Fri February 09, 2007
Hitachi Compact Excavator Has Adjustable Undercarriage
Two of the improvements to the new Zaxis 17U-2 compact excavator (upgrade of the Hitachi EX17U) are its adjustable-width tracks and its backfill blade with foldable end sections. Using both features reduces the overall width to 40 in....
Fri February 09, 2007
Fecon Mini-Grapples Attach to Excavators
Fecon offers mini-grapples for compact excavators up to 11,000 lbs. (4989.5 kg). Mini-grapples are available in three models with weights ranging from 170 to 430 lbs. (77 to 195 kg). Opening widths range from 40 to 60 in....
Fri February 09, 2007
New Holland Previews 7-Ton Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator
New Holland has unveiled a prototype Hybrid 7-ton (6.3 t) class crawler excavator. The Hybrid excavator was designed by Kobelco Construction Machinery America Co. Ltd., in partnership with New Holland....
Fri February 09, 2007
Deere’s D-Series Excavator Line Has Faster Hydraulics
Three new additions to the John Deere D-Series excavators line — the 160D LC, 200D LC and 225D LC — retain many of the features of their predecessors, but significant improvements — including faster hydraulics, a redesigned cab, undercarriage enhancements and a new cooling system — deliver a boost in productivity and uptime, as well as lower daily costs....
Fri February 09, 2007
Case Construction Introduces CX B Series Excavators at World of Concrete
At this year’s World of Concrete show, Case Construction Equipment introduced the first models in its CX B Series line of full-sized excavators. These new Case excavators feature measurable increases in fuel efficiency and productivity, noticeable improvements to operator comfort, easier maintenance, and enhancements to durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....
Mon March 05, 2007
Flag Extends Reach Into the Kill Van Kull
When Barry Heffernan, sales representative of Edward Ehrbar Inc. heard opportunity knocking at his door, he opened the door and let it in. The opportunity arrived during his first visit to the Flag Container Services office and Vice President Peter Franchini....
Tue January 16, 2007
Volvo’s C-Series Offers Increased Comfort, Ruggedness
Volvo Construction Equipment’s C-Series excavators — the EC160C and EC210C — have arrived in North America. The C-Series offers Tier III compliant Volvo engines, which have been united with intelligent hydraulics and a more rugged undercarriage and superstructure....
Brenda Ruggiero - Fri February 16, 2007
English Adding Flyover Ramp to Major Henrico County Interchange
Improvements are currently being made to the I-295/I-64 interchange in western Henrico County in Virginia. The project includes the widening of Pouncey Tract Road and the construction of a new flyover ramp from eastbound I-64 to southbound I-295....
Angela B. Hurni - Wed February 14, 2007
Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater
The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done....
Thu February 08, 2007
N.J.’s JESCO Expands Fleet With Specialty Equipment
JESCO recently expanded its equipment fleet through the addition of several product lines including water trucks, pavers and a variety of specialty attachments including extended reach booms, side booms and rotating crushers....
