excavators
Sany America names excavator dealer for Alaska
Totem Equipment & Supply has been named the first Sany America excavator dealer in Alaska, representing Sany in Anchorage. Cliff Huston founded Totem Equipment & Supply in 1961 with his wife and business partner Allie Huston. Today, owner Mike Huston… Keep Reading
Training, technology key to overcoming operator shortage
As part of its Asia Pacific Quarry Days last month, Caterpillar hosted a trade press roundtable with some of its key representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Among those participating from Cat for the June 3 event were Felice Stocco, product application… Keep Reading
John Deere: 670G LC excavator
John Deere's 670G LC excavator is equipped with a Tier 4 Interim engine that boasts 463 hp. The excavator has a lifting capacity of 32,900 lbs., and it comes equipped with John Deere’s Powerwise III engine management system. According to… Keep Reading
Hitachi: EX2600-6
Hitachi's EX2600-6 excavator is heavier than its predecessor and has more engine hp, and the backhoe version has increased bucket capacity. Estimated productivity increases are 13 percent for the short-reach backhoe and 4 percent for the loader version. Loading time… Keep Reading
Cat showcases track drills, hybrid excavator in Peoria
Caterpillar hosted a special event April 3-5 at the Edwards Demonstration & Learning Center in Peoria, Ill., showing off a few new products for the trade press. Among the products Cat covered were its track drills and the 336E H… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: PC490LC-10 hydraulic excavator
Komatsu America Corp.'s PC490LC-10 hydraulic excavator is Tier 4 Interim certified. This excavator is equipped with the latest Komtrax technology, which sends machine-operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance… Keep Reading
Tar Heel Machinery named dealer for Sany America
Sany America has named Tar Heel Machinery its excavator dealer in North Carolina. Penn McMichael and Scott Woody founded Tar Heel Machinery in 2005. The dealer has locations in Charlotte, Raleigh and Reidsville, N.C., renting and servicing heavy equipment such… Keep Reading
Case Construction Equipment: CX470C
The CX470C from Case Construction Equipment is the latest excavator in the Case C Series that increases fuel efficiency and productivity, according to the company. The CX470C features cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology to achieve Tier 4 Interim certification. Rated… Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment: D-Series excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment's new generation of D-Series excavators, which includes the EC340D, EC380D and EC480D, is Tier 4 Interim compliant. The excavators range in weight from 75,000 to 111,800 lbs. and, according to Volvo, offer more powerful Tier 4 Interim-certified… Keep Reading
