[VIDEO] Cat Pioneers 10,000-lb Mini Excavator

New Cat 310 puts a full-featured conventional-style excavator in Caterpillar’s excavator-line gap between 8,000-lb and 12,000-lb lift capacities

January 21, 2019

Consider workers' weights, weight of tools and materials taken up ladders.

March Ladder Safety Month Focuses on Securing The Leading Cause of Fatal Falls in Construction

Lack of training on proper use of ladders is the primary cause of more than 81% of fall injuries treated in US emergency departments, and the safety industry is working especially hard this month to get free training to those who work with ladders

While largely foreign to most contractors in the early stages of the pandemic, platforms such as Zoom soon enabled companies to maintain critical face-to-face interactions.

Will Construction’s High-Tech Embrace Continue Post-pandemic?

Construction has seen a surging acceptance of various forms of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it continue once the crisis is over?

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

Brad Humphrey and the team discuss all things related to the jobsite and running a successful business. Tune in for a new episode every other Wednesday.

The new Universal Charger can charge the 19C-1E electric mini excavator in 2 1/2 hours.

JCB Expands Electric Machine Offering for Zero-Emissions Operations

New additions to the company’s line of electric machines help customers stay productive while meeting sustainability initiatives.

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Volvo Group Begins Customer Deliveries of All-electric Products in France

French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric FE electric truck and a ECR25 electric compact excavator.

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Caterpillar's Smart Bucket Rotator Changes the Game with Automatic Grade and Depth Control

New Cat Smart-Attachment technology syncs the chip in this bucket tilt/rotator to the mini-excavator's controller to maintain precise cutting-edge angles and return-to-dig functionality in a complex working range

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Mecalac Welcomes Trekker Group into Growing Dealer Network

Trekker Group joined Mecalac's dealer network in 2020 and will offer Mecalac's innovative line of crawler skid-excavators, wheeled excavators, and swing loaders — expanding the coverage across North America.

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CP Hire Purchases First JCB Electric Mini Excavator in Ireland

The JCB Electric Mini Excavator will carry out maintenance duties while producing no fumes or harmful emissions — enabling indoor operation without the need for expensive extraction equipment.

Kato-CES Builds on its Excavator and Compact Track Loader Product Offerings

Kato - Compact Excavator Sales shares recent excavator product line expansions, the return of the CL35 compact track loader and additions and opportunities ahead.

Skyworks Will Expand to the Cleveland Market

Takeuchi-US has announced the expansion of current dealer, Skyworks LLC, into the Cleveland market — offering the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators, and wheel loaders.

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JCB Updates Electric Mini for Year-Round Use

JCB updated the 19C-1E E-TECH cab with new features, which include a fully glazed cab and an electric heater. These features allow a full day’s shift to be worked in a dry and comfortable operating environment.

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JCB Develops Off-Board Rapid Charger for E-TECH Machines

The JCB Universal Charger allows customers to extend working capabilities across battery electric construction and industrial machinery with a single rapid-charge solution.

With the Brokk machine Jamba Construction demolished 1,200 cubic yards of concrete and lava, completing 60% of the overall demolition.

High-End Builder Finds Robotic Solution for Historic Demolition Project

Jamba turned to a Brokk 160 robotic demolition machine to demolish the historic Belvedere Lava House.

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Volvo ECR25 Electric Excavator

This compact excavator has zero exhaust emissions, and compared with its conventional counterparts, has significantly lower noise levels, reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and fewer maintenance requirements.

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Kubota Previews New 2021 Construction Equipment with Dealers

The new 2021 models were highlighted at the Kubota Connect 2020 virtual dealer meeting

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

The contractor’s 15-minute guide to business profitability.

Brad Humphrey and the team discuss all things related to the jobsite and running a successful business. Tune in for a new episode every other Wednesday.

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Today’s Compact Excavators Pack in Power and Versatility Once Only Available on Larger Machines

Compact excavators are usually the first pieces of equipment on a typical construction jobsite and usually the last ones to leave.

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TB370 Compact Hydraulic Excavator

Takeuchi's TB370 compact hydraulic excavator is the first in Takeuchi's 300 series compact excavator line.

AMG saved at least $50,000 in labor in equipment costs by using robotic demolition rather than a more traditional approach with mini-excavators and hammers.

Demolition Doctors: Remote-Controlled Equipment Enables Surgical San Diego Demolition

Urban contractors realize that today’s urban demolition requires a surgical precision traditional methods and equipment can’t provide.

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TB257FR Compact Hydraulic Excavator

Takeuchi's TB257FR compact hydraulic excavator features a patented side-to-side offset boom combined with a tight tail swing enabling it to rotate fully with very little overhang.

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LiuGong Brings 909ECR Mid-sized Excavator to North American Market

Limited tailswing midi-excavator with wide undercarriage is a multi-function tool carrier with greater lift capacity and stability.

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Friday Flashback: 5 Articles to Help You Select and Protect Your Construction Fleet

Check out the week's top trending equipment-related articles from the archives of ForConstructionPros.com.

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Friday Flashback: Top 5 Construction Equipment Articles From the Archives

Check out the week's top trending equipment-related articles from the archives of ForConstructionPros.com.

Like crawler excavators, wheeled excavators support a large number of attachments, making them a versatile addition to any fleet.

Compact Wheeled Excavators Excel in Crowded Cities

These machines thrive in applications where rubber tracked excavators and backhoes face limitations.

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Doosan Infracore DX42-5K and DX50-5K Mini Excavators

The excavators are updates to the prior iterations, featuring new innovations to increase machine performance, versatility, operator comfort and reliability.

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Electric Volvo Machines Available in North America for Prebooking August 19

Sign up to be among the first who can get one of Volvo’s new electric compact machines -- the Volvo ECR25 electric excavator and L25 electric wheel loader

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Doosan Bobcat Partners with Green Machine to Produce Electric Compact Excavators

The strategic partnership will create dual-branded, electric machines to meet market demand for battery-powered solutions