Excavation
Bobcat E32 Compact Excavator
A popular model in the 3- to 4-ton size class, the Bobcat E32 compact excavator provides unmatched power, excelling in a variety of high-load conditions — due to class-leading multi-function cycle times. The Tier 4-compliant compact excavator features a non-DPF engine solution, first-class operato..
John Deere Updates Excavator, Intros Utility Wheel Loaders
The latest John Deere equipment to be updated to meet the needs of today’s contractors includes the production-class 470G LC excavator and K Series-II utility wheel loaders. The 367-horsepower 470G LC now comes fully loaded with an EPA Final Tier 4 13.5L diesel engine and automatically cleaning die..
Five Factors To Consider Before Selecting A Crawler Or Wheel Excavator
At first glance, it may seem like the only noticeable difference between crawler and wheel excavators is their undercarriage. But if you look more closely, you will notice each machine has its own features and benefits that need to be considered before purchasing. Ground conditions, for example, pl..
Kobelco SK140SRLC Series Excavators
The newest model (SK140SRLC-5) in the Kobelco SK140SRLC series retains the compact design and short rear swing agility while providing industry-leading value, productivity and durability through enhanced capabilities. It boasts a dynamic digging force of 21,357 pounds to achieve leading-class work v..
Company Begins Excavating Pipeline After Leak
HELENA, Ala. (AP) — A company says it is excavating the gasoline pipeline that exploded and erupted in flames in Alabama this week. A statement Thursday from the Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co. says “substantial progress” has been made since work began Wednesday night at the rural site so..
Reminder: August 11 is National 811 Day
With National 811 Day happening this week, here are some more activities and events that are helping to promote the toll-free, call-before-digging phone number and its important damage prevention message: An inaugural 811 Block Party will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 11 in the Kans..
Nearly Half Of Homeowners Who Dig Are At Risk
In support of National 811 Day on Aug. 11, a Common Ground Alliance (CGA) survey found nearly half (45 percent) of American homeowners who plan to dig this year for projects like landscaping, installing a fence or mailbox, or building a deck, pond or patio, will put themselves and their communities ..
Montabert V32 Heavy Range Hydraulic Breaker
The Montabert V32 heavy range hydraulic breaker features variable-speed technology that automatically adjusts impact energy and striking rate in response to changes in material hardness, maximizing productivity. Designed for use on excavators weighing between 39,700 and 66,150 pounds, the V32 hydrau..
John Deere 135G Reduced Tail Swing Excavator Delivers Impressive Dig Force
The 97 horsepower, IT4 John Deere 135G reduced tail swing excavator delivers impressive arm force, dig force and lift capacity. Its reduced-tail-swing design allows it to work closer to objects on congested jobsites, plus it is easy to transport to the next job. And with increased arm force, dig fo..
Northwest Gas Association to Contractors and Homeowners: Call 811 Before Digging
The Northwest Gas Association urges contractors and homeowners to “know what’s below” by calling 811 before digging. Idaho, Oregon and Washington law requires anyone who plans to dig more than 12 inches deep for any reason to call and notify 811 at least two business days prior to digging. Calling 8..
Bobcat E45 Compact Excavator Offers True Zero House Tail Swing
The Bobcat E45 compact excavator offers true zero house tail swing with a smoother and more efficient hydraulic system, increased arm breakout force, lift capacity, dump height and slew force. The E45 is equipped with load sense hydraulics which gives a smooth and predictable response to the joystic..
Volvo Short Swing Radius Compact Excavators Have The Power To Perform
The ECR58D and ECR88D short swing radius compact excavators from Volvo feature automatic two-speed travel for superior traction, and hydraulic travel pedals for easy and accurate track control. Thanks to their reinforced, three-piece, high-tensile steel X-shaped frame undercarriage, they are durable..
April is National Safe Digging Month. Celebrate by Calling 811 Before Digging.
An underground pipeline or utility line is damaged by a digging project once every six minutes in the United States. Take a moment during the month of April – National Safe Digging Month – to remember always to call 811 when you plan a digging project – whether it is a large commercial or industrial..
Hitachi Utility-Class Excavators Get Upgrade
Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas has upgraded three models of its utility-class excavators to meet EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV emission standards. The ZX130-6, ZX160LC-6 and ZX180LC-6 are equipped with an EPA FT4/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine complete with integrated engine technologies a..
CASE CX210D Excavator
The CX210D excavator from CASE provide operational gains including a 12 percent faster cycle time, improved responsiveness and multifunctional control, and up to 14 percent greater fuel efficiency. CASE also increased breakout force on the CX210 excavator by as much as 6 percent. Weighing in at 48,..
Excavators: Caterpillar
The Caterpillar 336F excavator is built to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, and it comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdown setting turns the engine off after a ..
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
Hyundai Construction Equipment has added three new mid-size excavator models, the Hyundai R140LC-9A, R160LC-9A and the R180LC-9A, to their 9A series product line. These machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier 4 Interim e..
Excavators: Case
The CX700B Case excavator achieves high performance on the job with the CASE Tier-III certified Isuzu engine. Digging force is increased by 10 percent with the Auto Power Boost feature while overall operation is simplified with three work modes on the right hand console: Automatic, Heavy and Speed P..
Kobelco’s SK350LC excavator
The Kobelco SK350LC excavator is a robust 82,200-pound machine powered by a 270 hp., Tier IV Final HINO engine. With a digging force of 50,600 pounds, a digging depth of 24 feet 10 inches, a suggested 0.875-2.75 cubic yard bucket range and a swing speed of 10 rpm., this crawler excavator ensures qui..
Volvo EC480E excavator
Powered by a proven Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the Volvo EC480E excavator delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency. The integrated work mode system offers the operator a choice of work modes according to the task at han..
John Deere 300G LC excavator
John Deere designed the 300G LC excavator with a larger hood for improved engine access. The new handrails help maintain contact when climbing the upper structure to service the engine, improving service accessibility and security. Other improvements include a single side ground level fluid filter s..
Doosan DX235LCR-5 crawler excavator
The Doosan DX235LCR-5 crawler excavator has a near-zero reduced tail swing. It is an ideal excavator for working close to buildings and in confined areas without sacrificing performance. The 180-net-horspower DX235LCR-5 crawler excavator is a preferred machine for operating in congested jobsites suc..
Excavators: Hitachi
At Hitachi, efficiency, reliability, and durability are in our genes – built into our large mining excavators and passed down to our line of construction excavators. The ZX470LC-6 is a prime example. The machine’s greater horsepower, combined with optimized hydraulics for bigger arm- and bucket-digg..
Doosan
Doosan introduced its first safety training videos for heavy equipment owners, operators, rental companies and dealers who own or operate articulated dump trucks (ADTs), crawler and wheel excavators or wheel loaders. “The goal is to help educate owners and operators about the importance of safety a..
New Volvo EC160E Boosts Fuel Efficiency, Power
The new EC160E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is designed with a range of new features that boost fuel efficiency without sacrificing power. Incorporating a Volvo Tier 4 Final D4 engine, the EC160E boasts an 8 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, and 5 percent improvements in..
Caterpillar Unveils Host Of New Products In 2015
It’s been a busy year for Caterpillar. The company held two press events, one at their Athens’ fabrication and assembly facility in April and another in Tucson, AZ, in May to announce six new series to their product line up. The new products meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Emission Standards and have new..
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