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After Deere Split, Hitachi Emerges on Its Own in America
In less than 2 years, HCMA has unveiled 13 new excavators. We answer all your questions about them and Hitachi's new U.S. focus, on The Dirt.
April 19, 2024
Displaced Bear Cub Hides Out in Excavator Cab
After a den was accidentally destroyed, one unlucky bear cub took refuge in an excavator cab in Upstate New York on St. Patrick’s Day.
April 11, 2024
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January 29, 2024
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Hevi Claims its Large Electric Equipment Has Similar Price to Diesel Machines
How does it do this? Hevi Equipment's CEO comes on The Dirt to answer that question and more about its electric loaders and excavator.
April 5, 2024
Machine control
JCB, Leica Launch Factory-Fit 2D, 3D Excavator Machine Control Solutions
Starting this month, Intelligrade will be available on the JCB 220X tracked excavator. It will eventually roll out to the full X Series and additional regions.
March 26, 2024
Excavators
Volvo Intros 50-Ton EC500 Straight-Boom Excavator for Demolition
The 25.5-foot-long boom increases pin height 30% over the standard model, and its heavier counterweight adds 6,610 pounds for stability.
March 22, 2024
Excavators
Komatsu Debuts High-Reach Demolition Excavator, the PC490HRD-11
The new model features a hands-free quick-change boom system and can reach as high as 104 feet.
March 13, 2024
Construction Equipment
Wimmer Intros Its Largest Tunnel Excavator, the YellowFox
The 22-metric-ton machine features a Liebherr 914 Compact Litronic superstructure, a Liebherr 920 Compact Litronic undercarriage, and an excavator boom designed by Wimmer.
February 2, 2024
Excavators
Hitachi Unveils 6 New Midsize to Large ZAXIS-7 Excavators
The new models, ranging from 58,433 to 192,938 pounds, feature roomier cabs, improved fuel efficiency and enhanced durability.
January 24, 2024
Excavators
Liebherr Releases R 930 Tunnel Crawler Excavator for Underground Construction
The R 930 Tunnel features a short tail radius and a height restriction for attachments to prevent striking the tunnel wall.
December 7, 2023
Maintenance
Komatsu Adding Reman for Hybrid Excavator Components
Remanufactured capacitors and inverters compatible with HB series hybrid models currently sold and operating in Japan will be available.
December 6, 2023
The Dirt
JCB’s Pothole Pro Excavator Makes Pothole Repairs in 8 Minutes
Watch The Dirt to get a closer look at this pothole-repairing machine that cuts, crops and cleans.
December 1, 2023
Excavators
Dealer Fabricates 125-Foot Demolition Excavator Using Kobelco SK850 (Video)
When a standard machine doesn’t meet a customer’s job requirements, Carroll, Ohio-based dealer and rental equipment provider Company Wrench performs custom high reach excavator conversions.
November 9, 2023
Heavy equipment attachments
Liebherr Launches its Largest Clamshell, the GMZ 180B
The massive clamshell weighs 18,739 pounds and has a 21-cubic-yard capacity.
October 31, 2023
Excavators
Video: How Does Deere's New 75 P-Tier Excavator Differ from its 85 P-Tier?
Watch how the new midsize model distinguishes itself from predecessors – and how it operates with a tiltrotator.
October 26, 2023
The Dirt
Review: Deere’s New 350 P-Tier Excavator is in it for the Long Haul
A machine designed to go beyond the 15,000- to 20,000-hour mark, watch The Dirt to learn more about Bryan Furnace's test run.
October 13, 2023
Excavators
Florida Man's Excavator Rampage Causes $2M Damage
He eventually crashed into a Walmart and entered the store with a machete before police arrested him.
September 15, 2023
Excavators
Refining a Workhorse: The Latest in Excavators for 2023
Manufacturers are moving beyond Tier 4 Final engine technology to focus on making operators more productive, efficient and comfortable.
September 12, 2023
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