excavators
Kobelco: SK350LC
The SK350LC excavator, weighing 80,900 lbs., has a 270-net-hp engine and the stability and muscle behind it to perform effortlessly across a wide range of applications, Kobelco says. A dig depth of 24 ft., 10 in. coupled with a reach… Keep Reading
Cat shares Tier 4 used equipment plans for less regulated countries
Caterpillar unveiled its strategy to meet the needs of customers in less regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier 4 Interim products for operation. Caterpillar determined that Cat Tier 4 Interim engine systems between 7 and 32 liters will not… Keep Reading
Doosan tabs Park as president, CEO
Scott Park was appointed president and CEO of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment, replacing Tony Helsham, who plans to retire in February 2014. Park is responsible for Bobcat compact equipment, Doosan heavy equipment, the global businesses related to Doosan Infracore Portable… Keep Reading
Notes from Metso’s expo
Metso hosted an educational event earlier this month for dealers and customers at its headquarters in Columbia, S.C., drawing about 120 personnel from 34 dealers across the United States, Canada and Latin America. The event, called the 2013 Quarry Solutions… Keep Reading
Sany America chairman resigns
Tim Frank resigned as chairman and CEO of Sany America Inc. According to a press release, Frank led Sany America to its first profitable quarter in the first quarter this year. He followed that with two more profitable quarters. During… Keep Reading
Hitachi: ZX870LC-5
The ZX870LC-5 is the largest of Hitachi's Dash-5 excavators, featuring greater horsepower and optimized hydraulics for bigger arm- and bucket-digging forces. According to Hitachi, the ZX870LC-5 was designed with maximum uptime in mind. Its Tier 4 Interim engine operates quietly,… Keep Reading
Sany America names another dealer
Granite Mountain Machinery was named a Sany America excavator dealer for the majority of Georgia. According to a press release, Granite Mountain opened in 2010 outside of Atlanta, where it started by specializing in used equipment and equipment teardowns for… Keep Reading
International Iron named Sany excavator dealer
Sany America added International Iron to its dealer network. International Iron, based in Orlando, Fla., will cover central Florida for Sany. It deals in new and used product sales, rentals and equipment trade-ins, and it offers parts and service support.… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: PC490LC-10
The PC490LC-10 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu America Corp. leans on a Tier 4 Interim engine with 359 hp. At 108,000 lbs., the excavator features improved lifting performance and stability, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to maximize… Keep Reading
