Is it too early to talk about Bauma, the major European equipment show that takes place every three years in Munich? We think not, especially when the preview showed arguably the biggest and most important trend in heavy equipment – electrification. In this particular case, Yanmar presented its first electric mini excavator prototype to the …
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Doosan Infracore North America will break ties with its former sister company Doosan Bobcat in 2022 to launch a new line of compact excavators. Four models ranging from 2.7 to 5.5 tons will be available in the first quarter after being produced in South Korea, where Doosan is headquartered. These models will replace the Bobcat-built …
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Completing its next-generation line of compact hydraulic excavators, Caterpillar has introduced the redesigned 304 and 305 CR. Cat says these two machines offer a 20 percent increase in performance and a 10 percent reduction in cost of ownership and operation compared to previous models. “The technology we’re using in these machines provides the foundation for …
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Three months into 2022, several new compact excavators have been released. Here are the six newest machines on the market, as well as a concept electric excavator to be launched next year. JCB expands its range with the 50Z-1 The JCB 50Z-1 features a 100% steel body and zero tail swing design to provide power …
Speaking of weighing skid steer tracks vs. tires, let the job conditions guide your decision. Skid steer loaders, sometimes called Bobcats after one brand of skid steer, are the Swiss Army knives of construction machines. With the right size skid steer and the right attachment, you can perform just about any materials handling, loading, grading or digging …
