KHL: Volvo to Build Excavators in Russia

Volvo Construction Equipment will invest SEK 360 million (US$ 54 million) to build a 20660 m2 excavator factory in Kaluga, Russia.

September 20, 2011

Volvo Construction Equipment

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John Deere Construction and Forestry Division

In the case of a private sale, a little diligence can go a long way. But you must understand there is some risk involved.

Buying Used Heavy Equipment? Make Sure You Are Aware of These Three Potential Risks

Used heavy equipment can be a great value, but there are several unique risks that buyers should be aware of.

Card-locking control technology combats the potential of fuel theft by only allowing authorized individuals to access fuel. With card-locking technology offered by some manufacturers, drivers use a phone-based app to enter their driver number, vehicle number and what type of fuel they need.

Technology Improves Transporting, Storing and Distributing Fuel on the Construction Site

Changing technology in fuel storage is helping contractors tackle theft, contamination and supply issues, mitigate costs — leading to higher profits.

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

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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Researchers Develop Autonomous Excavator System for "Un-crewed" Excavation

The robotic excavator system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention.

Factory fit 2D and 3D systems from Leica Geosystems will be available on Case D Series excavators up to the Case CX 350D.

Case Announces OEM Fit Excavator Machine Control

D Series Excavators can be optionally fit with Leica grade control systems from the OEM.

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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.

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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.

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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.

With Hitachi Solution Linkage 3D Grade Control, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm.

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.

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Liebherr R 928 G8 Crawler Excavator

The R 928 G8 crawler excavator rounds off the current range of Generation 8 crawler excavators.

The Kobelco SK270SR is one of the excavator models which will use a Yanmar engine.

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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Volvo Adds Purpose-built EC380E Straight Boom Excavator to Demolition Tool Lineup

The 38-ton EC380E Straight Boom excavator delivers 31% higher pin height and 6% more reach than the conventional configuration.

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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.

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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.

Shown is the first unit to roll off the production floor at the Spartanburg excavator manufacturing facility in 2016.

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.

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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.

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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.

The machine delivered to Brad-Pave is a generation 8 R 934 crawler excavator with Leica 3D passive system, which will be updated with a semi-automatic system featuring an automatic inclination/rotation function.

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.

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Caterpillar 335 Excavator

Design increases fuel efficiency and lowers maintenance costs up to 20% and improves performance up to 45%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Concept image of the Komatsu electric excavator to be powered by Proterra batteries.

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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Volvo's Mid-sized Electric Wheeled Excavator Moves Electromobility Goals to a Larger Size Class

The EX03 mid-sized wheeled excavator prototype represents the next stage in the electromobility journey for Volvo Construction Equipment.

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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.

The more routinely that the inspections are completed, the better the breaker will perform and the lower the downtime, which maximizes production. These inspections will also enable the operator to get more comfortable with the breaker.

Keep Hydraulic Breakers on Point

Preventive maintenance and a skilled operator can keep breakers from turning into scrap metal.

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