2017 Excavator Spec Guide

June 19, 2017

Keep Your Rental Clocks—and Tires—Rolling with TyrFil™ Flatproofing

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to Expand Workforce Training in 14 States

Mini Excavators

Caterpillar Updates Mini Excavator Line with New Tech and Performance Upgrades

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s 305 CR, 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 mini excavators get new safety, control and performance features, including E-Fence, Indicate and upgraded engines.

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Caterpillar

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Mini Excavators

Bobcat Expands Compact Excavator Lineup with New E17 and Next-Generation E20

Bobcat will introduce the new E17 and next-generation E20 compact excavators in November 2025, offering improved power, control and comfort for tight-space jobs.

Bobcat Excavator

Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks

NEW WEBINAR: From Pit to Payoff

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Caterpillar Launches MH3295 Material Handler for Heavy-Duty Applications

Caterpillar - Cat

The new Cat MH3295 Material Handler delivers long reach, advanced hydraulics, and integrated technologies for barge, scrapyard and heavy material handling jobs.

Cat Material Handler

Earthmoving Equipment

Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation of Articulated Trucks

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s new articulated truck lineup adds smarter automation, upgraded safety features and redesigned bodies.

Cat Articulated Trucks

Bobcat Invests $4.8M in Facility Renovation

The project modernized 22,560 square feet of shared spaces across the Bobcat Bismarck Manufacturing Facility, where more than 700 professional and production employees work and excavators and aftermarket parts are manufactured.

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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc.

KOBELCO is expanding its collaboration with Trimble, enabling certified dealers across North America to offer and support Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems on select excavators.

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Earthmoving Equipment

CASE Construction Equipment to Showcase Electric and Compact Machines at The Utility Expo 2025

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

CASE Construction Equipment will display electric, compact, and heavy-duty machines for utility crews at The Utility Expo 2025, highlighting solutions for tight spaces and sustainable operation.

Case Backhoe Loader

Construction Technology

Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models

Learn how contractors today are leveraging subscriptions to cut adoption costs and keep ahead of the technology curve.

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Komatsu Introduces New Hydraulic Excavators with Larger Cab, Higher Efficiency

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu has unveiled two new 21–24 ton-class excavators, the PC220LC-12 and PC220LCi-12, featuring larger cabs, fuel savings and enhanced performance.

Komatsu Excavators

KOBELCO and Trimble Announce Expanded Collaboration

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc.

The move makes the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform available for KOBELCO excavators through its North American dealer network.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division

The Toro Company

Toro has appointed Tom Werner as general manager of its Sitework Systems business, effective Sept. 3, bringing his extensive product marketing experience to lead the division that pioneered the compact utility loader market.

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