excavators
Doosan: DX420LC-3
The DX420LC-3 excavator has been upgraded with improved engine horsepower, lift capacity and cooling capabilities, according to Doosan. With an operating weight of 92,374 lbs., a maximum digging depth of 25 ft., 5 in., a dump height of 25 ft.,… Keep Reading
Liebherr ADTs on the way
Liebherr introduced a 30-ton articulated dump truck (ADT) at its media open house Sept. 12 in Newport News, Va., and it offered performance comparisons of a crawler tractor and a wheel loader against competitive equipment. The 30-ton ADT the company… Keep Reading
Trimble acquires Actronic Technologies
Trimble acquired privately held New Zealand-based Actronic Holdings Ltd., which provides weighing technology and payload information systems for the aggregates industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Actronic Technologies produces the Loadrite weighing system for wheel loaders, excavators,… Keep Reading
Cat dealer support continues following Oklahoma tornado
Several Caterpillar dealers lent support in the aftermath of the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on May 20. According to a Cat press release, Warren Cat assisted first responders with rescue operations quickly following the disaster. Also, Warren, Foley… Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment: D-Series excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment's D-Series excavators, which include the EC140D, EC160D and EC220D, range in weight from 14 to 28 tons. According to Volvo, the excavators offer excellent lifting capacity and stability, allowing heavier objects to be lifted. The EC140D and… Keep Reading
Sany America names dealer in Texas
Century Machinery was named a Sany America excavator dealer, covering west Texas. “Texas is a very important market for excavators in terms of traditional earthworks as well as emerging markets,” says Bill Step, regional manager at Sany America. “This partnership… Keep Reading
Kobelco names sales manager for national accounts
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA appointed Randy Hall as sales manager for national accounts. Hall will spearhead the company's efforts in establishing preferred supplier agreements with key national accounts and leverage his experience and contacts to help the company's brand. He… Keep Reading
Sany America names dealer in Illinois, Indiana
Chicago Machinery Co. was named a Sany America excavator dealer covering a 150-mile radius surrounding Chicago in northern Illinois and northern Indiana. Keep Reading
Kobelco: SK485 Mark 9
The Tier 4 SK485 Mark 9 excavator, the largest of the Kobelco Mark 9 series, delivers up to 15 percent improvement in fuel efficiency while maintaining the productivity of previous models, the company says. The excavator features an upgrade to… Keep Reading
