Fri January 27, 2012
The Stumpiranha Completely Removes Stumps
The “Stumpiranha” from Leading Edge Attachments Inc. is a stump removal tool that replaces the slow process of stump grinding, and allows for complete removal without leaving grindings or stump remains that can cause sinkholes later....
Fri January 27, 2012
Case Introduces Excavator Digging Systems
Case Construction Equipment’s smart digging systems components, include new pin-on buckets, coupler buckets, the Case multi-fit coupler and the SmartFit bucket teeth system. Case pin-on buckets are designed for heavy-duty, high-capacity applications such as digging in dense soil, clay, loose rock and gravel....
Brenda Ruggiero - Thu January 19, 2012
William Charles Construction Goes Green With Komatsu Hybrid Excavator
The Komatsu HB215-1 hybrid excavator is one of the key building blocks currently being used by William Charles Construction in Loves Park, Ill., to help the company achieve its goals. “William Charles has had a sustainable approach for decades,” said Jeffrey Gregory, vice president....
Eric Olson - Mon January 09, 2012
JW Demolition Sees Big Savings With Komatsu Hybrid
For Will Dellinger, buying four new Komatsu hybrid excavators for his burgeoning demolition and recycling firm was a no-brainer. Last summer, Dellinger’s North Carolina-based company decided to invest in four of Komatsu’s new 2011 HB215-1 excavators, primarily because the model’s eco-friendly technology offers its owners such a big savings on fuel costs — as much as 40 percent....
Thu December 22, 2011
Volvo EC250D, EC300D Designed for Tough Jobs
The EC250D and EC300D excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are heavy duty machines that weigh 54,230 to 61,730 lbs. (24,598 to 28,000 kg) and 66,140 to 73,630 lbs. (30,000 to 33,398 kg) respectively....
Fri December 09, 2011
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Officially Opens New U.S. Headquarters
Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development and Georgia Department of Economic Development joined Gov. Nathan Deal Dec. 7 to announce the relocation of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. (HCEA) headquarters to Norcross, Ga., in Gwinnett County....
Fri October 21, 2011
President of Leighton A. White Finds Success With Rototilt Attachments
Dale White, president of Leighton A. White, said he only gives the best to his customers. In the case of his current workload, the best comes in the form of a Rototilt attachment, of which he has five....
Thu October 20, 2011
Komatsu Launches PC390LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator
With a flywheel horsepower of 257 hp (192 kW), the Komatsu PC390LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 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....
Wed October 12, 2011
Volvo PL3005D Is a Modern Pipelayer for the Modern Industry
The Volvo PL3005D joins the Volvo Construction Equipment line of pipelayers. With its excavator-based configuration, the machine offers a 360-degree swing with full lifting performance and functionality at all radius positions — a solution unattainable with conventional sideboom pipelayers....
Wed September 28, 2011
Innovation at the Construction Yard With the MB Crusher Bucket
It has been 10 years since MB made the crusher bucket available to the earth movement world. The crusher bucket works by taking advantage of the excavator system and can be used in many fields of application....
