http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:25:48 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2669/1/Hitachi-Excavators/Hitachi-Excavators.html One of the most trusted brand names in the UK, when it comes to excavator manufacturers, is Hitachi. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2647/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Launches-New-Crawler-Dozers/Komatsu-America-Corp-Launches-New-Crawler-Dozers.html Komatsu America Corp., introduces the D39EX-22 and D39PX-22 crawler dozers. Equipped with Komatsu’s proven Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) these machines are designed for work in general construction. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2646/1/Komatsu-Offers-PC35MR-3-Compact-Hydraulic-Excavator/Komatsu-Offers-PC35MR-3-Compact-Hydraulic-Excavator.html Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) announces 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) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2630/1/Caterpillar-hands-over-the-100000th-mini-hydraulic-excavator/Caterpillar-hands-over-the-100000th-mini-hydraulic-excavator.html Caterpillar celebrates a milestone event of the 100,000th mini hydraulic excavator sales worldwide by producing an exclusive silver machine. Last week Caterpillar handed over the 100,000th mini excavator to a German company Matthäi, which added to the other 30 Caterpillar machines in their fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2613/1/Drag-Line-Excavator/Drag-Line-Excavator.html Drag line excavator systems are heavy machinery that are 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) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2574/1/Komatsu-Excavators/Komatsu-Excavators.html Komatsu excavators are divided into four classes based on operating weight. Compact excavators range up to 15,000 pounds. Small excavators start at 15,001 pounds and top out at 40,000. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2572/1/Volvo-Excavators/Volvo-Excavators.html Like the smaller compact excavators from Volvo, the full size excavator keep the focus on safety and operator comfort while still providing top-notch performance for many different industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2568/1/Hydraulic-Compactors-of-Atlas-Copco/Hydraulic-Compactors-of-Atlas-Copco.html For an effective and economic compaction of ditches, earth and slopes, Atlas Copco are presenting a new range of hydraulic compactors on the occasion of the Bauma 2007. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2564/1/Kubota-Excavators/Kubota-Excavators.html The Kubota KX series of excavators is modest in size, ranging from only 10.2 horsepower up to 64.1. These Excavators are known for efficiency and precision in tight areas. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2563/1/Case-CX330/Case-CX330.html As you may know, the CX330 is the upgrade to the 9050B model from Case. The CX330 is quite an upgrade, being much bigger than the 9050B. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2511/1/Caterpillar-to-build-small-hydraulic-excavators-in-China/Caterpillar-to-build-small-hydraulic-excavators-in-China.html Construction equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. has announced it plans to build small hydraulic excavators in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2494/1/MANIHOE-Handling-or-earthworks-why-choose/MANIHOE-Handling-or-earthworks-why-choose.html This patented concept machine, the first of its kind in the world, draws on MANITOU's considerable expertise which has already been put to use on more than 100,000 MANISCOPIC machines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2468/1/Used-Excavators/Used-Excavators.html When you have an excavating job to do, it is always a good idea to get the right machine for the job. When you get a machine that is too big for a job then you end up having wasted money and wont get what you need out of the excavator. That is why in many cases it is a good idea to use used excavators rather than invest a lot of money in new equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2457/1/Caterpillar-Announces-Plans-to-Build-Small-Sized-Hydraulic-Excavators-in-China/Caterpillar-Announces-Plans-to-Build-Small-Sized-Hydraulic-Excavators-in-China.html BEIJING, People’s Republic of China (PRC) - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today plans to build world-class small-sized (less than 20 tons) hydraulic excavators in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China. This facility fits into Caterpillar’s China and emerging markets, strategy, and it will be a key element of the company’s worldwide excavator manufacturing footprint.