http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:40:38 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2617/1/Comparing-Trenchers-To-Compact-Excavators/Comparing-Trenchers-To-Compact-Excavators.html Both of these machines are affordable, popular, highly productive, and they both have helped lay a lot of cable and pipe in the ground. While they both can do the work, there are differences as to how they perform when stacked up against each other in residential utility installations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2562/1/Drag-Line-Excavator/Drag-Line-Excavator.html Drag line excavator systems are heavy machinery that is used in civil engineering, surface mining, and excavation. With civil engineering, the smaller types are used for road and port construction. The larger types of drag line excavators are used in strip mining operations to extract coal. These are among the largest types of mobile equipment and weigh upwards of 10,000 tons! info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2527/1/BPR3560-series-plate-compactors/BPR3560-series-plate-compactors.html Bomag introduced two compact-size reversible plate compactors that offer contractors and rental customers faster working speeds and greater compaction forces and well as fully enclosed engine protection hoods. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2493/1/Kobelcos-New-Compact-17SR-ACERA-Tier-III-Certified-Excavator-Makes-Limited-Operating-Space-a-Breeze/Kobelcos-New-Compact-17SR-ACERA-Tier-III-Certified-Excavator-Makes-Limited-Operating-Space-a-Breeze.html Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduces the new 17SR  ACERA zero tail swing, compact excavator. The machine delivers more digging performance and an adjustable track gauge that gives easy maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing stability when working info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2492/1/Kobelcos-New-Compact-17SR-ACERA-Tier-III-Certified-Excavator-Makes-Limited-Operating-Space-a-Breeze.html Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduces the new 17SR  ACERA zero tail swing, compact excavator. The machine delivers more digging performance and an adjustable track gauge that gives easy maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing stability when working info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2487/1/Cat-to-build-compact-excavator-plant-in-China/Cat-to-build-compact-excavator-plant-in-China.html Caterpillar will build a facility to manufacture hydraulic excavators in China. The 365,000 square-foot plant will produce excavators weighing less than 20 metric tons.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2422/1/Excavators-15-to-2-metric-tons/Excavators-15-to-2-metric-tons.html That tells you all you need to know about the appropriate applications for these small but powerful earthmovers. In some cases, notes Keith Rohrbacker, product specialist, Kubota Tractor, compact excavators in this class replace walk-behind trenchers, but the emphasis remains the same. “Most contractors want to own or rent the largest excavator they can tow and will fit on the jobsite,” Rohrbacker explains. “Typically, machines in this class are used in plumbing, sewer, utility or home repair applications.” info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2339/1/CXB-compact-excavator-upgrade-delivers-more-power/CXB-compact-excavator-upgrade-delivers-more-power.html Four of CASE Construction Equipment’s compact excavator models – the CX27B, CX31B, CX36B and CX50B – have been upgraded to Tier IV certification, delivering more efficient power and faster cycle times to move quickly through tough jobs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2043/1/Big-Offerings-in-Compact-Excavators/Big-Offerings-in-Compact-Excavators.html Earthmoving ReviewWacker compact excavatorsThanks to the recent merger of Wacker Corp. with Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG, a leading Austrian-based compact equipment supplier, Wacker is rapidly building its compact equipment product portfolio. On the heels of its recently introduced compact wheel loader line, the company has launched five new models of compact excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2042/1/Komatsu-America-s-PC35MR-3-compact-hydraulic-excavator/Komatsu-America-s-PC35MR-3-compact-hydraulic-excavator.html Komatsu America Corp. announced the PC35MR-3 compact hydraulic excavator designed to bring increased production and added operator comfort to contractors in a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2008/1/Matching-attachments-capabilities-needs-for-compact-excavators/Matching-attachments-capabilities-needs-for-compact-excavators.html When the first compact excavators began appearing at construction trade shows in the United States in the mid '70s, most American equipment buyers regarded them as curiosities, unaware of how widely used they were in Japan and Europe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2007/1/Find-the-best-mini-excavator-dealers/Find-the-best-mini-excavator-dealers.html Any dealer can sell you a mini excavator – but are you getting the right machine for your needs? The best mini excavator dealers are those that learn about your business before taking your money.