Emily Buenzle - Wed May 16, 2018
Construction Equipment Falls Into Sinkhole
A Kubota mini-excavator fell victim to a sinkhole on a construction site May 14. The incident occurred in a parking lot where crews were digging to repair a water main at the Shops at Riverside mall in Hackensack, N.J....
Mon February 12, 2018
Kobelco SK55SRX Mini-Excavators Built for Small Jobs
Mini-excavators are widely used at sites where space is limited. Users want big power in a small machine as well as stable operation, rugged construction and durability to reduce downtime. The Kobelco SK55SRX is a compact, yet tough performer that delivers full-size benefits with short-radius capabilities and exceptional features....
Thu February 08, 2018
Polluted No More: $863M Arena Removes Contaminated Soil From Site
Through careful planning, Little Caesars Arena has successfully avoided a toxic vapor issue that has plagued more than 4,000 sites throughout Michigan. State officials required Olympia Entertainment to remove the contaminated soil during construction of the $863 million arena, The Detroit News reported....
Thu November 30, 2017
ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network
ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes....
Tue October 24, 2017
Case Boosts C Series Line with CX30C Mini Excavator
With an operating weight of 6,020 lbs. (2,730 kg) and a 24.8 hp Tier IV Final engine, Case Construction Equipment's CX30C mini excavator boasts a bucket digging force of 4,520 lbs. of force. This new offering expands the Case mini excavator lineup to its broadest range of sizes ever, and provides a more comprehensive and feature-driven compact excavator solution to the landscaping, construction, utility and rental markets....
Tue September 05, 2017
Kobelco USA Names Central Equipment as Mini Excavator Dealer in Idaho
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Central Equipment to its growing dealer network. Central Equipment will represent Kobelco as a mini-excavator dealership in Idaho....
New Holland - Mon March 27, 2017
New Holland Construction Unveils New Full Line of Mini Excavators
New Holland Construction debuts its full line of mini excavators complete with six new models ranging from 1.7 to 6.0 metric tons. The New Holland Construction mini excavators offer competitive performance measures on each available model, including extended life components, liquid-cooled industrial, Tier IV Final compliant diesel engines, auto-shift traveling system and low noise levels....
Bobcat - Tue March 07, 2017
Next Generation Bobcat Excavator Feature Design, Performance, Comfort Enhancements
Bobcat Company has enhanced its compact excavators with the all-new, next generation R-Series excavators. Featuring a bold, distinct design, R-Series excavators will help boost operator productivity and comfort, as well as machine uptime protection....
Takeuchi - Wed February 15, 2017
Takeuchi-US Introduces Its First Hybrid Excavator
Takeuchi-US has released the first hybrid dual-powered excavator in its lineup with the TB216H compact excavator. The TB216H features both an electric motor and diesel engine with its own pump group to power the machine's hydraulics....
Sun February 01, 2009
New Generation of Mechanical Quick Coupler Is Simple, Efficient
Rockland Manufacturing, based in Bedford, Pa., has introduced the Klac system — a mechanical quick coupler for mini-excavators from 2,200 to 22,000 lbs. (998 to 9,980 kg). The Klac system reduces the amount of time spent unhitching and hitching attachments because of its simple design with fewer parts that eliminates the need to adjust, service or grease the coupler....
