Category: Excavators
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Next Generation Cat excavators deliver more choices for increased efficiency and lower operating costs in 36-ton size class
Next Generation 36-ton-size-class excavators from Caterpillar – the 336 and 336 GC – increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match contractors’ productivity and cost targets. Delivering high-production performance, the new Cat 336 features standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity of…
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Hyundai upgrades R35Z-9A compact excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced a variety of updates to the 3.5-ton-class R35Z-9A compact excavator, which the company says is designed to provide users a competitive edge in performance, convenience, serviceability and safety. One of seven 9A series models, the Hyundai R35Z-9A compact excavator was introduced to the market in 2015. It features a zero-tail-swing design for optimum…
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100% Electric excavator designed for urban building sites
Mecalac’s e12 is a 100 percent electric excavator that meets three key requirements of urban building sites: range, performance and compactness. Three major challenges The e12 is an electric version of the 12 MTX and fits perfectly within Mecalac’s philosophy of engineering equipment that is compact, high-performance and environmentally friendly for urban building sites. The architecture of the internal combustion version of the…
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Gradall XL 4300 III Excavator Lifts and Carries Big Loads
XL 4300 III Gradall excavator is exceptionally stable, allowing operators to lift and carry materials efficiently around jobsites. The exclusive Gradall design also allows the Gradall XL 4300 III excavator to work at the front, rear or either side of the machine without the need to use outriggers, which are an option on these Gradall…
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When artificial intelligence meets the construction industry
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in Aggregates Equipment, Asphalt Equipment, Attachments, Breakers, Compaction, Companies, Compressors, Concrete Equipment, Construction Software, Crushing & Screening, Demolition, Drilling, Earthmoving, Engines, Excavators, Generators, Graders, Hammers, Lifting, Loaders, Management & Maintenance, Material Handling, Pipes and Pumps, Safety & Security, Safety and Security, Scraper, Site Preparation, Surveying, Surveying and Location, Technology, Telematics and Machine Control, Tools, Transport, Trucks, Tyres, Underground utilities & PippingSo, what exactly is artificial intelligence? It is a collective term used to describe when a machine mimics human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition. AI includes a process called machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to enable a machine to learn from the data it is exposed to. Therefore, the more data…
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iCON excavate machine control adds tilt rotator support
Leica Geosystems’ iCON excavate machine control solutions now support tilt rotator control systems manufactured by SVAB, a developer of ergonomic and user-friendly control systems for industrial vehicles and equipment. The SVAB technology enables the Leica iCON excavate iXE2 and iXE3 multifunctional 2D and 3D control systems to read the rotation value through the SVAB MACS…
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Case launches CX245D, its most powerful minimum-swing excavator
Case has unveiled what it calls its most powerful and efficient minimum-swing radius excavator with the CX245D. Case boosted digging force to 34,600 pounds and lifting capacity to 22,950 pounds compared to the previous model. The company says the CX245D is designed for confined job sites, such as road and bridge work, residential projects and urban…
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KOBELCO USA Introduces SK260 and SK300 High & Wide Excavators
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA, a world class crawler excavator manufacturer, is pleased to introduce the SK260 and SK300 High & Wide (H&W) models in North America. Designed specifically for forestry applications, these new excavators boast generous ground clearance and increased crawler width for ultimate performance on rough or hilly terrain. The KOBELCO SK260 and SK300…
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Kubota’s new 8-ton Excavator now in South Africa
Smith Power Equipment (SPE), distributors in South Africa of Kubota tractors and construction equipment, has announced the arrival of the Kubota KX080-3S Super Series 8-ton excavator The KX080-3S can do almost anything that larger, more convention and designed for jobs requiring extra power and performance in confined spaces. The machines can do but it can…
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Maximum mobility in urban applications with new Volvo compact wheeled excavator
The Volvo EW60E is a highly capable machine that is well-suited to a variety of applications. Its design provides outstanding traction, swing force, breakout force and tear-out force in a compact size class that allows for convenient road travel and excellent maneuverability in confined spaces. “The EW60E is a great fit for municipalities or contractors who…