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1968/1/Volvo-Construction-Equipment-introduces-C-series-excavators/Volvo-Construction-Equipment-introduces-C-series-excavators.html Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new generation of excavators, the C-series. With Tier III compliant Volvo engines the C-series excavators deliver good fuel efficiency in the industry. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1633/1/Volvo-EC35C-compact-excavator-hits-the-UK/Volvo-EC35C-compact-excavator-hits-the-UK.html The first Volvo EC35C compact excavator to be retailed in Great Britain has gone to E G Evans & Sons Ltd, of Talybont near Barmouth, North Wales. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1553/1/Air-cleaners-deliver-greater-efficiency-in-medium-dust-applications/Air-cleaners-deliver-greater-efficiency-in-medium-dust-applications.html DONALDSON has introduced a range of aftermarket PSD air cleaners with patented PowerCore filtration technology suitable for a broad range of off-road equipment operating in medium-dust conditions – including equipment such as excavators and screeners info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1526/1/Caterpillar-introduces-the-new-D-series-wheeled-excavator-models/Caterpillar-introduces-the-new-D-series-wheeled-excavator-models.html Caterpillar introduces the new D-series wheeled excavator models M313D, M315D, M316D, M318D and M322D, replacing the current C-series models. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1472/1/Vacuum-excavation/Vacuum-excavation.html Vacuum excavation has started to gain acceptance in Australia, but is already widely used in the US. This involves using jets of air or water to loosen soil, which is then picked up through a vacuum hose. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1450/1/Lokotrack---Mobile-Crushing-Equipment/Lokotrack---Mobile-Crushing-Equipment.html For contracting, Metso Minerals offers the most comprehensive mobile solutions world wide - altogether 9 different Lokotrack models of which 4 are equipped with a screen. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1437/1/New-Electronic-Control-System-for-Demolition-Excavators/New-Electronic-Control-System-for-Demolition-Excavators.html Ever mindful of the need to continually address operational and performance safety, Liebherr has developed a new control system for their range of demolition excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1406/1/JCB-locks-down-mini-deal-with-safety-conscious-hire-firm/JCB-locks-down-mini-deal-with-safety-conscious-hire-firm.html A Worcester-based plant hire firm has purchased 30 JCB 8018 mini excavators and developed its own patented trailer lockdown system to maximise their safety in transit.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1390/1/Shot-blasting-machine-descales-fabrications/Shot-blasting-machine-descales-fabrications.html A very large monorail shot blasting machine has 24 centrifugal blast wheels for descaling large fabrications used on racked excavators, wheeled loaders and compaction equipment before painting. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1371/1/New-Case-CX17B-Compact-Excavator-Delivers-Power-Comfort-at-the-Entry-Level/New-Case-CX17B-Compact-Excavator-Delivers-Power-Comfort-at-the-Entry-Level.html Case Construction Equipment has introduced the CX17B Compact Excavator, that delivers more power, greater stability, and faster cycle times than the CX14 it replaces. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1370/1/Lokotrack---Mobile-Crushing-Equipment/Lokotrack---Mobile-Crushing-Equipment.html For contracting, Metso Minerals offers the most comprehensive mobile solutions world wide - altogether 9 different Lokotrack models of which 4 are equipped with a screen. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1367/1/Heavy-construction-equipment-available-from-WesTrac/Heavy-construction-equipment-available-from-WesTrac.html Heavy construction work demands rugged, powerful and reliable equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1337/1/JS220-heavy-line-excavator/JS220-heavy-line-excavator.html While JCB has manufactured heavy line excavators for over 25 years in the UK, primarily for the domestic and European markets info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/991/1/Attachments-for-Kubota-mini-excavators/Attachments-for-Kubota-mini-excavators.html All 18 Kubota models can have the Miller Bug or the Klac quick hitch coupler system fitted by distributors to allow the operator to rapidly switch between attachments from inside the machine's cab. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/990/1/Bobcat-launches-enhanced-16-tonne-mini-excavators/Bobcat-launches-enhanced-16-tonne-mini-excavators.html Bobcat, manufacturer of the widest range of market-leading compact equipment, has launched new enhanced versions of the company's 320 and 322 1.6 tonne mini-excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/968/1/Powerful-new-2010-series-compact-diesel-emgines-from-Deutz/Powerful-new-2010-series-compact-diesel-emgines-from-Deutz.html A new 2010 compact diesel engine series, with power outputs up to 75kW, has been introduced by DEUTZ, one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of diesel and gas engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/967/1/Compact-Kubota-Minis-Keep-Canals-Flowing/Compact-Kubota-Minis-Keep-Canals-Flowing.html A barge-mounted Kubota mini excavator has overcome a serious access problem for canal dredging specialists, Blue Boar Contracts, dramatically slashing downtime. