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A developer in California is testing Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric excavators and wheel loaders to test their commitment to environmental sustainability and whether they can maintain a firm foothold on the construction site even in the event of a power outage. In a Southern California pilot project, Baltic Sands uses Volvo ECR25 electric compact excavators […]
John Deere, as part of the global preferred supplier agreement with Engcon, will install excavators from EC204 to EC233 with models 26G to 345G at dealers. These quick-change devices allow accessories to be rotated up to 360 degrees and tilted up to 45 degrees. It includes the Engcon EC-Oil quick connector system, which allows the operator to quickly change accessories from within the cab.
Bobcat E165 features heated seats, air conditioning as in a car, and a pressurized cab that is fully soundproof. Moreover, an open service panel and centralized lubrication ease daily maintenance.
Doosan DX14LC-5 has a seven-inch LCD screen, equipment maintenance history, and machine monitoring, and can display the operator’s view of the standard rear camera and optional side camera. To achieve the best power and fuel efficiency, the engine uses high-pressure common rail injection and electronic power optimization system (EPOS).
A press release from Caterpillar stated the company would not exhibit at the 2022 Bauma in Germany (starting now entitled: 2022 Bauma). The responsibility of demonstrating will be left to Cat’s dealer Zeppelin in Germany. Cat made this decision after a series of assessments, and there are also factors related to the global pandemic. Volvo […]
Caterpillar (CAT) is expanding its next-generation compact excavator product line with the addition of 302.7 CR, and 303.5 CR models. Compared with the previous equipment, 302.7 has an expandable crawler, 303 improves the lifting performance of the equipment, and 303.5 is equipped with a dozer blade.
According to media reports, Kobelco Construction Machinery USA temporarily replaced Hino engines to Yanmar and Isuzu for its excavator and crane, because Hino Motor’s four engines failed to obtain EPA certification in 2021. In January 2021, Hino informed Kobelco that its four engines had not yet received EPA emission certification in 2021, and stated that its future supply schedule “has no clear prospects.”
The iMC 2.0 was released by Komatsu at ConExpo 2020, which is part of the features for the new largest intelligent hydrostatic transmission (HST) D71PXi-24 bulldozer. The launch of the Komatsu PC210LCi-11 marked the use of the second-generation iMC on the excavator. This excavator became the first Komatsu excavator equipped with iMC 2.0.
Oil prices are undoubtedly one of the fundamental factors influencing the construction industry, especially the heavy equipment market. The price change relies heavily on the market supply-demand relationship that is likely to be negatively affected by the current market environment. To analyze the overall excavator market in the United States, we need to forecast the future of the market by combining economic factors and market environment trends.
The global construction industry has been growing steadily since 2020, driven by effective COVID-19 control, population growth, and infrastructure development. In the U.S., President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan indicates continued growth. The construction equipment market, especially for earth-moving machinery like excavators, is also expanding. Emission regulations may increase demand for eco-friendly equipment, boosting the rental market and international trade in equipment and parts. FridayParts aims to support this growth by providing quality aftermarket parts and building long-term partnerships with industry stakeholders.
