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Compact Excavators
Hyundai Debuts its Largest Compact Excavator, the HX90A
The 9-ton model fills a gap between mini and full-size excavators and features compact tail and boom swing and an upgraded all-weather steel cab.
February 17, 2025
Hyundai HX90A compact excavator dumping dirt
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Tough Machine for Light Jobs: Kubota Launches Next-Gen U17-5 Mini Excavator
The new compact excavator is made for working in tight spaces with its zero tail swing and tracks that can be hydraulically narrowed.
February 10, 2025
Kubota U17-5 Mini Excavator digging ditch
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Here Come the "Midis" – New Holland Now Has Its Own New Class of Excavators
The excavators – between a mini and a full – are built by sister company Sampierana, bringing production under the CNH umbrella.
February 7, 2025
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A Closer Look: Kubota’s First Electric Mini Excavator, the KX038-4e
The 8,532-pound digger offers similar performance as its diesel equivalent, plus a power-saving eco-mode and integrated machine control.
February 4, 2025
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Kubota Unveils KX040-5 Mini Excavator with New Features, Cab, Hydraulics, Colors
The next-gen 4-metric-ton excavator debuted at World of Concrete with a quieter, roomier cab, improved hydraulics, new color scheme, more features.
January 30, 2025
Kubota KX040-5 mini excavator digging in field
Compact equipment attachments
Engcon Debuts Updated EC204 Tiltrotator for Mini Excavators
The tiltrotator can tilt to a 45-degree angle, has infinite rotation and the EC-Oil quick coupler system for quick attachment connection.
January 22, 2025
engcon ec204 tiltrotator attachment for mini excavators
Construction Equipment
The Latest Mini Excavators: 2024 Product Roundup
The newest compact excavators from Case, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, Kato, Kubota, Mecalac, New Holland, Volvo, XCMG, Yanmar – and attachments.
January 17, 2025
a volvo ecr40 mini excavator
Technology
Elhyte Debuts E-Cube Battery System & Electric Mini Excavator at CES 2025
Mini excavators retrofitted with the E-Cube can see a 70% reduction in carbon, ideal for low-emission zones such as Santa Monica, California.
January 13, 2025
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A Closer Look: Hitachi’s Smallest Excavator, the ZX17U-5N
The 3,790-pound digger offers 12 feet 6 inches of dig reach and a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 2 inches.
January 13, 2025
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A Closer Look: Bobcat’s E40 Mini Excavator Gets Long Arm, Short Tailswing
At less than 10,000 pounds, the compact excavator is viewed as a next step up for contractors ready to tackle more demanding jobs.
December 16, 2024
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GPS on Stolen Excavator Helps Police Uncover Chop Shop in Georgia
The tracker on the excavator immediately led police to a chop shop with $100,000 worth of stolen property, including construction equipment.
December 5, 2024
Stolen Case CX370 mini excavator
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A Shockingly Low-Cost Mini Excavator: The AHM AX-15 Starts at Under $10,000
Starting at $9,339, AHM says, the 1.1-ton digger is “one-third the cost of used machines from major American brands” — and with a one-year warranty.
November 18, 2024
AHM AX-15 mini excavator digs near a house
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Power in a Compact Package: Yanmar’s New ViO35-7 Mini Excavator
The compact excavator gets zero tail swing, a 25% boost in travel speed and a 7% efficiency increase, among other improvements.
November 1, 2024
Yanmar ViO35-7 mini excavator
Compact Excavators
New Holland Construction Launches its Largest Excavator, the E90D
With a 73-horsepower Yanmar engine, the all-new "midi" model has a dig depth of 14 feet and bucket breakout force of 13,000 pound-feet.
October 31, 2024
New Holland Construction E90D mid-size excavator
Compact equipment attachments
Loftness Intros New Battle Ax Mulching Head for Mini Excavators
Designed for 7,000- to 10,000-pound compact excavators, the 10 Series mulching head has a 25-inch cutting width and weighs 620 pounds.
October 25, 2024
Loftness Battle Ax 10 Series mulching head on a kubota mini excavator
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A Closer Look: Develon’s 4-Metric-Ton DX42-7 Mini Excavator
The compact excavator is designed to maneuver tight, congested jobsites for general construction, site prep, utility work and landscaping.
October 28, 2024
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New Holland Rolls Out "Midi Excavator" with New E70D
The 7.3-metric-ton model fits between a mini excavator and full size and has a 60-horsepower Kubota engine and 14-foot dig depth.
September 9, 2024
the New Holland E70D midi excavator moving dirt
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Case Expands Electric Lineup with New Mini Excavator, Compact Wheel Loader
The CX25EV mini excavator and CL36EV compact wheel loader give the company a total of five battery-powered models.
August 28, 2024
CASE CX25EV Mini Excavator working in dirt beside house
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