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/966/1/Compact-Equipment-Gets-Extreme-Makeover/Compact-Equipment-Gets-Extreme-Makeove.html Bigger is not always better and in the case of construction equipment, the rule is to select the size of the equipment to match the size of the job. However, more and more contractors use compact equipment on job sites today for a variety of reasons. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/965/1/Terex-compact-excavators-available-from-Genie-Australia/Terex-compact-excavators-available-from-Genie-Australia.html New to Australia, Terex excavators are good quality German engineered and manufactured units that are backed by the Australian service and support of Genie, a Terex company. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/893/1/Terex-compact-excavators-available-from-Genie-Australia/Terex-compact-excavators-available-from-Genie-Australia.html New to Australia, Terex excavators are good quality German engineered and manufactured units that are backed by the Australian service and support of Genie, a Terex company. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/891/1/Compact-Equipment-Gets-Extreme-Makeover/Compact-Equipment-Gets-Extreme-Makeover.html Bigger is not always better and in the case of construction equipment, the rule is to select the size of the equipment to match the size of the job. However, more and more contractors use compact equipment on job sites today for a variety of reasons. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/890/1/Powerful-New-2010-Series-Compact-Diesel-Engines-From-DEUTZ/Powerful-New-2010-Series-Compact-Diesel-Engines-From-DEUTZ.html A new 2010 compact diesel engine series, with power outputs up to 75kW, has been introduced by DEUTZ, one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of diesel and gas engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/854/1/KOBELCO-ED150-EXCAVATOR/KOBELCO-ED150-EXCAVATOR.html Two machines in one! Now with the Kobelco ED150 Blade Runner Excavator, you can make both Excavations in levelling labours for a low price. More than a simple Excavator, the ED150 robust 6 positions blade will perform the most difficult levelling works. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/714/1/Choose-Highly-Versatile-Model-Of-Mini-Excavator-For-Better-Performance/Choose-Highly-Versatile-Model-Of-Mini-Excavator-For-Better-Performance.html A compact excavator is a wheeled or tracked vehicle with a backfill cutting edge and dangle boom. It is also known as mini excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/684/1/JCB-mini-excavator-range-available/JCB-mini-excavator-range-available.html JCB strengthens its product line in Australia with a full range of 6 mini excavators between 1.5 and 4.8 tonnes now available for sale from Construction Equipment Australia. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/598/1/JCB-launches-new-version-of-excavator-at-BAUMA-07/JCB-launches-new-version-of-excavator-at-BAUMA-07.html JCB launched newer version of 11-40 tonne excavators with better operating conditions and higher productivity at BAUMA 2007 last week. info@news-india.org (News Department) Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/583/1/EXCAVATORS-R-US-AT-SED/EXCAVATORS-R-US-AT-SED.html Visit SED this year and we'll introduce you to 17 different excavator manufacturers/dealers in real working site conditions. Many of the companies will be using SED to launch their machines to the UK market.  JCB, New Holland, Case, Caterpillar and Marubeni Komatsu are just a few of the major players launching brand new kit.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/520/1/Yanmar-Compact-Excavators/Yanmar-Compact-Excavators.html Yanmar was established in Japan in 1912 as an engine manufacturer. In 1933, Yanmar pioneered the first small diesel engine and later expanded its business by producing equipment for the agriculture, marine and construction markets. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/506/1/Bobcat-excavator-packer-wheel-attachment/Bobcat-excavator-packer-wheel-attachment.html BOBCAT Australia has released the packer wheel attachment for use on the 325-341 compact excavators and the 607, 709, 8709 and 811 skid-steer mounted backhoes with the bolt-on X-Change mount only. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/505/1/Terex-HR16-compact-excavator/Terex-HR16-compact-excavator.html The Terex HR16 compact excavator boasts a large operator’s station with 2-sided entry for easy access, and pilot-operated controls for easy operation and changeable control patterns. