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Excavators

Excavators
“Production Sweet Spot” — Develon Launches 33-Ton DX300LC-9 Excavator
“They’re powerful enough to handle heavy digging and demanding demolition tasks, yet easy to transport on a standard lowboy trailer.”
September 28, 2026
Orange Develon DX300 tracked excavator with extended boom and bucket attachment
Excavators
Huddig Beefs Up Battery on Next-Gen Hybrid 1370 Tigon G2 Excavator-Loader
Boosting battery capacity from 44 to 61 kWh gives the hybrid excavator-loader longer electric runtime to save on diesel.
September 22, 2026
White and black telehandler with raised bucket loading material at construction site surrounded by birch trees
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Liebherr Launches 3 New 50-Ton-Class Excavators for Heavy-Duty Production
The R 948, R 952 and R 958 get new Liebherr engines, new cabs and loads of technology designed to increase productivity.
September 15, 2026
Yellow Liebherr R 948 excavator digging soil at construction site with olive groves and hills in background
Excavators
Closer Look: Case's New Short-Radius, 27-Ton CX255E SR Excavator
The latest E Series model brings advanced payload technology, customizable hydraulics and an automotive-style cab to tight spaces.
September 14, 2026
CASE yellow short-radius excavators on display in industrial showroom with promotional signage
Excavators
KOBELCO Packs 4 Configurations Into New SK650DLC-11 Demolition Excavator
The high-reach excavator brings up to 92 feet 7 inches of pin height, 13,450-pound tool capacity and four ways to configure the boom.
September 10, 2026
Yellow excavator demolishing concrete industrial building with debris pile on construction site
Excavators
When It’s Time for Some Serious Digging — Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026
15 major manufacturers launched new models, including Case, Cat, Deere, Hitachi, KOBELCO, Komatsu, Link-Belt, Sany, Volvo.
September 9, 2026
Aerial view of two yellow excavators working on a sandy construction site with earthmoving equipment and tire tracks visible
Excavators
Komatsu the Kitten’s Rescue from Excavator Goes Viral (Video)
“I don’t know how it got there,” says operator supervisor after hearing her cries. The videos of her rescue and progress have captivated social media.
August 31, 2026
Orange and white cat wearing a yellow hard hat and reflective safety vest
Heavy equipment attachments
Crack or Pulverize? ShearCore’s FC-75 Fortress Demolition Tool Can Do Both
The 14,500-pound excavator attachment is for multi-phase demolition, with interchangeable teeth for breaking, processing and pulverizing concrete.
August 20, 2026
Volvo excavator with Fortress attachment at construction site displaying heavy equipment
Attachments
Steelwrist Adds New XTR Tiltrotators, SuperProp Hydraulics Tech
The XTR7 and XTR13 bring third-generation technology to more excavators, while SuperProp targets smoother control and less hydraulic energy loss.
August 17, 2026
Steelwrist XTR Tiltrotator range for excavators
Excavators
Watch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics Kit
The new DX230LC-9 excavator with an aftermarket kit doesn't need an operator in the cab or remote control to dig.
August 17, 2026
Orange Develon EC230 excavator with bucket on gravel lot, urban buildings in background
Excavators
Rogue Excavator Operator Sentenced to 15 Years for Destroying New House
The house was days from being completed when a worker stole his employer's excavator and tore it down.
August 14, 2026
Severely damaged residential building with collapsed roof and scattered wooden debris after structural failure or disaster.
Excavators
LiuGong Launches 27-Ton Electric Excavator, the 924FE, in North America
With an 8- to 10-hour runtime, the company says,“The 924FE isn't just an alternative to diesel, it's an upgrade in every sense.”
August 11, 2026
Green LIUGONG excavator operating on construction site with steel framework structure in background
Heavy equipment attachments
Do More Than Dig: 15 Attachments That Transform Your Excavator
These attachments offer a range of options, from land clearing to demolition – even on-site rubble recycling.
August 6, 2026
Blue Diamond Attachments Excavator Drum Mulcher shredding tree
Heavy equipment attachments
Toku’s New Striker Line of Pulverizers, Crushers, Shears for Excavators
The attachments are built of high-strength steel for heavy-duty demolition jobs.
August 5, 2026
Yellow Toku hydraulic RS Series Crushers attachment mounted on excavator breaking concrete at construction site
Excavators
Hyundai Expands HX Series Excavator Lineup with Long-Track, 26-Ton HX210L
The longer tracks are paired with next-gen upgrades, an 18,000-pound counterweight, larger buckets for bigger dig and lift capacity.
August 5, 2026
Yellow and black Hyundai excavator digging red soil at a construction site with green trees in background
Excavators
Hitachi Reveals Its First Wheeled Excavators for U.S. Market
"Get a lot of work done from one person with one machine,” says Hitachi of its 18-metric-ton ZX180W-7 and 22-metric-ton ZX220W-7.
July 31, 2026
Orange Landcros wheeled excavator with extended boom arm in industrial warehouse facility
Compact Excavators
Person Trapped Beneath Overturned Excavator Rescued, Airlifted
The victim was pinned beneath the excavator’s rollover protection structure. It was the second reported rollover rescue this month.
July 28, 2026
Rhea County Emergency Management in safety gear working together during a rescue of a person trapped under an overturned excavator on grass.
Excavators
Closer Look: Caterpillar's New 19-Ton 319 CR Excavator Hits a Sweet Spot
See how the compact-radius excavator combines the power of the 317 with the wider stance of a 20-ton Cat. Take a walkaround tour here.
July 28, 2026
Yellow Caterpillar 318 excavator with extended boom arm on tracked base, displayed against urban backdrop with text 'The Perfect Size?'
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