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2432/1/History-of-Hydraulic-Jacks/History-of-Hydraulic-Jacks.html Hydraulic jacks are widely used all across the globe. They have a lot of relevance in the present era, as they have made an incredible contribution in making our life much more comfortable than it was before. These jacks have outweighed conventional screw jacks that were in use at some point of time. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2428/1/New-Caterpillar-345D-L-Hydraulic-Excavator-Delivers-More-Power-Excellent-Fuel-Economy-and-Longer-Life/New-Caterpillar-345D-L-Hydraulic-Excavator-Delivers-More-Power-Excellent-Fuel-Economy-and-Longer-L.html Caterpillar introduces the 345D L hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for the 345C L. The new model builds on the strengths of its predecessor, while incorporating new designs that enhance performance and durability. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2426/1/Caterpillar-Introduces-D-Series-Mini-Hydraulic-Excavators-With-Higher-Bucket-and-Traction-Forces-Best-in-Class-Versatility/Caterpillar-Introduces-D-Series-Mini-Hydraulic-Excavators-With-Higher-Bucket-and-Traction-Forces-Be.html Three D-Series mini hydraulic excavators join the Caterpillar® line. The 307D is a direct replacement for the 307C. The 308D CR, a compact radius machine that works productively in tight spaces, replaces the 308C CR. A new model, the 308D CR SB, combines the compact radius design with a swing boom for even more versatility. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2409/1/Excavator-Power/Excavator-Power.html Caterpillar had to reengineer its over-100-hp excavators because the EPA’s Tier 3 emissions limits apply to that size class in 2007, but they wanted more marketable features than just cleaner engines.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2335/1/Wheel-excavator-and-loader/Wheel-excavator-and-loader.html HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has released a wheel excavator and a loader for heavy duty excavation.The R170W-7 wheel excavator has an arm flow regeneration system, boom and arm holding system, pump flow control system and maximum flow cut-off system. These features can be centrally monitored. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2264/1/BEML-bags-SAIL-order-worth-Rs-477-cr/BEML-bags-SAIL-order-worth-Rs-477-cr.html BEML Limited, a PSU under the ministry of defence, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India's largest steel producer for supply of earth moving equipment, and spares. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2085/1/Local-steel-company-to-expand-into-international-markets/Local-steel-company-to-expand-into-international-markets.html A local manufacturer of steel products for the mining industry is expanding its global footprint as a result of its expanded product line.VR Steel says that the expanded product line will include attachments for rope and hydraulic shovels, excavators and rigid and mining dump trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2038/1/Komatsu-Americas-PC45MR-3-compact-hydraulic-excavator/Komatsu-Americas-PC45MR-3-compact-hydraulic-excavator.html Komatsu America Corp. announced the PC45MR-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) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2036/1/Hydraulic-Excavator-delivers-345-hp/Komatsu-America-Corp-Launches-New-Hydraulic-Excavator.html Komatsu America Corp. Launches New Hydraulic ExcavatorPC400LC-8 Driven by Productivity, Advanced Design, ReliabilityRolling Meadows, IL, For CONEXPO - CON/AGG 2008-Komatsu America Corp. announces the PC400LC-8 hydraulic excavator. A leader in excavator technology and design, Komatsu's latest series delivers maximum digging force with excellent fuel economy in the toughest digging conditions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2023/1/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-New-Hydraulic-Excavator/Komatsu-America-Corp-Announces-New-Hydraulic-Excavator.html Komatsu America Corp. introduces its new PC270LC-8 hydraulic excavator. Distinguished by enhancements in efficiency and information technology upgrades, the hydraulic excavator offers improved operator comfort and a new low emission engine that improves fuel consumption.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1966/1/Hitachi-Zaxis-670-hydraulic-excavator-used-at-Mole-Creek-quarry/Hitachi-Zaxis-670-hydraulic-excavator-used-at-Mole-Creek-quarry.html Unimin, the operators of Mole Creek lime stone quarries, has taken delivery in late 2007 of its new Hitachi Zaxis 670 hydraulic excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1955/1/Hyundai-Construction-Equipment-offers-a-range-of-mini-excavators-and-crawler-excavators/Hyundai-Construction-Equipment-offers-a-range-of-mini-excavators-and-crawler-excavators.html Hyundai Construction Equipment is a specialist in providing heavy industry equipment like excavators, loaders and forklift trucks.