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Construction Equipment

Kobelco’s new SK350LC crawler excavator boasts improved hydraulic system, 3 engine modes

Kobelco Construction Machinery has launched one of the company’s largest crawler excavator models, the 81,800-pound SK350LC. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the SK350 delivers a 50,582-pound digging force and a 24-foot 10-inch dig depth. The excavator offers a 1.57- to 2.09-cubic-yard bucket and has a 10.0-rpm swing speed, ensuring quick cycle times. The SK350LC features a […]

July 17, 2013

Construction Equipment

Hyundai launches R480LC-9A and R520LC-9A production-class crawler excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched two new production-class crawler excavators, the R480LC-9A and R520LC-9A, featuring 108,420-pound and 114,820-pound operating weights, respectively. The Tier 4 interim excavators are powered by a low emission, low noise Cummins QSX11.9 engine, and feature a high power-to-weight ratio and rapid torque rise. Features include a variable speed fan clutch, two-stage […]

June 17, 2013

Gear

Hyundai expands 9A Series with three new Tier 4 Interim crawler excavators

Experience improved operator comfort and enhanced performance with the RC300LC-9A, 330LC-9A and 380LC-9A crawler excavators from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Featuring a Tier 4 Interim engine upgrade and improved hydraulics, the excavators are suited for mid-size and large excavating projects, site prep, pipeline installation, demolition and road and utility work. A low emission, low noise […]

May 16, 2013

Dealers

Case dealer modifies CX250C excavator for operator who lost hand

Now this is customer service. A Case Construction equipment dealer from Tromso, Norway has modified a CX250C crawler excavator so that one of its best customers’ operators can return to work after an accident that took much of his right hand. Contractor KIME Maskinentreprenor Kare Isaksen, which does pipe and underwater excavation, road and pavement construction, […]

April 28, 2013

Gear

Hyundai launches R260LC-9A crawler excavator with improved fuel economy

Hyundai has added to its new 9A series with the launch of its latest crawler excavator, the R260LC-9A.  The machine features a Tier 4 Interim engine, improved hydraulics, a more comfortable cab and greater durability over previous models. The excavator is powered by the Tier 4 Interim-compliant, 178-horsepower Cummins QSB6.7 with Direct Flow, an air […]

April 9, 2013

Gear

Doosan announces performance and Tier 4 upgrades to DX140LC-3 and DX180LC-3 excavators

Doosan today announced upgrades to two of its excavators: the DX140LC-3 and the DX180LC-3. The excavators feature Tier 4 interim-compliant engines and features perfect for commercial construction and road building. The excavators are powered by 6-cylinder DL06K engines generating 109 horsepower on the DX140LC-3 and 125 horsepower on the DX180LC-3. The DX140LC-3 has a […]

February 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

Quick Data

Crawler Excavators A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. By Marcia Gruver Doyle                     $325,000 Top auction price for large excavators, paid for a 2007 Komatsu PC800LC-8 at an IronPlanet auction on Aug. 4, 2011.* […]

May 26, 2012

Construction Equipment

Machine Matters More

No need to be compact for compaction By Mike Anderson Crawler excavators surpassing 30 metric tons are increasingly taking the attachment-carrier role traditionally played by 20-ton-class machines, says Volvo’s Joel Escalante. Larger carrier attachment use adds an element of caution, however. A mismatched attachment could instantly render the excavator useless. “It’s crucial to ensure the […]

April 5, 2012