Kobelco - Mon February 23, 2015
Kobelco Introduces SK350, SK500 Mass Excavators to the U.S. Market
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has launched its SK350 and SK500 mass excavators to the U.S. market. Designed to provide high productivity, both machines offer the ability to efficiently handle mass quantities of material with the largest bucket sizes available, according to the manufacturer....
JCB - Thu February 19, 2015
The JCB JS220 Excavator is Engineered with Strength, Productivity, and Efficiency
The JCB JS220 excavator weighs in at around 22 tons (22 t) and is engineered with strength, productivity, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of maintenance. A closed box section revolving frame increases strength and reduces stress and makes the JS220 resistant to impact damage, according to the manufacturer....
Bobcat - Thu February 19, 2015
Bobcat Introduces New Compact Excavator Depth Check System for Improved Accuracy
Bobcat compact excavator owners can increase performance, profitability and productivity by adding the new Bobcat depth check system option — a grade control system. The system is available for use with E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 models, with either standard or long-arm iterations....
Komatsu - Wed February 18, 2015
Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New PC390LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC390LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net horsepower of 257 hp. (192 kW), the PC390LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified....
Gradall - Mon February 16, 2015
Gradall Introduces Series V Excavators With Volvo Engines
Gradall Industries has announced the introduction of Series V hydraulic excavator models, including the upgrade to Tier 4-Final compliant diesel engines, acquired in an arrangement with Volvo Penta. Tier 4 Final-compliant five- and eight-liter diesel engines meet the highest global standards including the demanding Stage IV (EU) and Tier 4 Final (US) emission reduction requirements....
Wed February 11, 2015
Wedge Lock Thumbs Expand Doosan Attachment Offering
Doosan has expanded the versatility of its excavators with the addition of eight main pin thumbs and seven pro-link wedge lock thumbs that are compatible with wedge lock attachments. The new Doosan thumb attachments are compatible with the wedge lock buckets and quick couplers, and give more flexibility to operators who use the wedge lock couplers....
LBX - Tue February 10, 2015
LBX Hosts Event, Launches X4 Series
LBX Company LLC hosted a North American dealer event in its corporate headquarters city of Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 12 and 13 to announce the launch of its new Link-Belt excavator X4 series. The event drew dealers from throughout the United States and Canada to see and learn about the new line....
Debbie McClung - Tue February 10, 2015
Manage Your Fleet, Grow Your Profits
A proper cost-of-ownership model doesn’t have to be overly complicated, but having one in place is necessary for making smart operations decisions, especially when adding a new crawler or wheel excavator to an equipment lineup....
Dale Mickle - Tue February 10, 2015
Frigid Weather Couldn’t Slow Oil Sands Road Development
Canada’s oil sands are extremely inaccessible, mostly because of the muskeg that surrounds it. Muskeg is soft and marshy ground, which makes it very difficult to travel on or through, much less build a road across....
Volvo - Thu February 05, 2015
Volvo EC480E Sets the Standard for Efficient Excavation
The heavy-duty Volvo EC480E crawler excavator is a productive machine that lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC480E delivers high digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency....
