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Mon June 25, 2012

AIM HDT24 Excavator Thumb Increases the Versatility of Excavators

AIM Attachment’s HDT24 universal mechanical excavator thumb features an AR400 steel structure built for a tight fit to work in coordination with any bucket — without wasted motion. AIM HDT24 thumbs are 24 in....

Mon June 25, 2012

AIM HD60 Excavator Buckets are Durable

AIM HD60 excavator buckets feature durable construction highlighted by AR400 steel cutting edges and side cutters. Other highlights include thick horizontal wear straps, full-curve side wear straps and lifting D-rings as standard features....

Mon June 25, 2012

25,000th Kobelco Excavator Rolls Off Assembly Line in Calhoun

Highlighting the continued demand for fuel efficient, high-performance excavators, Kobelco Construction Machinery America announced the production of its 25,000th American-made excavator at the company’s manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Ga.....

Wed June 06, 2012

Tier IV Engines Among Host of Changes to JS Models

JCB’s JS260, JS330 and JS360 tracked excavators will be the first models in the firm’s comprehensive excavator line-up to move to Tier IV Interim compliant engines. The Isuzu engines will retain the same power output, while benefitting from increased efficiency....

Mon June 04, 2012

New Millennium Rentals Opens New Facility in Florida, N.Y.

New Millennium Rentals in Florida, N.Y., a rental company offering excavators with specialized attachments to contractors and municipalities for special jobs, has moved into a new larger facility. New Millennium Rentals has moved into its new 12,000 sq.-ft....

Wed June 06, 2012

Binder Machinery Showcases New ’12 Product Offerings

On May 18, Binder Machinery of South Plainfield, N.J., held an event to showcase new product offerings to its customers. The event attracted many of the biggest and most well known contractors in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania....

Mon June 04, 2012

Three ’Trains’ of Multiple Excavators Turn J.F. White Into a Boston Hero

J. F. White Contracting Company, one of Massachusetts’ largest heavy/civil contractors, is about to finish rebuilding a 56-mi. (90 km) commuter railway in metropolitan Boston. It is nearly a year ahead of schedule and under budget, due to the company’s unique use of three “trains” of multiple excavators mounted on railroad bodies, outfitted with complex and semi-automated hydraulic attachments....

Fri June 01, 2012

M313D, M315D Wheeled Excavators Have Multiple Added Value Features

The four-cylinder Cat M300D Series wheeled excavator models — M313D and M315D — have earned a solid reputation for reliable performance, long-term durability, versatility, fuel efficiency and low operating costs....

Fri June 01, 2012

Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC210LC-10 Excavator

With a net horsepower of 158 (118 kW), Komatsu’s 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 designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer....

Wed May 16, 2012

Kobelco SK170 Mark 9 Excavator Delivers Power, Versatility

Kobelco Construction Machinery America has added the SK170 full-size, high-performance excavator to the Kobelco Mark 9 excavator series. These Tier IV models include the SK210, SK260, SK295, SK350 and SK485 Mark 9 excavators....