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Construction Equipment
Case launches new C-Series line of 6 compact excavators
Case Construction Equipment says its new line of C Series compact excavators is its broadest range of sizes yet, packing enough and power to tackle everything from landscaping jobs to heavy-duty construction work. The six models in the series range from the CX17C, with 16.8 horsepower and weighing 3,910 pounds, to the CX60C at 64.7 horsepower […]
March 31, 2017
Construction Equipment
Hydradig, JCB’s visibility-boosting wheeled excavator, launches in North America with upgrades
Hydradig, JCB’s wheeled excavator that looks something like a un-crashable RC car with a boom and bucket, has finally made its way stateside with an official North American launch. We first saw the Hydradig 110W, which JCB calls a wheeled tool carrier, at its official launch during the bauma show in Munich last year. And though […]
March 30, 2017
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Construction Equipment
John Deere 30G compact excavator boosts bucket force 22%
Compared to the 27D, John Deere‘s new 30G compact excavator has 22 percent more bucket force, 11 percent more arm force and a 16 percent increase in auxiliary hydraulic flow. In addition, the dig depth on the 30G is 8 inches more than the predecessor machine. The machine is the latest in the company’s G-Series […]
March 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
Bobcat unveils R-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators
At ConExpo in Las Vegas, Bobcat has unveiled its R-Series compact excavators, a 13-model lineup that will be launched in two phases during 2017. The first phase, introduced at ConExpo this week, will include the popular 3-to-4-ton class E32 and E35 models. The machines feature a dual-flange redesigned track system and an optimized rear counterweight. The […]
March 9, 2017
Construction Equipment
Hyundai intros R30Z-9AK mini excavator with improved cab structure, new engine
With a zero tail swing radius and fine control hydraulics, Hyundai has introduced the R30Z-9AK, a mini excavator designed for work in confined areas. The new machine weighs in at 6,349 pounds and is powered by a new Kubota D1305 diesel engine rated at 25 horsepower. Hyundai says the R30Z-9AK features an advanced hydraulic system […]
March 6, 2017
Construction Equipment
Takeuchi unveils the TB216H, its first hybrid compact excavator
Takeuchi-US unveiled the TB216H, its first diesel-electric motor hybrid powered compact excavator, during The Rental Show this week in Orlando. With this dual-power feature, Takeuchi says the machine can switch between indoor and outdoor work. A Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine rated at 14.9 hp powers the machine in diesel mode. The electric motor is […]
March 1, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere’s new 75G, 85G excavators add proportional aux hydraulics for tailoring work speed
John Deere has launched updates to two of its compact excavator models aimed at tasks on confined jobsites. The new 75G and 85G reduced-tail-swing excavators are powered by a 57-horsepower engine that meets Tier 4 Final requirements through the use a diesel particulate filter (DPF) that cleans automatically. The 75G has an operating weight of 18,221 pounds […]
February 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
Kubota unveils KX033-4 compact excavator at World of Concrete
Kubota Tractor’s newest member of the company’s KX compact excavator series, the KX033-4, debuted at the 2017 World of Concrete. The 3-ton-class excavator now shares many of the standard features of Kubota’s larger class machines, including a larger cab, dash-controlled presets for auxiliary circuits and a standard hydraulic diverter valve. It is available at dealerships this month. […]
January 23, 2017
Construction Equipment
In push for compact equipment market, Vacuworx unveils line of vacuum lifting systems for skid steers, mini-excavators and others
Unveiled Tuesday at the World of Concrete, the new CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System from Vacuworx is designed to give you vacuum lifting capability with skid steers, compact track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators. The modular design can be fitted with different pads and lift to up to 6,600 pounds. It […]
January 17, 2017
Dealers
Compact excavator and track loader sales surging as backhoes stagnate
Trends that have been talked about for a couple of years are gaining steam in 2016. “Instead of buying backhoes, we’ve seen a significant shift with contractors choosing to buy compact excavators and skid steers,” one dealer recently told me. “While this means that contractors need two operators instead of one, they’re making up for […]
December 16, 2016
Dealers
INFOGRAPHIC: Compact excavator sales and buyer trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price services.
November 18, 2016
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson intros ET16: Mini excavator, large cab
Small enough to maneuver into hard-to-reach areas of a jobsite while boasting what the company says is the largest cab in its size class, Wacker Neuson will be introducing the new ET16 compact excavator in early 2017. The new machine will replace the 1404 model and is powered by a 18-horsepower, 3-cylinder engine. Designed for navigating […]
October 7, 2016
Construction Equipment
John Deere intros hydraulic coupler for 3 compact excavator models
John Deere has launched a new hydraulic coupler for its 35G, 50G and 60G compact excavators that allows operators to quickly switch buckets without leaving the cab. The new coupler, model number 16GE23, is compatible with Deere’s lineup of Worksite Pro attachments and features a wedge bar locking system that reduces wear and tear and […]
September 15, 2016
Construction Equipment
Hyundai to manufacture Case CE, New Holland-branded compact excavators in new CNH Industrial deal
UPDATE: A previous version of this article stated that CNH Industrial does not currently manufacture a compact excavator line. It does and these new models will replace that lineup. We regret the error and the copy has been updated to reflect this correction. Hyundai Heavy Industries and CNH Industrial today announced a partnership that will […]
September 12, 2016
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar to begin manufacturing mini excavators as market growth ends deal with Wacker Neuson
While much of Caterpillar’s focus over the course of the last year or so has been cost reduction through the elimination of some machine production and the consolidation of company divisions and facilities, growth in demand for its mini excavator lineup has convinced the company to bring manufacturing of these less-than-three-ton machines in-house, ending a […]
August 25, 2016
Construction Equipment
More Than Small: The renaissance of the compact excavator
Compact excavators also have experienced bracket creep; the category was once capped at machines weighing 6 tons, then went up to 8 tons, and currently includes units weighing 10 tons and lower. The range is now broad enough that some in the industry are defining subsets as micro, mini, midi, and compact with no adjective […]
May 30, 2016
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