Excavation
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
Hyundai introduced the Hyundai HX130LCR, its 15th HX series excavator model and third compact-radius model, which gives contractors the added versatility of working in confined spaces. The 13.5-ton machine is powered by a 73.6-horsepower Perkins 854F Tier 4 Final diesel engine. It has a standard op..
General Contractor Tackles The Challenge Of High-Profile, Urban Job Site
When Corinthian Contractors was awarded a subcontractor bid in late 2015 to do excavation, material hauling and placement service work during phase two of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, owner Jamie Doll knew he would need the right mix of construction equipment to efficiently complete the jo..
Titan Machinery Donates CASE Equipment
CASE Construction Equipment dealer Titan Machinery donated the use of two excavators to Team Rubicon for a service project and training event at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa and Nebraska. The excavators – a CX210C and CX250D – were used to remove several levees and water culverts as p..
OCT Equipment Donation Has Lasting Impact
CASE Construction Equipment dealer OCT Equipment donated a compact track loader and excavator to Team Rubicon for demolition of a Korean War veteran’s house that was deemed uninhabitable. The initiative is led by Honoring America’s Warriors and will lead to the construction of a brand new home for H..
Report: Global Mini Excavators Market to Surpass $8 Billion by 2021
According to Global Mini Excavators Market 2017-2021 from Technavio, the worldwide mini-excavators market is expected to grow to $8.43 billion by 2021, due to the following factors: Unprecedented demand for energy expanding utilities sector Demand from rental market Increasing adoption of mini ..
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. Announced as New Dealer for Takeuchi
Takeuchi-US has added Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. to its dealer network, serving construction, paving, mining, pipeline, aggregate and industrial customers in Oklahoma and Texas. Established over 30 years ago in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kirby-Smith now has 10 locations in the U.S. with Takeuchi pro..
John Deere Updates Versatile 75G and 85G Excavators
Capable of working around congested job sites in efficient fashion, the updated John Deere 75G and 85G excavators boast new customer-inspired features. These include hand-controlled proportional auxiliary hydraulics and the ability to be equipped with a hydraulic coupler that allows the machines to ..
New Website Offers Free Safe-Digging Tickets
In honor of National Safe Digging Month this April, PG&E encourages everyone planning excavation projects big and small to get a free safe-digging ticket using a new and convenient tool, 811express.com. Customers, excavators and contractors are urged to take just one minute and use the online servic..
Kansas Governor Proclaims April as Safe Digging Month
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has proclaimed April as “Safe Digging Month.” The proclamation, in concurrence with National Safe Digging Month, reminds Kansans to call 811 before starting any outdoor that requires digging—including landscaping and home improvement projects. Calling 811 is a no-cost, ..
Massachusetts Public Works Honors Two Employees
Two underground construction employees were honored by the Cambridge Department of Public Works for their work in the third and fourth quarters of 2016 on March 8, 2017. Michael Abcunas, a Sewer Use Compliance Officer, and Paulo Almeida, a Construction Utility Inspector/Lic., received the organizat..
Errant Excavator Blamed for Iowa Pipeline Leak
HANLONTOWN, Iowa (AP) — An Oklahoma-based company has blamed an errant excavator for damaging a pipeline in northern Iowa that spilled nearly 47,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Magellan Midstream Partners released a statement Tuesday saying the excavator apparently didn’t check with regulators about th..
Bobcat E32 Compact Excavator
A popular model in the 3- to 4-ton size class, the Bobcat E32 compact excavator provides unmatched power, excelling in a variety of high-load conditions — due to class-leading multi-function cycle times. The Tier 4-compliant compact excavator features a non-DPF engine solution, first-class operato..
John Deere Updates Excavator, Intros Utility Wheel Loaders
The latest John Deere equipment to be updated to meet the needs of today’s contractors includes the production-class 470G LC excavator and K Series-II utility wheel loaders. The 367-horsepower 470G LC now comes fully loaded with an EPA Final Tier 4 13.5L diesel engine and automatically cleaning die..
Five Factors To Consider Before Selecting A Crawler Or Wheel Excavator
At first glance, it may seem like the only noticeable difference between crawler and wheel excavators is their undercarriage. But if you look more closely, you will notice each machine has its own features and benefits that need to be considered before purchasing. Ground conditions, for example, pl..
Kobelco SK140SRLC Series Excavators
The newest model (SK140SRLC-5) in the Kobelco SK140SRLC series retains the compact design and short rear swing agility while providing industry-leading value, productivity and durability through enhanced capabilities. It boasts a dynamic digging force of 21,357 pounds to achieve leading-class work v..
