The first machines will be unveiled at the Bauma exhibition in April 2019
Excavator
Liebherr to launch upgraded versions of R9100 and R9150 mining excavators in January 2019
The Liebherr R9100 B and R9150 B are equipped with the Liebherr V12 diesel engine specifically designed to withstand extreme outside temperatures and high altitudes with low atmospheric pressure
SDLG unveils concept electric compact excavator that can perform continuous digging for three hours
The 6t capacity E660F-EX is based on the current E660FL compact excavator, which has a bucket capacity of 0.2 m3, maximum excavation force of 40 kN, and swing speed of 10 r/min
Hyundai and Cummins develop electric powered mini excavator
Powered by Cummins battery modules, the 3.5-ton excavator is designed to operate for a full eight-hour shift and charge in under three hours
Cat’s next Generation 36-ton size class excavators increase operating efficiency by 45% over previous models
The 336 and 336 GC models also offer lower fuel and maintenance costs and and improved operator comfort
Three market shifts set to impact the future of excavators
Future proofing excavators will depend on how manufacturers approach technology, design and operations, according to Sungmo Yang , vice president of excavator business platform, Volvo Construction Equipment
XCMG unveils 700-ton hydraulic excavator
China has become the fourth country in the world to have the capability of producing 700-ton excavators after Germany, Japan and the US
Hitachi unveils telescopic arm excavator for below-ground construction
The ZX210LC-6 can excavate to depths of 21 metres, and its telescopic arm extends and retracts using a combination of rope and hydraulic cylinders
Video: Mecalac unveils 100% electric excavator at Intermat 2018
The e12 excavator, developed as an electric alternative for urban construction sites, can be charged on site in six to seven hours, and it provides a range of eight hours at the highest power output
Urban congestion creates new demand for wheeled excavators
Hitachi has relaunched its Zaxis range of wheeled excavators in the Middle East, positioning them as alternatives to conventional crawler excavators