Heavy equipment: Page 42

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

Ditch Witch’s JT10 packs power of larger HDDs in a smaller package

Saying the machine incorporates features found on larger units while maintaining the most compact footprint in its class, Ditch Witch has introduced its updated JT10 horizontal directional drill. Powered by a 66-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, Ditch Witch says the new JT10 is the most powerful HDD in its class. The drill delivers 10,000 pounds of pullback […]

January 6, 2017

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Construction Equipment

John Deere intros 844K-III and Aggregate Handler config with improved hydraulics, buckets

John Deere has updated its 844K wheel loader with improvements to the hydraulic plumbing and the model’s Aggregate Handler configuration with a new enhanced performance bucket. Powered by a 13.5-liter Deere PowerTech engine, the 844K-III boasts 380 horsepower while the Ag Handler configuration has 401. A five-speed transmission with torque-converter lockup in gears two through five complements this Tier […]

January 4, 2017

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

Construction Equipment

Motor graders have gotten better at one thing

Some machines are exciting because of the array of features, applications and attachments they support. Motor graders…not so much. They do one thing. They move dirt. So, how do OEMs build excitement for these one-dimensional machines? By making them better at doing that one thing. Proper power As with other types of equipment, graders […]

December 21, 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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Construction Equipment

Cat upgrades M-Series small wheel loaders with Payload Management, intros 930M Ag Handler

Caterpillar has introduced several enhancements to its three M-Series small wheel loaders as part of a 2017 update and has introduced a variant of the 930M designed as an Ag Handler. The company first introduced the 926M, 930M and 938M loaders at the World of Concrete show in February 2015. And while the specs on […]

December 12, 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

Making motor graders easier to operate major focus of complex machine’s manufacturers

Pavers and compaction equipment get most of the attention in roadbuilding – they give us the primary beauty of a finished pavement. But, as is often pointed out when we discuss top-notch road construction, the performance of a road is dependent on the quality of the base. With that in mind, it’s easy to see […]

December 1, 2016

Cat’s new 14M3 motor grader

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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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

INFOGRAPHIC: Trencher 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 25, 2016

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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Construction Equipment

Cat upgrades M Series medium loaders with in-depth production monitoring, improved payload measurement

At its year-end press event, Caterpillar announced updates to its M-Series medium wheel loaders. Cat says the upgrades, which are consistent with its recent trend toward short-cycle rollouts of new features, tackle not only machine-specific productivity, but overall site productivity as well. The updates apply to the 950M, 966M, 972M, 966M XE, 972M XE, 980M, and 982M. The […]

November 15, 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

Cat intros 992K loader, 854K wheel dozer with improved design, hydraulics, 21% fuel boost

Caterpillar has launched the new 992K wheel loader alongside its sister machine the 854K wheel dozer, improving both machines with design, efficiency, safety, and uptime enhancements. Powered by an 801-horsepower Cat C32 ACERT engine, the new 992K delivers three-pass loading of the Cat 775 off-highway truck and four-pass loading of the Cat 777. To improve […]

November 9, 2016

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Watch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025

The historical construction equipment show presented a veritable timeline of Caterpillar history from 1917 to 1979, including Best and Holt tractors.

2026 GMC Canyon AT4X

2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of Features

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Closer Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator

Bobcat Newest Mini Track Loader

Closer Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & Precision

The Kubota RTV-X Long Bed can be converted to flat bed with its adjustable side rails and tailgate.

Kubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of Hauling

How upgrading excavator machine control boosts your productivity