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Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment, dirt and demos of ICUEE 2017

The Equipment World team has spent the last few days walking the lots and exhibit halls of ICUEE 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as “the demo show,” ICUEE offers a lot of chances to get behind the controls of some of the latest machines on the market. Below is a collection of photos of all […]

October 5, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat 988K XE wheel loader; Miller’s new ArcReach; Case CX145D SR excavator; Michelin Vision 3D printed tire

Cat unveils 988K XE electric drive wheel loader with up to 49% efficiency boost Delivering 25 percent greater overall efficiency, Caterpillar says its latest wheel loader, the 988K XE, is designed “for demanding jobsites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine’s total cost of operation.” The fuel savings are thanks to the new […]

September 5, 2017

Construction Equipment

With latest asphalt compactors, OEMs focus on updated operation, multiple drum options

New asphalt compactor models have seeming dominated this year’s roadbuilding rollouts, with multiple machines being launched during ConExpo this March. While many of the new machine features introduced in the past couple of years have either involved intelligent compaction (IC) or Tier 4 Final engine updates, this year’s crop of rollers are concentrating on […]

July 28, 2017

Business

Hyundai spins off Construction Equipment division as new company

Hyundai Heavy Industries announced Wednesday that it has spun off its Construction Equipment division as a new company, Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. The spin off took effect April 1st and is based on a restructuring plan that Hyundai reports began last year. The company says the move “offers great possibilities and improved agility.” Parent company Hyundai […]

April 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Hyundai intros HR26T-9 tandem-drum roller, brings 4 single-drum models to T4F compliance

Hyundai on Tuesday unveiled a new tandem-drum compaction roller and introduced four single-drum models updated with new engines at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas. The new model is the HR26T-9. This roller weighs in at 6,400 pounds, has a drum width of 47 inches (working width is 49 inches) and is powered by a 31-horsepower, Tier […]

March 8, 2017

Construction Equipment

Hyundai intros R30Z-9AK mini excavator with improved cab structure, new engine

With a zero tail swing radius and fine control hydraulics, Hyundai has introduced the R30Z-9AK, a mini excavator designed for work in confined areas. The new machine weighs in at 6,349 pounds and is powered by a new Kubota D1305 diesel engine rated at 25 horsepower. Hyundai says the R30Z-9AK features an advanced hydraulic system […]

March 6, 2017

Construction Equipment

Beyond Tier 4, how else have OEMs been improving wheel loaders since resolving after treatment?

So what have wheel loader manufacturers been working on since Tier 4 engines and after treatment have been resolved? We asked specifically about hydraulics, electronics and components. How have these areas been improved and how does that translate to value for the customer? Hydraulics get efficient In the past, manufacturers used fixed-displacement pumps. These run the same flow and same pressure […]

February 24, 2017

Dealers

Hyundai CE Americas recognizes 7 top dealers for 2016 at AED Summit

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recognized seven top performing dealers of 2016, including Dealer of the Year and Rookie Dealer of the Year, during a North American dealer meeting held concurrently with the recent 2017 AED Summit in Chicago. “Hyundai has served the North American construction equipment market for more than 25 years. Throughout that time, […]

January 17, 2017

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

Dealers

Hyundai CE names Fuller as dealer product specialist and sales trainer for excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has named Michael Fuller as product specialist and sales trainer responsible for training Hyundai dealers with a focus on excavators. The company says he has 19 years of experience in construction equipment, with 13 years serving as a customer support tech representative at an OEM. “We are very excited to add […]

December 12, 2016

Dealers

Product Roundup: New equipment from Barko, Hyundai, Komatsu, Doosan, Ditch Witch

Barko launches 295B, 495B and 595B Rough Terrain Carrier log loaders Boasting a turn radius the company says is sharper than many half-ton pickup trucks, Barko has launched its new Rough Terrain Carrier (RTC) package on three log loaders. The new 295B, 495B and 595B RTC loaders are available in boom length options of 30, […]

December 5, 2016

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