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1880/1/DX340LC-tracked-excavators-from-Daewoo--Doosan-Construction-Equipment-Australia/DX340LC-tracked-excavators-from-Daewoo--Doosan-Construction-Equipment-Australia.html Based at Rydalmere, in Sydney’s outer west, Dhilas Excavations and Demolition operates mainly in the commercial and industrial segments of the market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1746/1/Excavation-services-from-Vacuum-Excavations-Australia/Excavation-services-from-Vacuum-Excavations-Australia.html The vacuum excavation technology from Vacuum Excavations Australia is an innovative technology because of its low impact and non invasive excavation attribute. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1625/1/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) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1616/1/3D-GPS-Systems-for-hydraulic-excavator-used-in-the-agriculture-sector-provided-by-LaserQuip/3D-GPS-Systems-for-hydraulic-excavator-used-in-the-agriculture-sector-provided-by-LaserQuip.html LaserQuip’s  3DXi systems machine control is specifically designed for hydraulic excavator. It provides the operator with all the information required to expedite excavation works. 3D-GPS enables maximum productivity from the grader or dozer. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1566/1/New-250-tonne-class-excavator-from-Liebherr/New-250-tonne-class-excavator-from-Liebherr.html Liebherr is introducing a new 250-tonne class excavator. The R 9250 Litronic is the successor to the R 994 Litronic, which has been in production since 1986 and has enjoyed international success with more than 200 units sold. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1552/1/Smart-engines-built-into-CX-excavators/Smart-engines-built-into-CX-excavators.html CASE’s new line of excavators has been termed “thinking machines”. The electronically controlled diesel engines featured in the CX210 through CX330 use electronic engine controls, high-pressure fuel injection and high-strength components. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1534/1/Doosans-DX340-excavator-digs-deep/Doosans-DX340-excavator-digs-deep.html Southern Pacific Sands operates one of the largest and most diverse sand mines in South East Queensland at Ningi, east of Caboolture. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1522/1/Hydraulic-excavators-to-evolve/Hydraulic-excavators-to-evolve.html WNERS of hydraulic excavators have to consider several factors when seeking to upgrade. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1506/1/Case-CX-the-thinking-excavator/Case-CX-the-thinking-excavator.html THE release of the new CX series hydraulic excavators has been a major leap forward for Case in Australia. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1503/1/The-CASE-CX210B-tracked-excavator/The-CASE-CX210B-tracked-excavator.html With the introduction of the CASE CX210B hydraulic excavator, the first in a series designed around the new engine technology, the manufacturer has once again taken an innovative stance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1489/1/Excavators-move-with-the-times/Excavators-move-with-the-times.html While emissions legislation has resulted in perhaps the greatest surge in new versions of tracked excavators to hit the market in recent times, many firms have chosen to go beyond just fitting cleaner engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1477/1/Liebherr-Introduces-The-New-R-313-Litronic-Hydraulic-Excavator/Liebherr-Introduces-The-New-R-313-Litronic-Hydraulic-Excavator.html Liebherr has a continuous programme of product research and development and, following extensive and successful field trials, the company announces the latest addition to the tracked excavator series, the new R 313 Litronic. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1475/1/Another-New-Generation-Mining-Excavator-from-Liebherr/Another-New-Generation-Mining-Excavator-from-Liebherr.html Following hard on the heels of the recently launched R 9250 Litronic comes the new R 9350 Litronic which, as a 350 tonnes class machine, supercedes the successful R 994B. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1469/1/How-to-make-utility-digging-work-safer/How-to-make-utility-digging-work-safer.html The safety and productivity of utility digging is set to be improved with the launch of a cable detector that mounts on to excavators up to 10 tonnes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1465/1/Zero-tail-swing-excavator-is-FastTracked/Zero-tail-swing-excavator-is-FastTracked.html Bobcat has added to its excavator range with the introduction of the 435 zero tail swing excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1458/1/Kubota-Introduces-a-Class-Leading-Heavyweight/Kubota-Introduces-a-Class-Leading-Heavyweight.html Kubota has extended its mini excavator range with the introduction of the short tail swing KX080-3. It's a high performance 8 tonne machine that offers comprehensive state-of-the-art technology as standard. