Wed December 31, 2014
Manufacturer Drills to Better Solution
At one time, Ed Amos and two of his key employees, Darin Sweeney and Steve Dennis, worked as deep foundation contractors in the Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., areas. “The REV drill powered by a Doosan excavator is the answer to some of the most important issues facing the drilling industry,” Amos, president of REV Drill Sales & Rentals, Frederick, Md., said....
Mon December 22, 2014
JCB Announces Video Series Showcasing New Generation Compact Excavators
JCB unveils part one of a three-part online video series highlighting the new generation 85Z-1 and 86C-1 compact excavators. The first video gives viewers an inside look at JCB’s rigorous manufacturing process, while the second and third videos will showcase the durable machines in action and JCB’s innovative approach to product design....
Philippe Bisson - Thu December 18, 2014
S.D. Homebuilder Takes Control of Residential Excavation
Daene Boomsma first built his name as a homebuilder. His construction company, Boom Construction, thrives in Rapid City, S. D., due to his attention to detail and one-on-one relationship with each of his customers....
Doosan - Mon December 15, 2014
Doosan DX63-3, DX85R-3 Boast Blade Float Feature, Improved Joysticks, More
While Doosan is a relatively young construction equipment brand in North America, the organization has a global manufacturing history going back more than 75 years. Doosan compact excavators complement its line of larger crawler and wheel excavators, and they provide customers with machines that are designed to access and work in confined spaces where larger excavating machines can't fit....
Tue December 09, 2014
Link-Belt X4 Excavators Now Available
Four new Link-Belt X4 excavator models are now available for the United States and for Canada. These new models feature advanced, electronically-controlled Isuzu engines that meet Final Tier IV requirements, with up to 12 percent improved fuel efficiency than previous models....
Tue December 09, 2014
John Deere 190G W, 230G W Wheeled Excavators Bring Mobility to the Job Site
The John Deere 190G W, and 230G W wheeled excavators are equipped with a powerful, rugged EPA Interim Tier IV engine, providing customers higher productivity, increased uptime, and lower daily operating costs, according to the manufacturer....
Mon December 08, 2014
Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC290LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC290LC-11 hydraulic excavator has a net 196 hp (147 kW) is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine and is EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier IV Final engines are built on a solid foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s Tier I engines....
Thu December 04, 2014
Hyundai Construction Equipment Partners With Werk-Brau Attachments
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., a leading earthmoving and material handling equipment manufacturer, announced its partnership with Werk-Brau, a well known attachment manufacturer, to now provide a wider array of attachment options to its customers....
Thu December 04, 2014
Excavator Found in Lake Michigan
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) — Police in suburban Milwaukee are investigating after a $500,000 construction vehicle was found in Lake Michigan. Oak Creek police said Tuesday the 20-ton excavator appears to have been stolen and driven off a bluff into the lake....
Wed December 03, 2014
Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New PC290LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC290LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net 196 HP (147 kW), the PC290LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified....