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/504/1/Buying-File-Gallery-10--to-20-Ton-Excavators/Buying-File-Gallery-10--to-20-Ton-Excavators.html The EH130 LC controls engine and hydraulic pumps, automatically tailoring response to the operator's lever movements. The system uses feedback from hydraulic pressure sensors, and an engine speed sensor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/502/1/New-Holland-launch-mini-excavators/New-Holland-launch-mini-excavators.html New Holland Construction unveiled the latest addition to its range of machinery with a glittering fireworks display on Sydney’s Darling Harbour to launch its new series of mini excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/500/1/Case-introduces-mini-excavators/Case-introduces-mini-excavators.html CASE has released its long-awaited mini excavator line in Australia, and early response from dealers suggests that the biggest problem will be getting sufficient numbers from the factory in Japan. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/499/1/Excavator-holds-on-to-lead/Excavator-holds-on-to-lead.html WITH the release of an improved KX41-3 1.5t mini excavator, Kubota hopes to maintain its market leadership in the 0-2t range. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/497/1/Compact-Equipment/Compact-Equipment.html Once upon a time we had dozers, loaders, motor graders, scrapers, and trucks. Then along came skid-steer loaders, backhoe loaders, excavators, and a host of other such machines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/495/1/Mini-excavators-claim-maxi-features/Mini-excavators-claim-maxi-features.html BT Equipment has just released two new Yanmar mini excavators to replace the Vio40 and Vio50 models. The new machines will be on display at National Construction Exhibition being held in Sydney in November. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/494/1/Going-Underground/Going-Underground.html In the Florida Panhandle, a father-son team builds its company into a solid player in the Florida utility construction market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/492/1/C-Series-excavators-make-their-debut/C-Series-excavators-make-their-debut.html THE first models in Caterpillar’s new C Series – 301.6C, 301.8C and 302.5C mini hydraulic excavators – will now be available in Australia. All C Series models are fitted with more powerful, naturally aspirated diesel engines. Both the 301.6C and 301.8C are fitted with a 13.5 kW MHI L3E unit, while the 302.5C has an 18.6 kW MHI S3L2 unit – equipping each model with improved digging and lifting capabilities. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/491/1/Kennards-excavators-dig-deep/Kennards-excavators-dig-deep.html Kennards Hire has added more 3.5 tonne excavators to its fleet of small earthmovers as part of a record $27 million outlay this financial year on new equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/490/1/Bobcat-on-fast-track-with-new-compact-excavatorsconstruction-equipment/Bobcat-on-fast-track-with-new-compact-excavatorsconstruction-equipment.html Continuing the development of its compact equipment lineup, Bobcat Co. has unveiled a new range of zero house swing (ZHS) compact excavators. The ZHS series machines, which were introduced at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky., consist of the 430 and 435 excavators and are the first to feature Bobcat's FastTrack drive system and zero house swing. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/489/1/Mini-excavator-is-transportable/Mini-excavator-is-transportable.html BOBCAT Australia is set to release a 1.27t mini excavator, the first in the 1.2t to 1.5t class to offer as standard an expandable undercarriage. With a weight of 1,271 kg with canopy, the Bobcat 319 can be transported on a trailer towed by a small truck, van or even a passenger car (subject to state traffic regulations of towed loads). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/488/1/Uncover-Profitability-with-High-Performance-Komatsu-Compact-Excavators/Uncover-Profitability-with-High-Performance-Komatsu-Compact-Excavators.html MMD Equipment’s Compact Excavators offer high performance equipment by packing muscle, productivity and intelligent design into our compact excavators. Our machines have larger operator space, increased foot space and a reclining suspension seat which leaves you with a more comfortable and efficient operator environment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/487/1/Five-Pointers-for-Purchasing-a-Compact-Excavator/Five-Pointers-for-Purchasing-a-Compact-Excavator.html 1) The most important aspect about considering a compact excavator is the applications of the machine. Pay attention to the depth at which the machine will be digging. The deeper the dig, the larger the machine will need to be. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/486/1/Compact-Excavator/Compact-Excavator.html The broadest product line in the Mustang family, the compact excavator group consists of 11 models that provide Mustang customers with a broad range of available options. Built with both skilled and novice operators in mind, the compact excavators have state-of-the-art, ergonomic cab components and several industry-exclusive features. