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Fortescue’s first operational electric excavator reaches one million tonne milestone

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Fortescue’s adoption of electric-powered heavy machinery has reached a new pinnacle with its electric excavator moving a staggering one million tonnes of material since it began operations. Initially, the excavator operated below full capacity for a period of three months. This phase allowed the onsite personnel to acquire hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of …

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Volvo Intros 50-Ton EC500 Straight-Boom Excavator for Demolition

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Volvo Construction Equipment recently expanded its demolition excavator portfolio with the debut of the EC500 Straight Boom at the National Demolition Association Show. This addition is not just any excavator—it’s a 50-ton crawler variant derived from the standard EC500, which premiered at ConExpo 2023. However, this machine distinguishes itself with an imposing 25.5-foot straight boom, …

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HD Hyundai to supply 60 excavators to Sudan

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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Co., a behemoth hailing from South Korea’s industrious shores, proudly announced on a midweek day the completion of a sizeable contract to supply a sizeable consignment of 60 construction machinery units to the African nation of Sudan. Notably, this hefty consignment comprises six robust excavators tipping the scales at 34 tons …

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Fortescue achieves milestone with electric excavator

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Fortescue Metals Group has reached a significant operational milestone with one of its pioneering electric excavators, which has efficiently moved over a million tonnes of material in a mere three months since deployment. Positioned at the Cloudbreak mine within the prodigious Chichester Hub, situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, this 300-tonne behemoth is …

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Caterpillar releases 330 Straight Boom excavator

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Caterpillar, the world-renowned American original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the leading name in construction machinery, has recently made a significant stride in enhancing its demolition excavator range with the introduction of the innovative Cat 330 Straight Boom excavator. This addition to Caterpillar’s robust lineup is a strategic move to meet the evolving demands of the …

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