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1454/1/Plant-Excavators-move-with-the-times/Plant-Excavators-move-with-the-times.html While emissions legislation has resulted in perhaps the greatest surge in new versions of tracked excavators to hit the market in recent times, many firms have chosen to go beyond just fitting cleaner engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1452/1/Attachments-Boost-Kubota-Mini-Excavators-Productivity/Attachments-Boost-Kubota-Mini-Excavators-Productivity.html Kubota mini excavators are stealing a further march over their competitors due to the increasing number of useful attachments that can be fitted, delivering added versatility and productivity in construction and many other sectors, including agriculture, landscaping, industry, demolition, quarrying and recycling. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1438/1/New-250-tonne-class-excavator-from-Liebherr/New-250-tonne-class-excavator-from-Liebherr.html Liebherr is introducing a new 250-tonne class excavator. The R 9250 Litronic is the successor to the R 994 Litronic, which has been in production since 1986 and has enjoyed international success with more than 200 units sold. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1428/1/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) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1427/1/New-385b-hydraulic-excavator-establishes-new-size-class-of-Cat/New-385b-hydraulic-excavator-establishes-new-size-class-of-Cat.html The 85t 385B hydraulic excavator is the largest 300-Series excavator made by Caterpillar. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1423/1/Improved-GSH-B-series-Orange-Peel-Grapples-include-new-narrow-shell-versions-for-better-penetration-and-scrap-hold/-Improved-GSH-B-series-Orange-Peel-Grapples-include-new-narrow-shell-versions-for-better-penetration.html Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. is pleased to announce the improved GSH B-series Orange Peel Grapples for hydraulic excavators that further expand customer choice. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1411/1/New-Kubota-8-Tonners-Prove-Popular-In-Scotland/New-Kubota-8-Tonners-Prove-Popular-In-Scotland.html Self Drive Excavators Ltd has become the first independent plant hire company in Scotland to buy the new Kubota K080-3GL 8.2-tonne mini excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1389/1/Whats-so-Great-about-Rubber-Tire-Excavators/Whats-so-Great-about-Rubber-Tire-Excavators.html An excavator on tires? - instead of on tracks? "Yes - I have seen them. But why would you do that? When my dad ran our company, all our excavators had tractor type undercarriages  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1388/1/Range-of-excavators-available-from-Kubota-Tractor-Australia/Range-of-excavators-available-from-Kubota-Tractor-Australia.html Kubota excavators from Kubota Tractor Australia have long been regarded as innovative machinery with exceptional working performance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1314/1/Diggers-360-Ltd-of-Filching-near-Eastbourne-has-taken-delivery-of-the-first-EC160C-excavator-marketed-in-the-UK-complete-with-dozer-blade/Diggers-360-Ltd-of-Filching-near-Eastbourne-has-taken-delivery-of-the-first-EC160C-excavator-markete.html Whilst the EC160C is the first of the new C series excavators to be purchased by Diggers 360, the company is no stranger to Volvo products having purchased two BL71 backhoe loaders and a fourteen tonne EC140BLC back in 2006 info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1308/1/Attachments-boost-Kubota-mini-excavators-productivity/Attachments-boost-Kubota-mini-excavators-productivity.html Kubota mini excavators are stealing a further march over their competitors due to the increasing number of useful attachments that can be fitted, delivering added versatility and productivity in construction and many other sectors, including agriculture, landscaping, industry, demolition, quarrying and recycling. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1260/1/Constructions-changing-face/Constructions-changing-face.html The construction scene once might have appeared to be an exclusive man's world, but Cindy Margerison is one young woman who is helping change that image. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1253/1/Whats-so-Great-about-Rubber-Tire-Excavators/Whats-so-Great-about-Rubber-Tire-Excavators.html An excavator on tires? - instead of on tracks? "Yes - I have seen them. But why would you do that? When my dad ran our company, all our excavators had tractor type undercarriages - and now, that I run it - well - you would have to show me some very good reasons before I would consider buying one." info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1252/1/Topcon-3D-Xi-indicator-3D-GPS--based-control-systems-available-from-Laser-Beams/Topcon-3D-Xi-indicator-3D-GPS--based-control-systems-available-from-Laser-Beams.html The Topcon 3D-Xi indicator 3D GPS+-based control system for excavators has increased productivity and efficiency by up to 50% on a riverside project for Sydney-based contractor Ford Civil Contracting. