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Excavators: Page 8
Cat Unveils New 395 Excavator: Bigger, Stronger, Faster 390F Replacement
Bigger isn’t always better. But in the case of the new Cat 395, which was unveiled at ConExpo 2020, it definitely is. The new Cat 395 replaces the 390F and is the largest machine in Cat’s next generation excavator lineup. This is a beefed-up, performance-driven machine and one that Cat says is designed […]
March 20, 2020
With staff out of ConExpo, Volvo CE tries connecting with QR codes
When it comes to construction equipment marketing, there always needs to be a Plan B. Plan B came immediately into play for Volvo Construction Equipment when parent Volvo Group announced on Thursday that it was withdrawing from ConExpo 2020 due to coronavirus safety concerns. Its statement was amended on Friday to say that the full […]
March 12, 2020
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Trimble intros aftermarket GPS for excavators
The Trimble GPS/GNSS is an aftermarket kit for excavators introduced at the World of Concrete. Find out what it offers contractors here on Equipment World.
March 6, 2020
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Hyundai CE to produce hydrogen-powered excavators, forklifts by 2023
Hyundai Construction Equipment says it has joined forces with Hyundai Motor Group and Hyundai Mobis to develop what it says is the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment. The three Hyundai entities have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop hydrogen-powered forklifts and medium and large hydrogen-powered excavators, with a 2023 mass production and distribution target […]
February 27, 2020
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Kobelco to display 20+ machines in ConExpo North Hall, including hybrid excavator
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA will showcase more than 20 machines at its 31,000-plus-square-foot display in the North Hall in booth N10037. On display will be a hybrid excavator, the first Generation 11 excavator available in North America, an array of new conventional models, and several compact and short radius excavators. In the booth will be […]
February 24, 2020
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Volvo’s EC300E Hybrid excavator ain’t got that swing; captures boom-down energy instead
Instead of capturing an excavator’s swing energy to provide an electric assist to the engine, the hydraulic hybrid assist system on Volvo Construction Equipment’s upcoming 30-ton EC300E Hybrid uses the energy generated by the boom down motion and captures it hydraulically to assist in the boom up motion. “This is where you need most of […]
January 27, 2020
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6th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Technic Liebherr R 9800 is a highly detailed, remote control replica model excavator
If you want to give the equipment-crazed person in your life a gift that will keep on giving for quite some time, consider this incredible new Liebherr R 9800 Lego Technic set. With 4,108 pieces and seven motors on board, this R 9800 is a highly-detailed replica model of Liebherr’s real life mining excavator. Not […]
December 13, 2019
Construction Equipment
With electrification on horizon, latest compact excavators defined by improved hydraulics, new tech
More tech packed into lower-cost machines  Technology has always been a tricky issue for compact equipment. Tech features can be expensive and represent a higher percentage of total initial cost than on larger models. And the same technology that provides clear value for production-class equipment doesn’t have the same return on investment for compact […]
November 15, 2019
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Demolish tall buildings with Kobelco’s new SK400DLC, SK550DLC excavators
Kobelco’s new SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 excavators are designed for tearing down buildings eight to nine stories high. The crawler excavators can be configured four different ways through a joint system starting at the common base boom for three reach lengths and for digging. For demolition of lower levels, the attached separate boom has a working […]
November 11, 2019
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Stick-steer travel on Cat’s new 306 CR XTC excavator gives you skid-steer functionality in a digging machine
We gave you a first look at the new Cat 306 CR compact excavator from the ICUEE show a month ago. You can see our initial video coverage here. But more recently we got a full look and proper demo of this machine at Caterpillar’s BCP headquarters in Clayton, North Carolina. Below we’ll run through […]
November 4, 2019
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New E145 is Bobcat’s largest excavator
The new 15-ton Bobcat E145 excavator has all new features and is Bobcat's largest excavator to date. Check out the video here on Equipment World.
October 24, 2019
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Bobcat launches its largest excavator: 15-ton E145 is strong, nimble and durable
Bobcat is delivering an excavator that can handle the most challenging tasks while also staying nimble at only 12 inches of tail swing. More details here.
October 7, 2019
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New Komatsu PC2000-11 excavator gets power boost for loading 200-ton trucks
Komatsu’s new PC2000-11 excavator is designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid-frame dump trucks faster than its predecessor, boosting productivity up to 12 percent. To achieve the performance increase, Komatsu gave the new hydraulic excavator a 9 percent increase in power over the PC2000-8, for a total of 1,046 net horsepower, and added a new […]
September 27, 2019
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LiuGong launches new F-Series excavators with electro-hydraulic control, improved cooling
LiuGong has launched its sixth generation of F-series excavators with sizes ranging from 1.8 to over 100 tons. The company is stressing improvements in technology for its lineup. Those improvements include an electronically controlled hydraulic system designed for better management of flow distribution. An intelligent cooling system that adjusts fan speed to water, oil and […]
September 9, 2019
Construction Equipment
Boulder tips dumper, operator bails
These folks aren’t professionals by any means, but that doesn’t make this whole fiasco any easier to watch.
August 30, 2019
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Doosan intros 19-ton DX170LC-5 excavator for easier transport, high performance
Doosan’s new 19-ton DX170LC-5 crawler excavator is designed for easier hauling from job-to-job by reducing the need for a special transport permit, the company says. Doosan had small to mid-size contractors in mind when adding the new model, which is geared toward handling such jobs as residential basements and commercial-building footings. With a weight of […]
August 8, 2019
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Kobelco launches SK850LC-10 excavator with comfort upgrades
As Kobelco's largest model in its latest generation of excavators, the new SK850LC-10 combines durability and comfort with fuel economy. Details here.
July 11, 2019
Construction Equipment
Volvo expands excavator lineup with 20-ton EC200E
The new EC200E excavator is a 20-ton model that is primarily designed for those in need of a light- to medium-duty excavator. Details on Equipment World.
June 17, 2019
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