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/468/1/Bucket-Wheel-Excavator/Bucket-Wheel-Excavator.html An important part of advanced facilities for the transfer of bulk materials are storage and transport systems that optimize throughput times. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/249/1/Compact-Excavators/Compact-Excavators.html Compact excavators carry more than their weight The phrase "mini excavator" does a good job of making a serious piece of construction equipment sound like a toy - it's no wonder some manufacturers prefer the term "compact excavator." info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/248/1/Volvo-Compact-Equipment-Operational-Excellence/Volvo-Compact-Equipment-Operational-Excellence.html Volvo Compact Equipment (COE) is a division of Volvo Construction Equipment and produces compact excavators and other smaller-sized construction machinery. Volvo COE has manufacturing operations in France, Germany, Korea and the United States. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/247/1/A-brace-of-Bobcat-compact-excavators-released/A-brace-of-Bobcat-compact-excavators-released.html Bobcat Australia has extended its line of compact excavators with the introduction of the new 334 D series, a long-arm version of the 331 D series, and the powerful 341 D series. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/152/1/Rental-Yard-Finds-Success-with-Compact-Excavator/Rental-Yard-Finds-Success-with-Compact-Excavator.html Doug Schmidt, a central Illinois businessman, started his own rental company — General Rental Center — in Decatur, seven years ago. Since he first opened the doors of his independent store, he has been providing both contractors and homeowners with compact equipment that best suits their needs. Today, the president/owner still answers the phone and works the front desk, so he has an exceptional feel for the business, he says. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/151/1/Compact-Excavator/Compact-Excavator.html Ideal for Excavation, Trenching, Demolition, and Material Handling and Placement. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/149/1/Real-world-mini-excavator-prices-from-BuyerZone-buyers/Real-world-mini-excavator-prices-from-BuyerZone-buyers.html We regularly survey BuyerZone users to ask how their purchases went. We've used their responses to provide a sampling of actual prices businesses paid for mini excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/147/1/Hitachi-upgrades-compact-excavators/Hitachi-upgrades-compact-excavators.html Hitachi has upgraded its zero tailswing mini excavators with the introduction of Zaxis series. The models coming to Australia will be the 23kW 27U and 35U, and the 30kW 40U and 50U. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/145/1/Gehl-adds-new-compact-excavator/Gehl-adds-new-compact-excavator.html Gehl Co., a manufacturer of compact equipment for construction markets, has added a 3-ton model 383Z zero-tail-swing compact excavator to its line. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/150/1/Mini-Excavator-Gains-quotReal-Machinequot-Status/Mini-Excavator-Gains-quotReal-Machinequot-Status.html Caterpillar's new 304C CR mini-excavator received good reviews from an excellent operator who admits he's "from the old school". info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/8/1/Wringing-Huge-Work-Out-of-Compact-Excavators/Wringing-Huge-Work-Out-of-Compact-Excavators.html More than 45 hydraulic-excavator models between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds compete for your purchase dollars. Enough money is being spent on machines this size that the scent of cash and desire to supply the big rental houses attracted no less than four manufacturers to field their first excavators in the size class over the past 30 months. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/7/1/Side-by-Side-Trenchers-vs-Compact-Excavators/Side-by-Side-Trenchers-vs-Compact-Excavators.html Popular, affordable and highly productive, these two machine types have helped lay a lot of cable and pipe in the ground in the last few years. And while both can do the work, we asked two experts from Ditch Witch — Brent Bolay, senior product manager over trenchers, and Mike Lumbers, senior product manager over compact utility products — how these two machines stack up against each other in residential utility installations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 08 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/146/1/Buying-a-Compact-Excavator/Buying-a-Compact-Excavator.html Most concrete contractors don't do extensive earthwork prior to placing concrete. There are, however, many situations where you need to do some digging, and the invention of the rubber tracked compact (or mini) excavator has been a real boon for those times. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/148/1/The-ever-growing-world-of-compact-machines/The-ever-growing-world-of-compact-machines.html BOBCAT pioneered the skidsteer market and continues to be the world market leader, however the composition of the company's product line has expanded rapidly in the past few years. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0500