Excavators perform the heavy-duty, earth-moving functions that are so crucial to many construction operations. These diggers range in size from compact units to enormous heavy excavators weighing in excess of two million pounds.
Sometimes, it seems as if just the passing of time results in change. Factors such as necessity for greater efficiency or more production drive changes in processes and industries.
Yanmar Compact Equipment introduced the ViO35-7 mini excavator, featuring significant productivity, configuration and operator experience improvements.
New Holland Construction introduced the all-new E90D midi excavator. Powered by a robust 73-hp engine, the E90D boasts the highest horsepower in its class, setting a new standard for power and efficiency in midi excavators, according to the manufacturer.
JCB expands its popular X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the biggest and most powerful model yet — the new 370X.
Komatsu's PC4000-11E electrically powered hydraulic mining excavator merges the powerful digging force of high-performance diesel machines with the lower carbon footprint of an electrically powered machine.
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a type of beetle that feeds on ash trees. When the adult EAB lays eggs under the tree's bark, the larvae — which hatch in seven to 10 days — bore into the tree and feed.
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X "Smart" crawler excavator.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) welcomed nearly a thousand customers and dealers to its North American headquarters for Volvo Days, showcasing dozens of new and existing products and offering networking, a dynamic machine show, factory tours and hands-on experience with machines and services.
Volvo Construction Equipment continues to transform expectations of what's possible with electric construction equipment with the North American introduction of its mid-size L120 Electric wheel loader and the new-generation EC230 Electric excavator.
The town of Tillamook, Ore., is perhaps best known for its famous cheese, but around construction sites these days, it's known for the excavator at work on the $52.7 million Tillamook South Jetty repair project.