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Battery electric
Equipment Roundup: Volvo to launch 10 electric machines in 2020; Surplus military “Growlers” as jobsite vehicles; Cat’s new electric power division; Komatsu buys TimberPro forestry equipment; Dynapac intros MF2500CS MTV
Get the latest Equipment Roundup news on a number of heavy equipment companies like Volvo, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Dynapac. More info here on Equipment World.
February 26, 2019
Battery electric
Volvo CE to launch up to 10 electric excavators and loaders by 2020, replacing diesel models entirely
The new machines will include electrified versions of the company's smallest compact excavators and its smallest compact wheel loaders. More on Equipment World.
February 20, 2019
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Construction Equipment
Disgruntled operator rips through hotel on excavator rampage
When one construction worker in England did not receive his pay, he took an excavator for a joyride through a TraveLodge. Watch the rampage on Equipment World.
January 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
Takeuchi launches TB250-2 compact excavator
Takeuchi has officially released what it calls "a true 5-ton excavator." Check out the new compact excavator and get other heavy equipment industry news here.
January 21, 2019
Battery electric
Hyundai, Cummins unveil jointly-developed electric mini excavator
Cummins & Hyundai Construction Equipment have said they're co-developing electrified heavy equipment, and the two companies are showing off their early work in a battery-powered excavator.
December 25, 2018
Construction Equipment
The Evolving Compact Excavator: Operators, OEMs getting inventive with tiltrotators, attachments
Learn more about the versatility of compact excavators, from attachments and warranties to strong demand for compact equipment on Equipment World.
December 24, 2018
Construction Equipment
Cat launches 10 new mini excavators in lineup overhaul
One of the most notable features of these new excavators is the Stick Steer system which improves operator control with less effort. Details here.
October 31, 2018
Battery electric
JCB to sell its first electric excavator, the 19C-1 E-Tec, later this year
The 2-ton electric mini excavator works all day on a single, six-hour charge. The machine can be charged with a standard electricity supply. Learn more here.
October 22, 2018
Construction Equipment
Hyundai adds 10 new features to upgrade R35Z-9A excavator
Hyundai has added 10 new features to its R35Z-9A excavator. Read all about the updates here on Equipment World.
October 8, 2018
Construction Equipment
JCB intros 19C-1, zero tailswing 18Z-1 compact excavators with rental-ready common design
JCB announces the introduction of two brand new compact excavators that share a common design focused on increased durability. Learn more on Equipment World.
July 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
Deere brings back 2-year warranty on skid steers, CTLs, other compact equipment
The new standard warranty says that Deere will fix any defects in "materials or workmanship" up to two years after delivery or until 2,000 machine hours.
June 7, 2018
Construction Equipment
9035E marks LiuGong’s first zero tailswing, TF4 compact excavator
By Richard Ries With field testing completed earlier this year, LiuGong North America’s first Tier 4 Final, zero tailswing compact excavator is now available. A Yanmar inline, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine provides 24.4 gross horsepower. With the standard arm, the 9035EZTS has a maximum dig depth of 10 feet, 1 inch and reach at ground […]
May 1, 2018
Dealers
Wacker Neuson unveils the EZ17e, its first battery-powered excavator
In Paris this week, Wacker Neuson has debuted its first fully electric, battery-powered EZ17e compact excavator. It’s aimed for urban work, tunnels, inside buildings, golf courses, schools, hospitals and other construction jobs where you want to keep emissions and noise to a minimum. The EZ17e is slated for release next year – first in Europe […]
April 25, 2018
Construction Equipment
Yanmar announces new 4-year/4,000-hour factory warranty on compact excavators
Yanmar has increased its factory warranties for all compact excavators to four years or 4,000 hours, whichever comes first. “The new four-year, 4,000-hour warranty is not extended ‘coverage,’ and will not be administered by a third party, as many other manufacturers offer,” says Jeff Pate, National Sales Manager for Yanmar America’s Construction Equipment Division. “This […]
April 13, 2018
Construction Equipment
Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cab
Bobcat has unveiled the latest version of its largest compact excavator, the 8.5-ton E85, which is part of the company’s R-Series lineup. Its 66-horsepower Bobcat turbo-charged diesel engine does not require a diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction. It is designed to work in tight spaces with 13 inches of tail overhang, and the […]
February 13, 2018
Construction Equipment
Attempt to load excavator onto truck goes horribly wrong
Though we’ve seen a fair share of loading mishaps occur even when a ramp is present, this operator’s attempt to side saddle his excavator underscores the world of pain you can avoid by simply loading a machine properly. Beyond the absence of a ramp, it’s doubtful this excavator even completely fits on to the bed […]
February 1, 2018
Construction Equipment
Kubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm
During the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered by Kubota engines with an auto downshift feature. As the name suggests, auto downshift automatically […]
January 30, 2018
Construction Equipment
Cat ups warranty terms on skid steers, CTLs, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators
Caterpillar announced Tuesday that it would extend its standard full-machine warranty on select new compact equipment to 24 months or 2,000 hours. New skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators purchased after January 1 are covered by the extended warranty. Cat’s previous warranty for these machines was 1-year, unlimited hours. Compact wheel […]
January 3, 2018
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