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1251/1/Clee-Hill-expands-hire-fleet-with-more-Kubota-mini-excavators/Clee-Hill-expands-hire-fleet-with-more-Kubota-mini-excavators.html Clee Hill Plant Ltd continues to modernise and expand its plant fleet with the delivery of a number of Kubota mini excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1216/1/JCB-220-excavator-for-the-best-of-both-worlds/JCB-220-excavator-for-the-best-of-both-worlds.html Thanks to his new JCB 220 excavator and a harbour side view of one of the world’s most recognisable icons, Rick Mortimer says he has the best of both worlds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1205/1/Just-one-pass-to-excavate-and-pour/Just-one-pass-to-excavate-and-pour.html NE of the companies that garnered a fair bit of attention at the National Construction Exhibition in Sydney in November last year was Geocast. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1204/1/Boom-moves-for-excavator/Boom-moves-for-excavator.html A UNIQUE boom design incorporating boom cylinder and hydraulic hose protection, is one of the new features in the recently-released 1.5t Kubota U15-3 zero tail swing mini excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1201/1/Emission-levels-and-fuel-efficiency-impact-buyer-decisions-in-choice-of-excavator/Emission-levels-and-fuel-efficiency-impact-buyer-decisions-in-choice-of-excavator.html WAYNE Weller has seen excavators from a variety of positions meeting the widely varying needs of people who hire or purchase excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1179/1/Excavator-range-targets-confined-spaces/Excavator-range-targets-confined-spaces.html VOLVO Construction Equipment has introduced two short swing compact excavators to meet the needs of operators who work in confined, narrow and restricted-space job sites. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1151/1/Excavators-dig-more-with-less-fuel/Excavators-dig-more-with-less-fuel.html KOMATSU Australia has released two new quarry and heavy construction machines in its advanced new Dash 8 excavator series, the PC600LC-8 (60t) and PC850SE-8 (80t). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1117/1/Japanese-firm-Kobelco-launches-excavators/Japanese-firm-Kobelco-launches-excavators.html Kobelco Construction Equipment India (KCEIPL), a subsidiary of Kobelco Machinery Corporation of Japan, has launched its SK-8 series of excavator machines in India. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1116/1/Komatsu-America-launches-new-hydraulic-excavator/Komatsu-America-launches-new-hydraulic-excavator.html Komatsu America Corp., a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. which is the world's second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact construction equipment, introduced its new PC300HD-8 hydraulic excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1090/1/Track-Excavator-sells-for-US298000-in-IronPlanet-online-auction/Track-Excavator-sells-for-US298000-in-IronPlanet-online-auction.html An IronPlanet online auction held on 4 October attracted heavy equipment buyers from around the world, with a significant level of interest from the Australasian region. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1081/1/Mini-excavators-at-QME/Mini-excavators-at-QME.html Hastings Deering will be exhibiting Caterpillar’s new “C” series compact radius mini excavators on stand 9117 during the 2006 Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) from 25 to 27 July at the Mackay Showgrounds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1026/1/Moving-mountains/Moving-mountains.html If one thing is for certain, there's no shortage of earth-moving projects in the UAE and throughout the GCC. With every bigger and more ambitious development on the cards comes a bigger patch of desert that first needs to be prepared. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/992/1/Automotive-production-ideas-applied-to-excavators/Automotive-production-ideas-applied-to-excavators.html Modelled on the automotive industry's one-piece-flow production techniques a robot excavator cab MIG welding system is designed to minimise production inventory, so increasing efficiency. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/972/1/CASE-launches-CX17B-compact-excavator/CASE-launches-CX17B-compact-excavator.html With zero tail swing and retractable tracks, CASE’s new CX17B compact excavator is built to work in tight spaces, making it a suitable machine for a wide range of jobs from landscaping to interior demolition work. