Excavators: Page 14

JCB moves to Rolls-Royce engine to power its largest excavators
JCB is making a change when it comes to the engines inside its three largest crawler excavator models. The U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer has decided to award Germany’s Rolls-Royce Power Systems with an order for MTU Series 1000 engines to power the JS300, JS330 and JS370 excavators. These machines were previously powered by Isuzu engines. […]
February 7, 2017
JCB’s JS330
Kobelco intros SK270 short rear swing excavator, upgrades SK230
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced one new short rear swing excavator, the new SK270SRLC-5, and has announced updates on its SK230SRLC-5 model. The 21-foot-9-inch dig depth SK270 has a digging force of 31,700 pounds and a maximum digging reach of 32 feet, 3 inches. While working in ECO-mode, Kobelco says the machine offers up […]
January 30, 2017
Kobelco SK270
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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
The standard diverter valve on the KX033-4 can be easily switched with the turn of a wrench.
Construction Equipment
Mid-size excavators are evolving due to control refinements, contractor demand for higher versatility
Excavators in the 35- to 50-ton class are being shaped by market forces and technology. While most of them still do what they’ve always done – mass excavation – many serve expanded roles, and the future for this class is bright.   Reverse trickle For years, features – including electrohydraulics and work modes – have […]
January 11, 2017
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Construction Equipment
Cat demos versatility of M315F, M317F compact radius wheeled excavators
In October, Caterpillar expanded its F Series lineup of wheeled excavators with two new compact radius models: the M315F and M317F. These models are the smallest wheeled excavators in the F Series lineup and are designed for use as tool carriers. Both models can also be equipped from the factory to accept the company’s new tiltrotator which […]
December 28, 2016
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Construction Equipment
Komatsu intros PC650LC-11 excavator with cab improvements
Komatsu has updated its PC650 excavator with improvements to the machine’s cab design, fuel efficiency and serviceability. With operating weights between 140,456 and 145,284 pounds, the new PC650LC-11 is powered by a 436-horsepower Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine. The engine employs a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to meet Tier 4 Final emissions […]
December 20, 2016
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Crew builds log ramp to rescue half-buried excavator with ’62 Scania 970 6×6
Though we’ll ask that you excuse the language in the title of the below video, we also admit that the sentiment it articulates is hard to argue with. According to the video’s description on YouTube, this very stuck excavator has overturned in a pit of muck in Håkanbo North Lingbo in Sweden. The machine is just […]
December 8, 2016
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Construction Equipment
1st Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Volvo EW160E wheeled excavator 2-in-1 Technic set
Lego and construction equipment go together like peanut butter and chocolate. In my opinion, there’s nothing that better illustrates the complexity of heavy equipment design while also bringing out the excitement in building something and the critical thinking skills required to do so, better than Lego. Luckily, Lego is as much into construction equipment as we in […]
December 7, 2016
Lego’s Volvo EW160E set can be rebuilt into a L30G compact material handler.
Construction Equipment
Hyundai intros de-tiering kits for 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders
Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a de-tiering kit for its 9A-Series excavators and wheel loaders that allow these Tier 4 machines to operate safely in lesser regulated countries. The 9A Series has been replaced in the last couple of years by Hyundai’s new HX-Series excavators and HL-Series loaders. With some customers looking to sell these 9A-Series […]
November 30, 2016
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Technology
How to get the most out of all the latest excavator technology features
Excavators from 19- to 50-metric tons are brimming with technology, from electronic controls to hyper-adjustable seating. But, questions still abound about how this technology benefits the contractor, and especially how contractors can learn to get the most from these features.   A la mode Excavators have multiple modes, multiple names for those modes, and those modes provide […]
November 25, 2016
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Construction Equipment
Kobelco upgrades SK140SRLC-5 short rear swing excavator with new cab, 20% reduction in fuel use
Kobelco has released an improved model of its SK14SRLC short rear swing radius excavator focused on performance and cab upgrades. The new SK140SRLC-5 is powered by a 95.6-horsepower Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine that Kobelco says delivers “full-size power” to the machine’s compact design. The engine meets emissions requirements through selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology with […]
November 24, 2016
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Machine control
Hyundai to offer Trimble-ready wheel loaders and excavators
Hyundai used the recent Trimble Dimensions conference in Las Vegas as an opportunity to announce a Trimble-ready option for some of its machines. Selecting this option, which the company says is “coming soon,”  will outfit Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators with factory-installed Trimble machine control and positioning systems. At the Dimensions conference Hyundai displayed four […]
November 14, 2016
Hyundai’s HX300L excavator
Construction Equipment
Komatsu intros PC138USLC-11 excavator with performance, fuel improvements
Komatsu has launched an update to its PC138USLC excavator, a tight tail swing radius model aimed at highway, utility and other jobs in confined spaces. The PC138USLC-11 is powered by a Tier 4 Final Komatsu SAA4D95LE-7 engine that provides a 4-percent decrease in fuel consumption. The engine employs selective catalytic reduction technology (SCR) and a diesel exhaust fluid […]
November 11, 2016
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Construction Equipment
Design of Cat’s new GSH425/525 grapples boosts cycle times
Caterpillar has introduced a pair of new orange peel grapples the company says are designed for a variety of material handling and construction applications. Replacing the GSH20B-Series grapples, the new GSH425 and GSH525 feature a design with horizontal cylinders which Cat says creates a profile allowing for greater material penetration and more efficient bulk-material handling. […]
November 1, 2016
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Construction Equipment
John Deere upgrades 470G LC excavator with new engine
John Deere has introduced an upgraded model of its production-class 470G LC excavator featuring a new Tier 4 Final engine. The new 13.5-liter engine provides 367-horsepower to the 470G LC, which Deere says is aimed at pipeline, mass earthmoving and road building projects. The excavator also features an automatically cleaning diesel particulate filter that can go […]
October 28, 2016
John Deere 470G LC
Construction Equipment
LiuGong upgrades E-Series excavators with Cummins T4F engines, new size class, cabs and more
With the addition of Cummins Tier 4 Final engines, LiuGong has launched an update to its E-Series excavators. The new emissions-compliant machines include the 915E, 922E, 925E, 930E and 936E. At 30 metric tons, the 930E represents a new size class for LiuGong. The new excavators also feature quick couplers and auxiliary hydraulics with one […]
October 18, 2016
The Tier 4 Final E-Series excavators from LiuGong feature auxiliary hydraulics, a ROPS certified cab, a backup/travel camera, beefed up structures and longer undercarriages.
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros M315F, M317F wheeled excavators with tool carrier, compact radius design
Caterpillar is expanding its lineup of F Series wheeled excavators with the introduction of two new compact radius models designed to work as tool carriers. While the new M315F and M317F are smaller than the rest of their F Series brethren, Cat says neither sacrifice power, performance or stability and instead boast larger working envelopes, […]
October 11, 2016
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Construction Equipment
Case CE unveils 2 new excavators: CX490D, CX500D are largest in lineup, boost cycle times
Case has introduced two new excavator models to its D Series lineup designed for heavy excavation work. The new CX490D and CX500D are now the largest D Series models and will replace the 47-metric ton CX470C, Case says. The two machines provide cycle times that are up to 10-percent faster, more responsive controls and better […]
October 5, 2016
Case’s new CX490D
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