers comparable or superior performance to traditional models while achieving up to 20% fuel savings, depending on the application.
Volvo CE introduces two new compact excavators to North American market
The EC37 and ECR40 include a new elongated undercarriage for optimum stability in almost any environment.
First look: First electric vacuum excavator introduced
(UI) — After the first lithium-ion battery hand tool for the building trades was introduced in 2005, a representative of a major distributor called it the most significant advance in tools in the last 20 years.
Yanmar celebrates 30 years of zero tail swing ViO excavators working safely in tight locations
(UI) — With the launch of the ViO series in 1993, Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the zero tail swing excavator concept – revolutionizing the ability to work safely in confined locations.
Vermeer introduces new trailer vacuum excavator for underground utility work
The VX75 is designed for challenging utility work, including potholing, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) slurry management, and microtrenching dust containment.
Rent vs. buy: Which offers the best ROI for mini excavators?
(UI) — Mini excavators’ compact size and versatility make them a popular choice for the construction industry. There is a large variety of attachments available, allowing them to tackle almost any task on the job site. Although choosing from so many different models and configurations can be a challenge, one of the biggest decisions contractors may face is whether to rent or buy the mini excavator.
Excavation workers hit gas line in La Pine, Ore., subdivision
(UI) — In La Pine, Oregon, an excavation crew working in a newly developed subdivision had an incident where they accidentally hit a two-inch natural gas line. This led to a gas leak that raised concerns among nearby residents, resulting in advisories to shelter in place and avoid outdoor open flames until the repairs were completed.
NUCA opens state-of-the-art trench rescue training facility in Urbandale, Iowa
(UI) — This state-of-the-art facility is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the safety of industry employees who work in subsurface excavations and help prepare those in the state who are leading the rescue at any accident scene.
Vermeer enhances performance of VXT600 vacuum excavator with redesign
(UI) — Vermeer has announced that its VXT600 vacuum excavator has undergone an upgrade, with boosted road load capacity and optimized component reliability and serviceability. In addition, this new design packs performance-enhancing features that promise to revolutionize the productivity of vacuum crews.
Three new Hyundai compact excavator models now available throughout North America
(UI) — HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America today announced the immediate North American availability of three new models in its HX-A series of compact hydraulic excavators.
North America’s first CASE electric mini excavator quietly gets to work in Illinois
(UI) — The CX15EV mini excavator is the first model available from the new CASE EV lineup, with the CX25EV mini excavator and electrified small articulated loader launching in 2024.
DEVELON introduces new mini excavators to boost underground utilities’ productivity
Developed to optimize productivity, the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators are equipped with features that enable operators to tackle big jobs in challenging environments.
Choosing the right trencher: Benefits, configurations, performance optimization
(UI) — Many contractors use excavators to handle the bulk of trenching work because they already have them in their fleet. However, excavators aren’t always the optimal machine for the job, especially in challenging ground like rock and hard clay.
Ring-O-Matic expands dealer coverage to improve vacuum excavation availability
Ring-O-Matic announced expanded dealer coverage in several major markets, improving product availability and machine application expertise.
Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar's profits soar on US infrastructure spending surge
(UI) — The Biden administration's increased infrastructure spending in the United States has resulted in higher demand for excavators, bulldozers, and trucks from heavy machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc., which reported a 31% rise in profits in the first quarter of the year.
RodRadar signs $1.4 million deal with Sitech Tejas
(UI) — RodRadar, developers of groundbreaking imaging technology for detecting underground utility infrastructure during excavation, has entered into a $1.4 million agreement with SITECH Tejas, a HOLT company. The deal will see the North American dealer add RodRadar’s debut product, LDR Excavate, to its portfolio of heavy civil construction solutions.
DEVELON introduces new mini excavator to U.S. and Canadian markets
The new DX89R-7 mini excavator replaces the DX85R-3 and packs many of its predecessor’s features with enhancements such as greater lifting capacity and more horsepower.
John Deere debuts new lineup of performance tiering excavators
(UI) — Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere on Tuesday debuted its latest P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models, adding to its portfolio of mid-size machines.
Caterpillar Releases Two New Excavators
Caterpillar introduces two new excavators to its product lineup.
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Technology for Excavators
John Deere introduces a new line of SmartGrade technology excavators.
Volvo Awarded Grant to Test Electric Heavy Equipment in California
Volvo CE has been awarded a $2 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, funded by the EPA, for a pilot program for two of its electric-powered vehicles.
Komatsu
Komatsu hydraulic excavators with Diesel Particulate Filters do not require exhaust fluid or selective catalyst reduction systems.
New Models Expand Doosan Infracore Mini Excavator Offering
Doosan Infracore North America LLC, is bolstering its mini excavator lineup with the addition of three new models in the 3.5-, 4- and 5-ton classes: DX35-5, DX42-5 and DX50-5.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- The EPA announces $6.2 billion in funding for Iowa and Kansas water infrastructure