MarketBook Crawler Excavators Blog Archive

    What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?
    By: JCB
    Posted On: June 22, 2026
    Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...
    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted On: February 25, 2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
    Sany SY215E Electric Excavator Makes European Debut
    Posted On: July 1, 2024
    Sany’s SY215E electric excavator has a maximum digging height of 9,600 millimetres, a maximum digging depth of 6,255 mm, and five to seven hours of battery life on a single charge. ...
    50-Tonne Volvo EC500 Demolition Excavator Has More Reach Than Standard Models
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...
    Feltham Demolition Tears Into Its Work With New 13-Tonne JCB 131X Crawler Excavator
    Posted On: February 1, 2024
    London-area demolition and dismantling company Feltham Demolition recently purchased a new 13-tonne JCB 131X crawler excavator from JCB’s X Series that’s equipped with a bucket, dipper ram guards, cab cage, and more. ...
    250-Tonne Liebherr R 9300 Mining Excavator To Enter Production In 2024
    Posted On: July 6, 2023
    A pre-production model of the massive digger passed a rigorous testing regimen in Indonesia with flying colours, averaging 486 hours of operation per month and an average availability of 94%, Liebherr says. ...
    Volvo EC380E Hybrid Excavator Reduces Fuel Costs, Emissions For Germany’s Eichstetter GmbH
    Posted On: June 21, 2023
    Volvo Construction Equipment says the EC380E Hybrid excavator delivers the same power and performance as a conventional EC380E, but with up to 17% better fuel economy and 15% lower emissions. ...
    Komatsu’s PC210LCE Electric Excavator Cuts Carbon & Operating Costs
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    The excavator is part of Komatsu’s goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
    Komatsu Demonstrates Fuel-Efficient HB365LC-3 Hybrid Crawler Excavator At ConExpo
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    Extra power is available if you need it, otherwise the hybrid excavator can deliver up to 20% greater fuel efficiency vs. a standard diesel model while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 20%. ...
    Mining Firm Karunia Orders 4 Liebherr R 9300 G8 Excavators Based On Pre-Series Digger’s Performance
    Posted On: February 23, 2023
    Liebherr expects the R 9300 G8, which is still in its validation phase, to enter serial production in 2024 and replace the R 9250 mining excavator. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Machines & Technology Designed To Increase Jobsite Productivity At U.S. ConExpo Show
    Posted On: February 17, 2023
    Among the machines on display will be the PC900LC-11 excavator, the PC360LCi-11 intelligent excavator, and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 intelligent dozers. ...
    Komatsu To Highlight Connected Technologies At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    The equipment company will also display several machines kitted out with its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 technologies: the PC360LCi-11 excavator and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers. ...
    Caterpillar’s Newest 50-Tonne Class 352 Hydraulic Excavator Is More Powerful, Can Use Bigger Tools
    Posted On: November 18, 2022
    The 443-horsepower Cat C13B engine at the heart of the Cat 352 excavator offers three engine modes (Smart, Power, and Eco) that balance power against fuel economy. ...
    Komatsu’s Proprietary intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Now Available On The 359-Horsepower PC490LCi-11 Excavator
    Posted On: October 27, 2022
    The system is designed to lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals TRS4/6/8 Tilt Rotate Systems For 302.7 To 310 Next-Gen Mini Excavators
    Posted On: October 21, 2022
    The new trio of strong, low-maintenance attachment mounts provide 360 degrees of rotation and 40 degrees of side-to-side tilt to allow the machines to work around obstacles, lay pipe, sort recycling, and so on. ...
    Liebherr R 956, R 960 SME, & R 976 Excavators Working Efficiently In Northern France
    Posted On: September 12, 2022
    The diggers’ Stage V engines, high-capacity buckets, and favourable fuel economy are making them a hit at quarries and other jobsites in the region. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces 48-Tonne 350 Excavator With Greater Fuel Economy
    Posted On: August 15, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new digger supplies great digging force and powerful swing torque, and uses up to 13% less fuel than the 349. ...
    Doosan’s New 14- To 25 Tonne -7 Series Crawler Excavators Become Available In The US & Canada
    Posted On: July 8, 2022
    The newest Doosan diggers replace their -5-series counterparts and provide features to boost productivity and improve the operator experience. ...
    CASE To Display E-Series Crawler Excavators, D-Series Mini Excavators At Hillhead 2022
    Posted On: May 17, 2022
    The Hillhead 2022 quarrying, construction, and recycling exhibition is set to take place in Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire, from 21st to 23rd June. ...
    Liebherr R 9200 Face Shovel Excavators Get Down To Work At Iron Ore Mines In India
    Posted On: May 10, 2022
    The two mines were on hiatus for more than two years until 2021, but now are back online and, thanks to the new Liebherr diggers, steaming right along. ...
    CASE Unwraps E-Series Crawler Excavators: ‘Excellence, Efficiency & Economy’
    Posted On: March 24, 2022
    Anchored by new, more powerful Stage V-compliant engines made by FPT Industrial, the new machines boast improvements in controllability, user comfort, and total cost of ownership, as well as a new suite of CASE Service Solutions. ...
    Caterpillar’s New 333 Hydraulic Excavator Supplies Greater Digging Force, Low Cost Of Operation
    Posted On: February 15, 2022
    Compared with the Cat 330, the new Cat 333 has a larger bucket, up to 10% more bucket force, and up to 15% more digging force. ...
    Liebherr Launches Its Time-Tested R 960 SME Quarry Excavator On The Global Market
    Posted On: December 23, 2021
    Available in versions compliant with emissions standards of up to EU Stage V, the R 960 SME is optimal for loading dump trucks in the 33- to 50-ton range. ...
    Caterpillar Launches H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers For Large Next Gen Excavators
    Posted On: December 20, 2021
    The manufacturer says the new hammers, designed for use with large excavators, bring consistent breaking power to rock-busting, tunneling, demolition, and mining applications. ...
    Huge Volvo EC950F Excavator Brings Muscle, Productivity To Sweden’s Aitik Copper Mine
    Posted On: December 10, 2021
    Contractor Rutqvists Schakt CEO Lars-Göran “Lalla” Rutqvist says the enormous digger combines the speed, capacity, and fuel economy his operation needs, and is a pleasure to drive, to boot. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 7/9/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 7/7/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 7/3/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete
    Posted 6/24/2026
    The JCB TM420 has become central to Base Concrete’s operation, joining an all-JCB fleet that includes a 542-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3-tonne mini excavator, and a JCB generator. ...
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    What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?
    Posted 6/22/2026
    Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 6/17/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure
    Posted 6/15/2026
    In addition to hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and telescopic handlers, the company also manufactures crawler dozers and carrier vehicles, such as the TA 230 articulated dump truck. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Generating Capacity: Scania Invests €70m Into Its Angers Production Facility
    Posted 6/1/2026
    Scania is investing €70m into its Angers facility in France, allowing electric trucks to be built there for the first time. ...
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