MarketBook Excavators Blog Archive

    JCB Electric Compact Excavators Report
    By: JCB
    Posted On: September 4, 2026
    Technical Journalist Dane Gilkes assesses the development of the JCB E-TECH range of electric equipment including compact excavators models. ...
    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted On: September 1, 2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
    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. ...
    Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    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. ...
    Bobcat Previews Innovations & Equipment It Will Highlight At The Utility Expo 2023
    Posted On: September 8, 2023
    Bobcat will show a lot of products at The Utility Expo 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, in the U.S. later this month; show attendees will be invited to demo some of the machines and technologies on the manufacturer’s stand. ...
    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. ...
    Precise Demolition: Caterpillar Releases RC20 & RC30 Rotary Cutter Attachments For Excavators
    Posted On: April 19, 2023
    The cutters use a high-torque, direct-drive motor for high performance at a relatively low noise level, so they can be used near hospitals, in neighborhoods, and in other sensitive environments. ...
    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. ...
    New Holland Unveils Fully Electric E15X Mini Excavator, E12D To E65D Range With 2-Piece Booms
    Posted On: November 11, 2022
    The new lineup stems from New Holland’s acquisition of Italian manufacturer Sampierana S.p.A., known for its mini and midi excavators, as well as for special undercarriages. ...
    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. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio With 4 Battery Electric Machines
    Posted On: October 6, 2022
    Four battery electric Caterpillar machines will be on display at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. ...
    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. ...
    Komatsu Debuts Smart Construction Retrofit Kits With 3D Grade Guidance, Payload Volume Logging, Remote Monitoring For Excavators
    Posted On: July 28, 2022
    The manufacturer says the kits can be installed on most conventional Komatsu excavators by a local distributor for an affordable price. ...
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    Next In Line: Scania Launches Its New Generation Touring Coach
    Posted 10/7/2026
    Scania reveals its next generation of coach to the world – the new Scania Touring. ...
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    John Deere Returns To LAMMA With New Machinery Line-up
    Posted 9/30/2026
    The show will give visitors the chance to experience the cabs of John Deere’s new tractors and foragers and see a key wrapping baler for the UK and Ireland. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Steyr Advances Hydrogen-Powered Farming With New HYTRAC Research Project
    Posted 9/15/2026
    TU Wien, Vienna's leading technology university, together with Steyr and other project partners, has launched the HYTRAC hydrogen agriculture research project. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their most significant frame redesign since their introduction in 1998. ...
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    JCB: Built For The Job
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Wotblock precast needed the manoeuvrability of a skid steer, the mobility of a tracked machine, impressive lifting capability and the reach of a telescopic handler, and chose a JCB Teleskid. ...
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    Krone GX: New Generation With Contactless Forced Steering & A New Job Computer
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Krone has further developed its GX general-purpose wagon’s comfort and versatility to meet the growing demands of agricultural transport even more effectively. ...
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    JCB Electric Compact Excavators Report
    Posted 9/4/2026
    Technical Journalist Dane Gilkes assesses the development of the JCB E-TECH range of electric equipment including compact excavators models. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted 9/1/2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
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