Wed September 10, 2014
Tier IV Interim Power for JCB’s Largest Crawler Excavator
Tipping the scales at 84,600 lb. (38,374 kg), JCB’s JS360 is powered by a six-cylinder, 7.8-L Isuzu engine, meeting Tier IV Interim emissions standards. This highly efficient powerplant produces 281 hp (210 kW) at just 1,900 rpm, driving a sophisticated twin pump, load sensing hydraulic system to deliver strong digging performance....
Wed September 10, 2014
LiuGong Unveils 950E Large Tonnage Excavator
The 950E crawler excavator’s developments started with LiuGong’s intelligent power control system (IPC) to provide more accurate matching and control over engine speed and main pump flow, delivering more power, faster response and smoother operation....
Wed September 10, 2014
Komatsu Launches PC55MR Compact Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC55MR EPA Tier IV Final compact hydraulic excavator is designed to provide increased versatility, improved operator comfort and lower operating costs for contractors working in a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other excavation applications....
Thu September 04, 2014
Toronto Owner Operator Finds Increased Productivity in the Tightest of Places
Trailering in a 59,300 pound excavator to demolish a brick building will definitely draw notice – especially when the buildings on either side of the structure to be razed are literally just a couple feet away....
Eric Olson - Wed September 03, 2014
Raleigh Company Aims to Meet Area’s Waste Removal Needs
Getting actual dirt on your hands and coming home dog-tired at the end of the day can still buy success in this country. Dan Wall exemplifies this idea. Since 2006, through his hard work and perseverance, Wall was able to turn a one-man, one-truck operation into a booming business....
Thu August 28, 2014
Hyundai Launches R140/160/180LC-9A Excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has added three new mid-size excavator models — the R140LC-9A, R160LC-9A and the R180LC-9A, — to its 9A series product line. These machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier IV Interim engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability, according to the manufacturer....
Thu August 28, 2014
Volvo EC350E Switches Tasks With Ease
The new Volvo EC350E crawler excavator lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements in general applications. Powered by a Tier IV Final/Stage IV-compliant Volvo D13 engine, the EC350E delivers powerful digging and breakout forces alongside reduced emissions and a significant improvement in fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer....
Case - Thu August 28, 2014
Case Introduces Tier IV Final CX350D
The Case CX350D is designed to provide significant operational gains over previous models, including cycle times up to 12 percent faster, improved responsiveness and multifunctional control, and up to 14 percent greater fuel efficiency....
Thu August 28, 2014
Topcon Unveils New 2D, 3D Excavator Control Systems
Topcon Positioning Group added two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and TS-i3 sensors....
Thu August 28, 2014
Cat 390F, 374F Meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Standards
The Cat 390F and 374F excavators use fuel-efficient Cat ACERT engines — the C15 in the 374F and C18 in the 390F — to meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final emissions regulations. The new models build on the durability, reliability, and performance of the D Series, and they reflect Cat’s F Series design criteria, which include low fluid consumption for minimal operating costs, optimum operator comfort, easy serviceability, and class-leading productivity....