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/926/1/Volvo-launches-new-excavator/Volvo-launches-new-excavator.html Volvo Construction Equipment India, part of the 170-year-old Volvo Group, with head office in Brussels, Belgium, launched a brand new piece of construction equipment in Mumbai last week - EC 140 BLC Hydraulic Excavator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/896/1/PLM-streamlines-excavators-quality-manufacture/PLM-streamlines-excavators-quality-manufacture.html One of the world's leading manufacturers of construction machinery, has successfully used PLM solutions to streamline development and improve the quality of its hydraulic excavators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/798/1/Filters-clean-up-on-excavator-hydraulics/Filters-clean-up-on-excavator-hydraulics.html The latest high performance filter housing and element technology is being used by Komatsu on its PC210 Dash 8 excavators, to ensure cleaner hydraulic systems and increased filtration efficiency. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/538/1/Is-there-a-Compact-Excavator-in-Your-Future/Is-there-a-Compact-Excavator-in-Your-Future.html Looking to increase your company's efficiency and profits? A compact excavator could help. These useful machines, weighing up to about 15,000 lbs., can replace several workers and help complete many jobs faster. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/519/1/IHI-Mini-Excavators/IHI-Mini-Excavators.html IHI has been building mini excavators since the early 1970s, offering conventional style and zero tailswing units to a growing customer base all around the world. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/325/1/A-look-at-excavation-and--road-construction-equipment/A-look-at-excavation-and--road-construction-equipment.html The 550 LC and 750 excavators from John Deere are a big addition to the company’s excavator line — in fact, at weights of 127,394 and 167,602 lbs. respectively, they’re now the largest machines in it. Like their siblings, the new models feature maximized smoothness of operation, reliability, and operator comfort, the company says. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/305/1/Mid-sized-excavator-gets-new-hydraulic-system/Mid-sized-excavator-gets-new-hydraulic-system.html Upgraded with the latest in hydraulic pumps, control valves, and cylinders, mid-size Bobcat excavators offer hydraulic advantages over previous models and competitive brands. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/282/1/Mini-Excavator-Description-and-Uses/Mini-Excavator-Description-and-Uses.html Mini excavators are small, compact machines that range in size from under 2000 kg to 6000kg (4409lb to 13227lb) and with bucket sizes between 0.02m3 to 0.17m3 ( 0.026yd3 to 0.222yd3 ). Like their larger cousins, these excavators also consists of a cab, a boom arm, a bucket and mounted on top of crawler or wheeled base. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/281/1/Excavator-Introduction/Excavator-Introduction.html Excavators or shovels are machines designed for digging or earthmoving works and they come in all shapes and sizes. They are very common nowadays and mainly found in construction projects, mines, quarries or just about any place where excavation is required. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/94/1/The-Excavator-Basics-of-a-Heavy-Industrial-Machines/The-Excavator-Basics-of-a-Heavy-Industrial-Machines.html What is an excavator? An excavator, which is also known as a 360-degree digger, is a civil engineering vehicle that is made-up of three parts; a backhoe, a cab mounted pivot, and a moveable undercarriage. The cab can pivot around in a full circle, giving it 360 degree rotation ability, while the undercarriage can be equipped with either tracks or wheels. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/19/1/What-Are-The-Type-Of-Excavators-Loaders/What-Are-The-Type-Of-Excavators-Loaders.html Excavators Loaders can be of two types: 1- Backhoe Loaders, and 2- Wheel Loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/134/1/Stevicks-fleet-grows-with-Doosan-excavator/Stevicks-fleet-grows-with-Doosan-excavator.html Steve Johnson formed Stevick as a plant hire company in 1998, and the company continues to operate in and around Brisbane as a hirer and small contractor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/21/1/Excavator-An-Commonly-Used-Heavy-Machinery/Excavator-An-Commonly-Used-Heavy-Machinery.html Excavators are heavy equipment used in civil engineering and surface mining. An excavator, also called a 360-degree excavator or digger, sometimes abbreviated simply to a 360, is an engineering vehicle consisting of a backhoe and cab mounted on a pivot (turntable is a more apt description) atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500