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Owners can expect first-to-last-pass accuracy in a stable and productive machine across applications, without the transportation-permit headaches of bigger machines Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduces the new PC290LCi-11 Tier 4 final emissions-certified hydraulic excavator.  The new PC290LCi-11 features intelligent Machine Control (iMC) which is based on Komatsu’s unique sensor package, including stroke […]

13 percent more HP and up to eight percent more productive without needing DEF or an SCR, applications for the PC1250 include sewer, water, mass excavation, mining, quarry, and more Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 Tier 4 final emissions certified hydraulic excavators.  These new EPA Tier 4 […]

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, is bolstering its mini excavator lineup with the addition of three new models in the 3.5-, 4- and 5-ton classes: the Doosan® DX35-5, DX42-5 and DX50-5. Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, is bolstering its mini excavator lineup with the addition of three new models in the 3.5-, 4- and 5-ton […]

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding R.E.P. Rents to its nationwide dealer network. R.E.P. Rents will represent the full line of KOBELCO excavators in Kentucky. “Our team is dedicated to renting and selling the top name brands in cost and efficiency,” says Hunter Purnell, Sales Representative […]

The EC200E, which made its debut at bauma, gives a new choice for contractors and rental companies who want Volvo quality with exceptional value in light to medium applications. The new EC200E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment gives customers a new option between Volvo’s 16- and 22-ton machines — a 20-ton class excavator that […]

The JCB JS131 tracked excavator has received a 2019 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership Award. The award recognizes the JCB JS131 as having the lowest five-year total cost of ownership of all medium-sized tracked excavators sold in North America, sized between 13,448 lb (6,100 kg) to 46,297 lb (21,000 kg). Garrett Schemmel, vice president at […]

The EC750E HR can reach up to 118 feet high and is capable of handling up to 8,000-pound tools, making it a versatile and powerful demolition excavator. The new EC750E HR high-reach excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment offers exceptional reach, with a maximum pin height of 118 feet, and can also be easily reconfigured using […]

BGC Contracting has welcomed their first Liebherr R 9800 at the Idemitsu Boggabri Coal Project in New South Wales. This R 9800, commissioned in December 2018, joins another R 9800 on site along with two R 9400 excavators. BGC Contracting was proud to announce the commissioning of their new machine, commenting that “the R 9800 […]

CASE Construction Equipment and Sonsray Machinery have donated the use of a CX80C excavator to Team Rubicon for Operation Wind River. CASE Construction Equipment and Sonsray Machinery have donated the use of a CX80C excavator to Team Rubicon for Operation Wind River, a response to the wildfires that burned more than 23,000 acres between Orange […]

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North America market by adding Abi-Quip, Conaker Equipment, and Les Equipments Pinso Ltee to its growing dealer network. “We’re dedicated to providing customers with the value of industry-leading KOBELCO excavators through our nationwide dealer network,” says Jack Fendrick, Chief Operating Officer/Vice President at KOBELCO USA. […]

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, will display two of its excavators popular with rental customers in its booth – 5301 – at the Anaheim Convention Center during The American Rental Association Show in Anaheim, California, February 17 – 20, 2019. Doosan® DX85R-3 and DX140LC-5 excavators will be on-site during the show, and Doosan staff will […]

Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar — the 336 and 336 GC — increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match contractors’ productivity and cost targets. Delivering high-production performance, the new Cat® 336 features […]