Mon May 18, 2015
Case Introduces Five New Excavator Plate Compactors
Case Construction Equipment introduced five new plate compactors to its attachments lineup — the SC-30, SC-60, SC-80, SC-110 and SC-220. The plate compactors are ideal for utility work, and are primarily used to compact the foundation in shallower trenches and prevent movement/ground upheaval....
Mon May 18, 2015
Volvo EC380EHR, EC480EHR Reach New Heights of Productivity
Volvo Construction Equipment’s EC380EHR and EC480EHR high reach demolition excavators are designed and built to offer maximum safety in all demolition applications. A frame-mounted falling object guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view cameras provide a complete view of the job site at all times....
Wed May 13, 2015
Volvo EC220E Offers Best-in-Class Efficiency
The 22-ton (20 t) Volvo EC220E is the newest excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment and is fitted with a top-range Tier IV Final Volvo D6 engine that meets strict emissions legislation across North America without compromising on power....
Wed May 06, 2015
JCB Launches 67C-1 Conventional Tailswing Compact Excavator
JCB has unveiled a 7.3 ton (6.7 t) conventional tail-swing compact excavator, as part of its commitment to continuous product development and productivity improvement. With growing global demand for compact excavators, the 67C-1 delivers durability, efficiency and productivity....
Wed May 06, 2015
Doosan DX140LC, DX140LCR Crawler Excavators Move to Tier IV Compliance
Two new Doosan crawler excavators have been added to the Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The 15.4 ton (14 t) DX140LC-5 and DX140LCR-5 Tier IV-compliant machines replace the interim Tier IV “dash-3” models....
Wed May 06, 2015
JCB 100C-1 Compact Excavator Meets Changing Demand
JCB is set to launch an 11 ton (10 t) conventional tailswing compact excavator to meet the growing demand from customers in the USA, the UK, France and Germany. The 100C-1 is based on the frame of the recently released 9.5 ton (8.6 t) 86C-1 compact machine, but with a more powerful engine, larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance....
Tue May 05, 2015
A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader
CEG takes a look back at this history of a true workhorse in the world of heavy equipment - the Backhoe Loader. Early development of hydraulic systems for what would become the backhoe loader proceeded in parallel in the USA and the UK....
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - Mon May 04, 2015
Latham, N.Y.’s Bette & Cring Add Two New Excavators to Its Fleet
It’s twins for Bette & Cring — excavators that is!This diversified construction management, design-build and general contracting firm headquartered in Latham, N.Y., recently purchased two Doosan DX350LC excavators from Robert H....
Paul Posel - Mon May 04, 2015
When a 5,000-Acre Test Site Shuts Down, What’s Next?
(NOTE:If you clicked here to read the story titled, "A Look at the History of the Backhoe Loader," please click here for the story. We regret any inconvenience. News headlines such as “GM to Close Proving Grounds” and “GM Site Reborn as Housing Development” tell only part of the story....
Fri May 01, 2015
Takeuchi: The Right Way for Right-of-Way Clearing
We’ve all seen our lights flicker on and off, or have come home to see the clocks on the stove flashing twelve o’clock — this is usually due to a short-circuit on a local power line. Trees and vegetation that come in contact with power lines can cause short-circuiting and other problems....
