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Tue September 20, 2011

Liebherr Introduces the R900 Crawler Excavator

The Liebherr R900 C excavator is powered by a Liebherr D 934 S diesel engine according to level IIIA / Tier III rated at 129 hp (96 kW) 4 cylinder in-line. Due to its size and power, this excavator is suited for hilly terrain, inner-city areas or applications where space is limited....

Fri September 16, 2011

Volvo Construction Equipment to Invest for Excavator Production in Kaluga, Russia

As part of its on-going expansion in developing markets, Volvo Construction Equipment has announced it will build a new excavator plant in Kaluga, Russia. The new plant will be built on the 37 acres of land Volvo acquired in 2007....

Fri August 26, 2011

Deere Introduces Three New Customer-Inspired G-Series Excavators

Responding to customer demand for enhanced productivity through increased hydraulic flow and a more comfortable cab, John Deere Construction & Forestry has expanded its new Interim Tier IV-certified (IT4) G-Series hydraulic excavator line with three new models....

Fri August 26, 2011

More Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut

The second group of new ZX Dash-5 excavators has been released by Hitachi. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX870LC-5 models replace the predecessor ZX450LC-3, ZX650LC-3, and ZX850LC-3 units. These new Dash-5 excavators are more productive, according to the manufacturer....

Wed August 24, 2011

LiuGong Introduces New D-Series Crawler Excavators

LiuGong’s D-Series is the company’s new generation of intelligent crawler excavators featuring computer-aided systems for greater operating efficiency, lower fuel consumption and overall reliability....

Wed August 24, 2011

Liebherr’s R 916 Is 6th Generation Advanced Litronic Crawler Excavator

Liebherr’s R 916 advanced litronic has a four-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 157 hp (115 kW). This construction-machinery engine complies with the Stage IIIA/Tier III exhaust emission regulations....

Wed August 24, 2011

Komatsu Launches PC240LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

With a flywheel horsepower of 177 hp (132 kW), Komatsu’s PC240LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 55,000 lbs....

Wed August 24, 2011

Komatsu Introduces Hybrid HB215LC-1 Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu America Corp has introduced the Hybrid HB215LC-1 hydraulic excavator into the North American market. Now in its second generation, the HB215LC-1 builds on the first generation Komatsu hybrid excavator....

Fri August 26, 2011

Komatsu Launches PC360LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

With a flywheel horsepower of 257 hp (192 kW), Komatsu’s PC360LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 79,000 lbs....

Thu August 11, 2011

Unpredictable Economy Downsizes Crestview’s Projects

As Whalley Park nears completion, few people are as familiar with the site as Aaron Dziengelewski. He did all of the final grading on the portion of the property that has been cleared. Having flexible equipment options for this project and others has helped Crestview Construction, Inc., a company started 28 years ago by his father, John, and partner, Bernie LeDuc, keep working in today’s unpredictable construction economy....