hydraulic excavators
Video: Bucyrus-Erie 31-H hydraulic excavator
https://youtu.be/ooJyobQDH2A Bucyrus-Erie's line of hydraulic excavators was developed in the late 1960s. The 31-H hydraulic excavator featured in this video was especially adapted for pipeline duties. It was developed from the 30-H, which was released in 1967. This video was… Keep Reading
Kobelco plans to build excavator production facility in South Carolina
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA, based in Katy, Texas, plans to construct a hydraulic excavator production facility in Spartanburg, S.C. Kobelco says its market development has been moving at a faster rate than expected since it re-entered the market in 2013.… Keep Reading
‘Built for It’ trials embody creative construction
Caterpillar has taken construction to the next level with its series of “Built for It” trials, where it demonstrates its equipment in challenging, unique tasks. Among the latest of these tasks was building the world’s tallest sand castle. A Cat… Keep Reading
Cat showcases excavators, wheel loader at event in Peoria
Caterpillar rolled out some of its new equipment at a media event Oct. 28-30 at its headquarters in Peoria, Ill. At the company’s Edwards Demonstration & Learning Center, employees demonstrated Cat’s F-series hydraulic excavators, M950 wheel loader and CT681 vocational… Keep Reading
Sany America names excavator dealer for Northern Georgia
Sany America named Central Atlanta Tractor Sales a Sany excavator dealer for central and northern Georgia. “Sany America looks forward to working with Central Atlanta Tractor in meeting the equipment and service needs of contractors and other customers throughout central… Keep Reading
LiuGong general manager announces retirement
Fred Ridenour, general manager of business operations for LiuGong North America, retired after 40 years in the construction industry. According to the Association of Leaders in Equipment Distribution (AED), Ridenour had a range of experiences and roles in the industry,… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 336E H
Caterpillar's 336E H hydraulic excavator centers on a fuel-saving, hydraulically based energy recovery system that captures and reuses energy, which conventional excavators release in the form of heat. Reduced fuel consumption is the net result – as much as 25… 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
Caterpillar: 349E hydraulic excavator
Caterpillar's 349E hydraulic excavator features a 396-net-hp Cat C13 engine that meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The 349E delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor and averages 5 percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications, according… Keep Reading