Company Begins Excavating Pipeline After Leak
HELENA, Ala. (AP) — A company says it is excavating the gasoline pipeline that exploded and erupted in flames in Alabama this week. A statement Thursday from the Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co. says “substantial progress” has been made since work began Wednesday night at the rural site so..
Reminder: August 11 is National 811 Day
With National 811 Day happening this week, here are some more activities and events that are helping to promote the toll-free, call-before-digging phone number and its important damage prevention message: An inaugural 811 Block Party will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 11 in the Kans..
Nearly Half Of Homeowners Who Dig Are At Risk
In support of National 811 Day on Aug. 11, a Common Ground Alliance (CGA) survey found nearly half (45 percent) of American homeowners who plan to dig this year for projects like landscaping, installing a fence or mailbox, or building a deck, pond or patio, will put themselves and their communities ..
Montabert V32 Heavy Range Hydraulic Breaker
The Montabert V32 heavy range hydraulic breaker features variable-speed technology that automatically adjusts impact energy and striking rate in response to changes in material hardness, maximizing productivity. Designed for use on excavators weighing between 39,700 and 66,150 pounds, the V32 hydrau..
John Deere 135G Reduced Tail Swing Excavator Delivers Impressive Dig Force
The 97 horsepower, IT4 John Deere 135G reduced tail swing excavator delivers impressive arm force, dig force and lift capacity. Its reduced-tail-swing design allows it to work closer to objects on congested jobsites, plus it is easy to transport to the next job. And with increased arm force, dig fo..
Northwest Gas Association to Contractors and Homeowners: Call 811 Before Digging
The Northwest Gas Association urges contractors and homeowners to “know what’s below” by calling 811 before digging. Idaho, Oregon and Washington law requires anyone who plans to dig more than 12 inches deep for any reason to call and notify 811 at least two business days prior to digging. Calling 8..
Bobcat E45 Compact Excavator Offers True Zero House Tail Swing
The Bobcat E45 compact excavator offers true zero house tail swing with a smoother and more efficient hydraulic system, increased arm breakout force, lift capacity, dump height and slew force. The E45 is equipped with load sense hydraulics which gives a smooth and predictable response to the joystic..
Volvo Short Swing Radius Compact Excavators Have The Power To Perform
The ECR58D and ECR88D short swing radius compact excavators from Volvo feature automatic two-speed travel for superior traction, and hydraulic travel pedals for easy and accurate track control. Thanks to their reinforced, three-piece, high-tensile steel X-shaped frame undercarriage, they are durable..
April is National Safe Digging Month. Celebrate by Calling 811 Before Digging.
An underground pipeline or utility line is damaged by a digging project once every six minutes in the United States. Take a moment during the month of April – National Safe Digging Month – to remember always to call 811 when you plan a digging project – whether it is a large commercial or industrial..
Hitachi Utility-Class Excavators Get Upgrade
Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas has upgraded three models of its utility-class excavators to meet EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV emission standards. The ZX130-6, ZX160LC-6 and ZX180LC-6 are equipped with an EPA FT4/EU Stage IV Isuzu engine complete with integrated engine technologies a..
CASE CX210D Excavator
The CX210D excavator from CASE provide operational gains including a 12 percent faster cycle time, improved responsiveness and multifunctional control, and up to 14 percent greater fuel efficiency. CASE also increased breakout force on the CX210 excavator by as much as 6 percent. Weighing in at 48,..
Excavators: Caterpillar
The Caterpillar 336F excavator is built to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, and it comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdown setting turns the engine off after a ..
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas
Hyundai Construction Equipment has added three new mid-size excavator models, the Hyundai R140LC-9A, R160LC-9A and the R180LC-9A, to their 9A series product line. These machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier 4 Interim e..
Excavators: Case
The CX700B Case excavator achieves high performance on the job with the CASE Tier-III certified Isuzu engine. Digging force is increased by 10 percent with the Auto Power Boost feature while overall operation is simplified with three work modes on the right hand console: Automatic, Heavy and Speed P..
Kobelco’s SK350LC excavator
The Kobelco SK350LC excavator is a robust 82,200-pound machine powered by a 270 hp., Tier IV Final HINO engine. With a digging force of 50,600 pounds, a digging depth of 24 feet 10 inches, a suggested 0.875-2.75 cubic yard bucket range and a swing speed of 10 rpm., this crawler excavator ensures qui..
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