Wed August 10, 2011
Redesigned Backhoe Loaders From Volvo Construction Equipment Combine Two Machines in One Unit
With the launch of its new BL60B and BL70B, Volvo Construction Equipment has thoroughly redesigned its backhoe loader range — offering improved performance, usability and a modern appearance, according to the manufacturer....
Wed August 10, 2011
Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 Excavators Debut
Hitachi’s ZX290LC-5 and the ZX870LC-5 represent the first two waves of Dash-5 excavators to roll out in 2011. The ZX250LC-5, ZX290LC-5, and ZX350LC-5 will be the first to arrive at dealers. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX850LC-5 will launch later this summer....
Wed August 10, 2011
Hitachi ZX-5 Excavators Use Isuzu Engines With EGR Technology to Meet Interim Tier IV Regulations
The new series of Hitachi Zaxis Dash-5 excavators feature Isuzu engines with cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and exhaust filters consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter to meet the 2011 EPA Interim Tier IV (IT4)/EU Stage IIIB emissions regulations mandated for 174- to 750-hp (129 to 559 kW) diesel engines....
Wed August 10, 2011
Excavator Customers, Deere Designers Collaborate to Create New G-Series Excavators
The direct result of ongoing collaboration between excavator customers and Deere engineers, John Deere has launched three new G-Series excavators featuring IT4-certified engines, more power and cab improvements to increase visibility....
Wed August 10, 2011
Kobelco Introduces Three New Mark 9 Excavators
Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduced three new full-size, high performance excavators — the SK260-9, SK295-9 and SK350-9. The new Mark 9 excavators feature an upgrade to Kobelco’s intelligent hydraulics, and introduce a new economy power mode....
Wed August 10, 2011
Leica PowerDigger 2D Excavator Guidance System Features Automatic Elevation
By expanding on Leica’s PowerSnap technology, Leica PowerDigger 2D makes excavating easier and more productive. Using the same panel on a dozer, excavator or grader saves money on training and equipment while minimizing down time....
Wed August 10, 2011
Leica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Slope Cutting by 30 Percent
An Oregon excavating contractor has found that a 2D guidance system from Leica Geosystems improved the productivity of an excavator by 30 percent when cutting slopes to a precise grade. About a year ago, Pihl Inc., a grading and excavation contractor based in Banks, Ore., bought the PowerDigger Plus guidance system from Leica Geosystems and fitted it onto a Kobelco 235 excavator....
Wed August 10, 2011
Liebherr R 924 Crawler Excavator Performs in a Compact Size
The R 924 compact swing offers the performance specification of a standard excavator and also the reduced size of a compact machine. The constructive design of the R 924 compact swing enables high excavating and loading performance to be achieved, even in very tight spaces....
Wed August 10, 2011
Wacker Neuson Expands Product Line With New Wheeled Excavators
Wacker Neuson launched two new compact wheeled excavators to the North American market — the 7 ton (6.5 t), model 6503, and the 10.5 ton (9.5 t), model 9503. “The major benefit of the 6503 and 9503 is the mobility, saving time and money,” according to Jay Baudhuin, compact product manager of Wacker Neuson....
Wed August 10, 2011
Vertical Digging System to Increase Compact Excavator Efficiency
Wacker Neuson added vertical digging system (VDS) to select compact excavators in 2011. The VDS compensates for height differences on uneven terrain and quickly sets the operator in an upright position, greatly increasing productivity, according the manufacturer....
