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Liebherr’s Latest Innovations Bring Anticipation for MINExpo 2021
Liebherr will showcase its latest innovations at MINExpo 2021, featuring the LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane, the D98 diesel engine series, the PR 776 dozer and LiReCon teleoperation system, the T 274 mining truck and three new excavators.
Excavators
Volvo Enters New Excavator Size Class with Two 50-ton Models
Equipment
Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Case Launches SiteControl Machine Control Solutions for Excavators
Construction Technology
Researchers Develop Autonomous Excavator System for "Un-crewed" Excavation
Excavators
Case Announces OEM Fit Excavator Machine Control
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Business
Nonresidential Investment Declines 7% in Q2 2021 Even as U.S. Economy Expands
The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, but investment in nonresidential structures declined 7% for the quarter.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Progresses in Senate
Lawmakers voted to move forward with debate on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal after they reached a deal on major outstanding issues.
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John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators
With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Doosan and Trimble Announce Factory-installed Machine Control Solution for Excavators
Doosan will offer the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators as an optional factory-installed machine control solution for the North American market.
Excavators
Quick-turn Demolition Calls for Careful Mix of Planning and Equipment
Backbay Construction needed to quickly demolish and clear a fast food restaurant in Fort Myers. A Doosan excavator and wheel loader helped it to complete the job in about five working days.
Loaders
Doosan To Showcase Next-Generation Wheel Loader at World of Concrete 2021
A Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader will be on display June 8 to 10 in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators
Hitachi grade management technology is available on the ZX210-6, ZX210LC-6 and ZX350LC-6 excavators in the US and Canada.
Excavators
Liebherr R 928 G8 Crawler Excavator
The R 928 G8 crawler excavator rounds off the current range of Generation 8 crawler excavators.
Excavators
Kobelco Forms Engine Supply Agreements to Enable Restart of U.S. Excavator Production
Yanmar and Isuzu will provide engines for some Kobelco excavators and cranes produced in North America, enabling the restart of U.S. production.
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John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators
With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.
Excavators
John Deere SmartGrade 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators
John Deere expands its SmartGrade range with the launch of the grade control solution on the 210G LC and 350G LC excavators, offering four grade management options.
Excavators
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators
The John Deere 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators are now available with the factory-installed and calibrated SmartGrade technology with 2D and 3D grade control options.
Excavators
Kobelco Suspension of U.S. Excavator Production Will Impact 100+ Jobs
More than two-thirds of workers at the Spartanburg County, SC production facility will face layoffs as of May 1 as Kobelco halts production while awaiting its engine supplier’s emissions certification.
Excavators
Volvo CE Expands Offering With Steelwrist SQ Auto Connect Quick Couplers
Volvo CE offers Steelwrist SQ Auto Connect quick couplers, designed for both crawler and wheeled excavators between 13 and 35 tons — featuring the ability to easily change between tiltrotator, hydraulic powered work tools and mechanical work tools.
Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment Expands Wheeled Excavator Lineup with EWR130E
The mid-sized wheeled excavator fits in the 12- to 13-ton range and features rear swing of just 5 ft. 1 in. and a front swing of 5 ft. 11 in.
Equipment
First Liebherr Excavator with Factory Fitted Leica Machine Control Delivered to UK Contractor
A Liebherr R 934 crawler excavator equipped with the Leica 3D semi-automatic 3D machine control was delivered to civil construction firm Brad-Pave.
Excavators
Caterpillar 335 Excavator
Design increases fuel efficiency and lowers maintenance costs up to 20% and improves performance up to 45%.
Excavators
Next-gen Caterpillar 374 Excavator Adds More Durability and Even Higher Production
The new model offers high production, two times more structural durability and up to 20% less maintenance costs than the Cat 374F.
Earthmoving - Compact
Takeuchi Expands Dealer Network with EquipmentShare’s Utah Location
EquipmentShare becomes Takeuchi Dealer to offer Takeuchi’s full line of excavators, compact track loaders, and wheel loaders for sale and rental purposes.
Excavators
Mecalac Updates 6MCR Skid Excavator and 7MWR Wheeled Excavator
Mecalac designs a new configuration of its innovative two-piece boom for the 6MCR skid excavator and 7MWR wheeled excavator models, featuring an extended boom range, an additional offset and five axles.
Equipment
Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator
Proterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.
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Excavators
Komatsu PC210LCi-11 Excavator is Latest Entrant to the iMC 2.0 Lineup
Intelligent excavator now includes bucket angle hold control and auto tilt bucket control functions.
Attachments - Other
Keep Hydraulic Breakers on Point
Preventive maintenance and a skilled operator can keep breakers from turning into scrap metal.
Excavators
HM-Entreprenor Replaces Machines with Liebherr Products
HM-Entreprenor, which currently operates nine R 926s and three R 945s, will replace machines with Liebherr products for the quality and performance of the equipment. Joining its fleet will be two new R 914 Compacts in early 2021.
Digging Deeper
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.
Excavators
Caterpillar Announces New Cat 315 GC Next Gen Features
Caterpillar designed the Cat 315 GC Next Gen compact radius excavator with a larger cab, lower maintenance cost, and reduced fuel consumption.
Excavators
Doosan DX800LC-7 Crawler Excavator Now Available to Order
The biggest model in the company’s excavator lineup is now available for order in North America.
Excavators
Mecalac Offers Speed Control System on MCR Crawler Skid Excavators
Mecalac is now offering 20 available options for maximum travel speed with its innovative Speed Control System on MCR crawler skid excavators.
Excavators
LiuGong 950E Crawler Excavator
Company's largest model features a 64,745-lbf. arm digging force and 71,939-lbf. maximum drawbar pull.
Excavators
Kobelco SK850LC-10 Excavator
The 185,700-lb. excavator delivers a 31-ft. 10-in. maximum digging depth and a bucket digging force of 90,598 lbf.
Excavators
Caterpillar Next Gen 317 and 317 GC Excavators
The 317 features multiple standard Cat technologies to boost operating efficiencies by up to 45%, while the 317 GC lowers maintenance costs by up to 20%.
Construction Technology
Volvo Updates Excavator's Dig Assist with New Easy-to-Use Features
The new Volvo Dig Assist is equipped with new user-friendly features that enhance precision, decrease grading time and diagnose and solve issues. The program is available on 20 of the company’s medium and large crawler and wheeled excavators.
