Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator

Komatsu America Corp. today announces the introduction of the Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator into the North American market. Powered by the Komatsu Hybrid System, the Hybrid PC200LC-8 uses a newly developed electric swing motor, power generator motor, capacitor and diesel engine. Komatsu developed its revolutionary hybrid system to work on the principle of swing energy regeneration and energy storage using the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor system. Komatsu’s... 

Hitachi introduces two new ZW wheel loaders

Hitachi has introduced two new models to further strengthen its popular ZW wheel loader line-up. The ZW140 and ZW150 join the ZW180, ZW220, ZW250 and ZW310, which have already made a significant impact in the key European markets. Hitachi engineers have used their vast experience and unrivalled expertise to extend the range of wheel loaders to complement the established Zaxis-3 excavators. The market-leading technology at their disposal has enabled... 

JOHN DEERE INTRODUCES NEW 120D AND 135D EXCAVATORS

ohn Deere is offering two new hydraulic excavators in the 12- to 13.5-metric-ton range, the 120D and 135D – mid-sized machines with big performance. The 120D is a perfect “dig-and-run” unit for jobs such as excavating basements or placing pipe and transports easily between jobs. The 135D is a reduced-tail-swing machine capable of maximum production in confined areas and work within a single lane of traffic. A short counterweight allows... 

NEW JOHN DEERE 75D EXCAVATOR GREAT FOR LIGHT SITE AND UNDERGROUND WORK, LANDSCAPING

John Deere introduces the 75D mid-sized hydraulic excavator. This conventional boom, reduced tail swing unit weighs in at 17, 637 pounds, has a 15-foot, 1-inch dig depth and is perfect for light residential, site development, underground and landscaping duties. “This excavator’s reduced tail swing and 360-degree rotation enable it to get into tight spaces, ” said Mark Wall, excavator product marketing manager for John Deere. “Once...