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Roadbuilding

Case unveils CX75C SR mid-sized excavator at APWA Expo

Case Construction on Monday introduced its new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator, which features a first-in-class Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Launched at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress and Exposition, the CX75C SR offers a 5-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7-percent faster […]

August 27, 2013

Roadbuilding

Doosan DX140LCR-3 excavator features reduced tail swing

Doosan’s DX140LCR-3 reduced tail swing excavator is ideal for a variety of road building, development and commercial construction projects, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. A Tier 4 Interim four-cylinder Cummins QSB 4.5 engine powers the 16-ton machine, delivering 109 horsepower at 2,200 rpm and a maximum speed of 2.9 mph. […]

June 21, 2013

Roadbuilding

Case introduces CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius excavators

Case has introduced the the CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius excavators, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption, according to our sister site, Equipment World. When compared to Case’s B Series models, the CX145C SR delivers fuel savings of 9.2 percent and has a 3,659-pound increased operating weight, while the CX235C SR delivers […]

June 20, 2013

Equipment

Volvo announces Tier 4 Interim “de-tiering” kit to allow for equipment resale in less regulated countries

A conversion kit that will allow Volvo customers to resell their Tier 4 Interim machines outside of highly regulated countries will be available in the second quarter 2014, Volvo Construction Equipment announced. Tier 4 engines require the use of ultra low sulfur fuel, which is not available in much of the world. This, in turn, […]

June 13, 2013

Roadbuilding

Case adds CX130C and CX160C excavators to CX C line

Case has introduced two new excavators to its CX C Series, our sister site, Equipment World, reported. The excavators–CX130C and CX160C–feature optimized hydraulics systems, improved fuel efficiency, easier maintenance and more. A Tier 4 Interim engine powers each of the machines, delivering 100 horsepower to the CX130C and 124 horsepower to the CX160C. The machines […]

May 6, 2013

Roadbuilding

Doosan’s new DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators increase torque, digging force and lifting capacity

According to our sister site, Equipment World, Doosan’s new DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators will replace the company’s DX480 and DX520 respectively, upgrading horsepower, lift capacity, bucket digging force, cooling and fuel efficiency. A six-cylinder Tier 4 interim engine gives the DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 389 horsepower. A variable geometry turbocharger, with Standard and Economy modes, boosts the […]

May 1, 2013

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator wins Edison Award

Caterpillar’s 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator won a 2013 Silver Edison innovation award in the Energy/Transportation category at the 26th annual Edison Awards, our sister site, Equipment World, reported. Caterpillar received the award last week in Chicago, Illinois. This is Caterpillar’s first nomination and first year winning an Edison Award. According to the awards’ website, […]

April 30, 2013

Roadbuilding

Liebherr displays prototype of R 9XX hybrid excavator at Bauma 2013

Liebherr displayed its R 9XX concept electric hybrid excavator at Bauma 2013 this week, our sister site, Equipment World, reported from the show. The 40-ton prototype excavator, which features an electric hybrid driveline, is powered mostly by a standard diesel engine, though it also uses an electric storage devices known as supercaps and a hydraulic […]

April 16, 2013

Roadbuilding

JCB introduces Tier 4 Final Ecomax engines, new machines at Bauma 2013

According to our sister site, Equipment World, JCB unveiled its Tier 4 Final Ecomax engines today at Bauma 2013. The engines, which JCB says will offer a “one-can” solution, remove the need for both a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC). The company also says the Tier 4 Final engines will […]

April 15, 2013

Construction Equipment

Man steals excavator, uses it to steal ATM

This brings a whole new meaning to “knocking over an ATM.” Police in Winston-Salem, North Carolina are on the hunt for a man accused of first stealing an excavator from a nearby construction site, and then using it to drive off with an entire ATM and its contents. According to WGHP Fox 8, police responded […]

April 10, 2013

Roadbuilding

Doosan introduces DX420LC-3 excavator

Our sister site, Equipment World, reported last week on Doosan’s new DX420LC-3 excavator for road building and site development. The machine is powered by a six-cylinder, 362-horsepower water-cooled diesel engine with a high-pressure common-rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder. The engine also uses a cooled exhaust gas recirculation […]

April 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Gator in the Bay: Art meets excavator

The sight of an alligator peeking above the water as it floats along the support of a bay is a common occurrence for Floridians. But a 40-ton gator? Not so much. But as the creator of this massive monster, artist Lloyd Goradesky told Miami’s WPLG there’s nothing to fear: “This is a friendly gator.” Goradesky […]

December 6, 2012