Tue February 12, 2013
Komatsu America Corp. Launches a New Addition to the Dash-10 Excavator Series
Komatsu America Corp. recently introduced the PC138USLC-10 tight tail swing hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight range of 31,791 – 32,628 pounds (14,420 – 14,800 kg), the PC138USLC-10’s short tail swing radius makes it an ideal machine for confined work areas such as one lane of traffic or urban environments, according to the company....
Tue February 12, 2013
Hitachi ZX245USLC-5 Packs Performance, Versatility, Durability
The largest of Hitachi’s reduced-tail-swing excavators, the design of the ZX245USLC-5 allows the machine to rotate freely within a small radius, so they are more productive around obstacles and confined spaces such as alleys or close to buildings....
Amber Reed - Tue February 12, 2013
Tips for Tracking Undercarriage Wear on Mini-Excavators
Because the undercarriage on your compact excavator works as a system, wear is unavoidable. “All of an undercarriage’s moving components — sprockets, idlers, chain and pads — are wear items,” said Jesus Santos, product specialist, Terex Construction Americas....
Thu February 07, 2013
Cab Improvements, Final Tier IV Engine Highlight Design of John Deere 35G Compact Excavator
A smaller, nimbler cousin to John Deere’s G-Series excavators, the 35G is designed for rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground and site development, and offers a Final Tier IV engine, without the need for an after treatment device....
Thu February 07, 2013
Doosan DX140LC, DX180LC Excavators Offer Performance Upgrades
The Doosan DX140LC-3 and DX180LC-3 excavators have been upgraded to allow operators to customize the excavator to a variety of working conditions, making these excavators ideal for rental, site development, commercial construction and highway/street development, according to the manufacturer....
Tue February 05, 2013
Komatsu America’s PC650LC-8 Driven by Productivity, Advanced Design, Reliability
The Komatsu PC650LC-8, with a flywheel horsepower of 429 hp (320 kW), is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 engine. The electronically controlled HPCR (high pressure common rail) fuel injection system is EPA Tier III emissions certified, provides low noise operation and remains fuel efficient while delivering power and productivity....
Mary Reed - Wed February 06, 2013
Leading Edge Attachments Stars on ’Gold Rush’
One of the most popular TV shows today is the Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush,” in which prospectors undergo hardships and cope with various crises as they attempt to locate and mine gold deposits....
Thu January 31, 2013
PC2000-8 Driven by Power, Advanced Maintenance Technology
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC2000-8 hydraulic excavator has a net horsepower of 956 hp (712.6 kW), an operating weight between 440,920 to 450,000 lbs. (200,000 to 204,116 kg) and a bucket capacity range of 15.7 to 17.9 cu....
Thu January 31, 2013
Komatsu PC5500 Hydraulic Shovel Offers Reliability, Durability
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC5500-6 hydraulic super shovel, with an operating weight between 531 and 549 tons (482 to 498 t) and a shovel capacity of 38 cu. yd. (29 cu m) can help mines move more material in less time thereby reducing the cost per ton and increasing profits....
Wed January 30, 2013
The PC210LC-10 Joins Dash 10 Excavator Series
With a net horsepower of 158 hp (118 kW), the PC210LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation to design a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer....
