Bobcat M-Series E42 Compact Excavator

The new E42 model joins the Bobcat® M-Series compact excavator line in the 4-to-5-ton weight class. The E42 is a Conventional Tail Swing unit with a 41.8 horsepower liquid-cooled diesel engine and an operating weight of 9, 246 pounds. Redesigned hydraulics with a load-sensing pump and closed center-valve system provide improved, refined control of machine travel and work-group operation. The new hydraulics combined with re-engineered boom geometry... 

Four New Cat Towed Scrapers Feature Construction – Duty Design

The addition of four towed-scraper models to the Cat® product line positions Caterpillar® Inc. as the leading manufacturer of hauling systems for the earthmoving industry. The new towed-scraper models—TS180 and TS220, with two rear wheels, and TS185 and TS225, with four rear wheels—feature an innovative, heavy-duty design and large load capacities for durable productivity in construction applications. Exclusive in the industry, Cat towed scrapers... 

Caterpillar 314D CR and 314D LCR Hydraulic Excavators

The new Cat 314D CR and 314D LCR hydraulic excavators are compact-radius models that build on the valued attributes of their C-Series predecessors with a new fuel-efficient Cat C4.2 ACERT™ engine, more hydraulic power, expanded work-tool versatility, a spacious new operator station and a new intermediate-length stick. These new 90-horsepower (67 kW), 14-metric-ton machines have the features to cut operating costs, boost production, increase machine... 

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... 

Finding The Oldest Hanix Excavator in the UK

Excavator experts, Hanix Europe, are celebrating 20 years trading in the UK. To mark the success, they launched an appeal to find the oldest working Hanix excavator in the country and discovered one of their very first machines still going strong. The N220 mini excavator owned and operated from new by EPS Hire Centres in West Yorkshire was made in 1988. Used continuously since then, the 20 year old machine was still in daily use until this year when... 

DEERE ROLLS OUT TWO NEW WHEELED EXCAVATORS

John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers.... 

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... 

Hire Industry Acclaim for Hanix 5.5 Tonne Mini Excavator

As the first volume shipments of the new mid-range H55DR mini excavator arrive in the UK, Hanix report enthusiastic reception from hire industry bosses. The new generation D series machine from Japan is engineered to deliver outstanding reliability for maximum availability and trouble free performance in tough conditions. It promises low service and maintenance cost, a long working life and good residual value for low overall lifetime costs of ownership. For... 

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...