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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues its commitment to provide customers with quality products from its North American excavator production facility in Spartanburg, SC. Increases in manufacturing capacity and several new hires are on the horizon as the facility ramps up to produce 1,800 units/year. Since opening in June 2016, the KOBELCO USA production facility has […]

New excavator combines the muscle to break through rugged shale with a deft touch for precision and fine grading. Living on an island province nicknamed “The Rock” doesn’t conjure up images of easy digging. It also drives heavy earthmoving contractors to consider larger equipment to tackle work that may be accomplished by smaller machines in […]

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA, a world class crawler excavator manufacturer, is pleased to introduce the SK260 and SK300 High & Wide (H&W) models in North America. Designed specifically for forestry applications, these new excavators boast generous ground clearance and increased crawler width for ultimate performance on rough or hilly terrain. The KOBELCO SK260 and SK300 […]

More productivity, more features, and tier 4 final compliant Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new PC170LC-11 hydraulic excavator at the CONEXPO-CONAGG 2017 tradeshow. Featuring a 121 net horsepower, EPA Tier 4 Final, SAA4D107E-3 engine, the new PC170LC-11 is a versatile, all-purpose construction machine that offers an enhanced power mode […]

Improved hybrid technology, new-generation engine and total vehicle control systems combine to set new standards for fuel savings, performance and power Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new HB365LC-3 hybrid excavator at CONEXPO-CONAGG 2017. It features improved hybrid and total-vehicle-control systems, to help reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 […]

New CX245D SR excavator replaces current 23.5-metric ton model, offers greater fuel efficiency, precision maneuverability and increased bucket digging force and lift capacity. CASE Construction Equipment has introduced the all-new CX245D SR minimum-swing radius excavator to its D Series lineup. Designed to provide increased digging and lifting power in confined work areas, the CX245D SR […]

Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions. Cat Grade with Assist Cat Grade with Assist, introduced last year on the […]

When it comes to machine guidance and control technologies, most people think of large site prep and road building projects – but it’s not just for large dirt-moving applications. Whether it’s flatwork prep, trenching, foundation work or underwater dredging, a 2D precision solution can have an immediate impact on a contractor’s bottom line. When discussing […]

The world’s leading information database for the construction industry honored two Volvo excavator series for retaining strong competitiveness in the resale market. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) again showcased its competitive edge in the resale market when it received two 2017 Highest Retained Value Awards from EquipmentWatch, a leading information database for the construction industry. […]

CASE introduces the all-new CX750D, the largest and most powerful machine in the full size excavator line. Operating at a best-in-class 512 horsepower, the CX750D is available in standard and “mass excavation” configurations. The mass excavation configuration features a shorter boom and arm that allow for greater breakout forces and faster cycle times, and is […]

Hitachi Construction Machinery is giving CONEXPO-CON/AGG visitors a first look at the new ZX345USLC-6 in Las Vegas this week. The new model, which is in the 33- to 40-metric-ton size class, will become Hitachi’s largest ultrashort excavator when it is released to the market in early 2018. “As the number of urban renewal projects increase, […]

Capable of working around congested job sites in efficient fashion, the updated John Deere 75G and 85G excavators boast new customer-inspired features, including hand-controlled proportional auxiliary hydraulics and the ability to be equipped with a hydraulic coupler that allows the machines to use backhoe buckets. “The standard hand-controlled proportional auxiliary hydraulics allow the operator to run […]