Heavy equipment

Hitachi Goes "Super Long" with 2 New Extended-Reach Excavators
The 25-metric-ton ZX250LC-7 SLF and 35-metric-ton ZX350LC-7 SLF boast reaches of 60 and 70 feet and dig depths of 47 and 57 feet.
September 17, 2024
Hitachi ZX250LC-7 SLF and ZX350LC-7 SLF long-reach excavators
Volvo CE Expands Campus to Produce Electric Wheel Loaders
The expansion represents the next step in the company's goal “to be entirely fossil free by 2040 and achieve 35% electric machine sales by 2030.”
September 16, 2024
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Train Crashes into Excavator, Truck, Trailer Stuck on Tracks in S.C.
A CSX train crashed into a truck and lowboy trailer hauling an excavator that were caught on the rail crossing, a witness' video shows.
September 12, 2024
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Excavators
Excavator Buyers’ Guide 2024: The Latest Trends and Newest Models
What you should know before you buy and what's new from Bobcat, Case, Develon, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, KOBELCO, Link-Belt, Takeuchi, Volvo.
September 11, 2024
john Deere 350 P-Tier Excavator digging at dusk
Backhoe Loaders
Bobcat Enters North American Backhoe Market with New B760
The new backhoe has the highest dig depth in its class size, the company says, along with a loader lift capacity of 7,985 pounds.
September 10, 2024
bobcat b760 backhoe digging in mud
Cranes
Liebherr Unleashes Most Powerful 6-Axle Mobile Crane, the LTM 1400-6.1
The telescopic mobile crane has a travel speed of 53 mph and a 7900,000-pound capacity. It's 230-foot-long boom can be extended to 394 feet.
September 9, 2024
liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 mobile telescopic crane
Wheel Loaders
Cat Next-Gen Medium Wheel Loaders Get Performance and Tech Upgrades
The 950, 962, 966, 972, 980, and 982, including XE models, get an auto front-differential lock, a smoother ride and a slew of tech upgrades.
September 4, 2024
Cat 966 medium wheel loader
Excavators
More Power, Added Comfort: XCMG's Upgraded XE225U Excavator
The 25-ton model gets increased power and hydraulic flow, plus a larger, more comfortable cab.
August 30, 2024
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Excavators
HD Hyundai Releases its 2 Largest Excavators for Heavy-Duty Digging
The 82-ton HX800A L and the 100-ton HX1000A L are designed for mass earthmoving and other major tasks.
August 21, 2024
Hyundai HX1000AL crawler excavator
Excavators
A "Walking Excavator"? – Check Out the Menzi Muck M545X
The wheeled excavator can work where other excavators can’t – soft wetlands, steep mountains and other extreme environments.
August 26, 2024
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The Dirt
Redesigned for First Time in 20 Years ­– Volvo’s New F-Series Excavators
Volvo has completely overhauled its midsize and large excavators – inside and out. See what's new, on The Dirt.
August 23, 2024
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Dozers
Video: A Closer Look at Komatsu’s “North American Baby” – the D71PXi Dozer
Take a walkaround tour of the popular 51,000-pound "smart dozer" that comes standard with fully integrated intelligent machine control.
August 20, 2024
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Excavators
Komatsu Launches 4 Demolition Excavators for U.S. Market
After two decades, the PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11, PC490LC-11 and PC490HRD-11 will now be available here for heavy-duty demolition.
August 8, 2024
komatsu lineup of 4 demolition excavators
The Dirt
“A Great Big Skid Steer” – A Closer Look at Cat’s Mighty Track Loaders
Track loaders can load, doze, cut and grade – even single-handedly dig a basement. Watch The Dirt for more on this often-overlooked machine.
August 16, 2024
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Backhoe Loaders
Case Launches World’s First Commercial Electric Backhoe
The four-wheel-drive backhoe is based on the 97-horsepower 580 Super N and matches the diesel model's performance, the company says.
August 14, 2024
Case 580EV electric backhoe on dirt pile
Wheel Loaders
What’s New in Wheel Loaders for 2024? – More Choices, More Comfort, More Tech
The latest in wheel loaders from Case, Cat, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Komatsu, Mecalac and Volvo.
August 14, 2024
Cat 988 GC wheel loader on dirt pile
Attachments
Engcon’s New Finger Grab Gathers Everything from Twigs to Logs (Video)
Compatible with excavators ranging from 9 to 22 metric tons, the attachment can be connected and disconnected without leaving the cab.
August 13, 2024
engcon finger grab grabbing branches
Excavators
Video: A Closer Look at Case's Comeback Wheeled Excavator
Take a walkaround tour of the 40,000-pound, 170-horsepower WX155E SR that can hit speeds up to 22 mph.
August 13, 2024
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Hitachi ZX250LC-7 SLF and ZX350LC-7 SLF long-reach excavators
Excavators
Hitachi Goes "Super Long" with 2 New Extended-Reach Excavators
The 25-metric-ton ZX250LC-7 SLF and 35-metric-ton ZX350LC-7 SLF boast reaches of 60 and 70 feet and dig depths of 47 and 57 feet.
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Compact Wheel Loaders
Video: A Closer Look at Bobcat’s Most Powerful Compact Wheel Loader, the New L95
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Compact Track Loaders
ASV's New RT-65 Overhauled from the Ground Up – And it Gets a Yanmar Engine
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Compact Track Loaders
Video: A Closer Look at Cat’s New, Largest Compact Track Loader, the 285
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Excavators
Excavator Buyers’ Guide 2024: The Latest Trends and Newest Models
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