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[VIDEO] Family-run Construction Firm Sees Next-Generation Benefits of Caterpillar 323 Excavator

C. Laney and Sons Construction discusses productivity, safety and cost-saving advantages of Next-Generation features built into company’s Caterpillar 323 excavator

January 3, 2019

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Municipal Governments Find Versatility in Wheeled Excavators

Roadwork, clearing ditches and cutting away pervasive vegetation are examples of some of the work wheeled excavators are being used to perform.

December 15, 2018

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Simplified Grade Control Promises Rapid Returns

1D and 2D grade control continues to advance in earthmoving machines while serving as an entry point into digital site technology

December 14, 2018

The Case SiteControl CoPilot system was developed for use with M-Series dozers and allows operators to set a desired slope/grade reference, and automatically holds that grade/slope without the need for lasers, masts or GPS.

[VIDEO] Equipment Transition Helps Lauzon Contracting Get Ahead

A transition to Doosan equipment means Lauzon Contracting not only finishes excavating jobs on time, they are often ahead of schedule.

November 27, 2018

[VIDEO] Caterpillar 330 and 330 GC Next Generation Excavators

The Cat 330 features standard integrated Cat Connect technology and the most power and lift capacity of the two models. The Cat 330 GC combines the right balance of productivity features with reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

November 16, 2018

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Latest Caterpillar Next Generation Excavators Match Productivity & Cost Targets

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30-ton size class 330 and 330 GC and 36-ton size class 336 and 336 GC Next Generation excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match productivity and cost targets

November 14, 2018

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Hyundai HX220L Hydraulic Excavator

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

Hyundai's HX220L features Intelligent Power Control (IPC) for computer-aided power optimization based on load demand

November 9, 2018

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Earthmoving Equipment

[VIDEO] RAM Construction Takes on the Washington Waterfront with Hitachi Fleet

RAM Construction is using a Hitachi fleet on the high-profile Port and City of Bellingham, Wash. Waterfront District project.

October 26, 2018

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[VIDEO] Sneak Peak: Liebherr's New Generation 8 Crawler Excavators

Liebherr will launch six models of Generation 8 crawler excavators ranging from 22 to 45 metric tonnes (mt) starting in January 2019. The first models will be the 22-mt R 924 and 24-mt R 924.

October 19, 2018

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Liebherr to Launch Generation 8 Crawler Excavators in 2019

Liebherr USA, Co.

Of the initial six models, the first two will be the R 922 and R 924 designed for Stage V regulations

October 17, 2018

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Wheeled Excavator Cuts Clearing Time and Costs for Alabama County

County officials in Covington County, AL, turned to a Volvo EW180E for more efficient vegetation management along 1,290 miles of road. Now areas that used to take four or five weeks can be cleared in days.

October 13, 2018

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[VIDEO] Wheeled Excavator Saves Time and Cost in Town and on the Road

Tony Brignolli, Saltmarsh Industries, explains advantages of a rubber-tired excavator over tracked machines or backhoe-loaders in key applications

October 5, 2018

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[VIDEO] Steelwrist Delivers Quick ROI in Challenging Utility Applications

Saltmarsh Industries, Inc.'s Steelwrist tiltrotator coupler has “paid for itself” by upping productivity and safety, and expanding the services the company can provide for its customers.

October 3, 2018

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[VIDEO] Counties Find Efficiency with Volvo Wheeled Excavator

Covington County, AL purchased an EW180E Volvo wheeled excavator using Sourcewell. They found the process faster and most cost-effective than going through a bidding process.

September 22, 2018

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A Big Machine for a Big Demolition Job

Greg Bair Track Hoe Service Inc. uses a high-reach excavator for a complicated bridge demolition in Kansas City, KS

September 18, 2018

Greg Bair Track Hoe Service used the Volvo EC480 HR high-reach excavator on both land and water during the demolition of the Interstate 70 westbound bridge outside downtown Kansas City, KS.

Select and Set Up Demolition Attachments to Crush Competition

Contractors must match demolition attachments to the task and then select the correct excavator for maximum productivity.

September 14, 2018

Make sure the carrier's auxiliary circuit is set with the proper oil flow and hydraulic operating pressure required for the attachment. Use a hydraulic flow meter to verify rather than rely on what the electronic system is telling you.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

3D System Increases Excavator Efficiency

Trimble Earthworks allows Landmark Construction’s excavators to semi-autonomously reach grade quickly and accurately.

September 14, 2018

Trimble 3D grade control systems allow the excavator operator to pretty much dig to grade without the constant assistance of a 3D-equipped dozer and operator.

Earthmoving Equipment

[VIDEO] Bill George Gets the Demolition Job Done with Doosan Equipment

Demolition and grading contractor Bill George, owner of Bill George's Dump Truck & Loader Service, LLC, gets the job done using Doosan excavators and wheel loaders.

September 6, 2018

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