Excavators perform the heavy-duty earthmoving functions that are so crucial to many construction operations. These diggers range in size from compact units to enormous heavy excavators weighing in excess of two million pounds.
Excavators perform the heavy-duty earthmoving functions that are so crucial to many construction operations. These diggers range in size from compact units to enormous heavy excavators weighing in excess of two million pounds.
Excavators News and New Products
Wed February 07, 2018
Beaver Excavating Crews Make History in a Big Way
Sixteen miles of four-lane divided highway. Twenty-one bridges. Five interchanges. Twenty million cu....
Thu December 21, 2017
Keep Your Excavator in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips
Your excavator is the driving force that allows your team to get their jobs done. Taking care of your machine is crucial to keeping it running in smooth working order, avoiding expensive repairs and downtime....
Tue September 05, 2017
Global Excavator Demand to Exceed $50B in 2021
Global demand for excavators is forecast to advance 9.9 percent per year through 2021 to $50.6 billion, approximating the average market pace, according to recent data from The Freedonia Group....
Mon February 22, 2016
Tips for Maintaining Hydraulic Hoses
Hydraulic excavators need their hydraulic hoses working properly. If there's a cut, break or hole in one of them, the digger is done....
Tue October 15, 2019
Fecon Introduces Cab Guard for Mid-Sized Excavators
Fecon's Cab Guard are durable polycarbonate panels, tested using ballistic testing standards, that protect mid-sized excavators' cab windows (and the operator behind them). Designed with a universal fitment to most makes/models in the 8-12 ton class, this add-on attachment installs in less than 30 minutes without special tools or modifications to the cab, according to the manufacturer....
Tue October 15, 2019
Volvo Gold Rush Excavator Proceeds Benefit Nonprofits Through 'Give Big Giveaway'
To celebrate the 10th season of Gold Rush on Discovery Channel and its new EC200E crawler excavator, Volvo Construction Equipment is giving the proceeds from the sale of its Gold Rush excavator — a unique machine with a $7,000 gold paint job, custom molded pads and embroidered autographed seat — to a nonprofit chosen by the public....
Tue October 08, 2019
Caterpillar Launches 6-ton Class Cat 306 CR Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavator
The Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator marks Caterpillar's entry in the 6-ton class offering. Designed with an improved customer experience in mind, the 306 CR mini excavator is built to exceed customer expectations with strong performance, enhanced operator experience and simplified maintenance with extended service intervals....
Mon October 07, 2019
Hills Machinery, S.C. Quarry Forge Relationship Over Case
In operation since 1948, the Oconee County Quarry sits on a 100-acre tract of land in Walhalla, S.C. Its pit is approximately 300 ft. deep and quarry officials are in the process of expanding the top so they can mine even deeper below the surface....
Thu September 26, 2019
Tyler Equipment Hosts Gold Rush Excavator in Conn.
Tyler Equipment hosted an open house event Sept. 11, 2019, at its Berlin, Conn., location. Attendees were invited to see Volvo's new special edition Discovery Gold Rush EC 200E excavator. Volvo's new special edition Gold Rush EC 200E excavator is touring the country in celebration of Discovery's Gold Rush television series 10th anniversary....
Tue September 17, 2019
Komatsu Introduces PC2000-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America's PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine and has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance....
Mon September 16, 2019
Choosing an Excavator Quick Coupler for Safe, Fast Attachment Exchanges
The tools used in the construction trade are wide ranging and constantly improving. Sledgehammers evolved to handheld breakers, and shovels gave rise to excavator buckets. Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to improve productivity and safety in the tools contractors use every day....
Fri September 13, 2019
Doosan, Engcon Announce Major Collaboration, Investment
Doosan and Engcon, a leading tiltrotator manufacturer, have entered into an agreement regarding an increased collaboration in Europe. The first Doosan excavators factory-fitted and equipped with Engcon's tiltrotators, control systems and hitches are being delivered during fall 2019....
Tue September 10, 2019
JCB 13-Ton, 15-Ton X-Series Excavators Now Available In North America
JCB announced the availability of two new X Series excavators in North America, the 13-ton 131X and the 15-ton 150X. Like the 220X introduced in 2018, the two new X Series models result from JCB's four-year development program to create the industry's most productive, comfortable and easy-to-use large tracked excavators....
Mon September 09, 2019
Florida Company Takes Delivery of A Special Machine
Florida Pond Cleaning (FPC), a division of Brownie's Septic and Plumbing of Orlando, Fla., recently took delivery of a special order JCB JS370 hydraulic excavator with JCB factory built 70-foot-long stick....
