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2 months ago | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
Kubota has jumped into the electric construction equipment market with the introduction of its first electric mini excavator, KX038-4e. Weighing in at 8,532 pounds, the model is both quiet and emission-free while delivering similar performance to its diesel equivalent. The KX038-4e was recently showcased at the CES in Las Vegas, and Equipment World got a closer look from Kubota Senior Program Manager Rusty Harrington. To learn more, check out our video above.
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2 months ago | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
Komatsu and Asunaro Aoki Construction have joined forces to develop electric underwater robots capable of operating at depths of up to 160 feet. A concept machine was showcased at the recent CES show in Las Vegas, but the idea for this amphibious bulldozer is not new. In 1971, Komatsu developed the D155W radio-controlled amphibious bulldozer and sold 36 globally.
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Dec 22, 2024 | 
totallandscapecare.com | Lawson Rudisill |Don McLoud
Bobcat’s new E40 compact excavator comes with a standard long arm and minimal tail swing. In the video below, senior product specialist Eric Dahl led us on a walkaround tour of the E40 at World of Concrete earlier this year. The E40 runs on a 40-horsepower, turbocharged Bobcat engine that does not require a diesel particulate filter to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. At less than 10,000 pounds, the excavator is viewed as a next step up for contractors ready to tackle more demanding jobs.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
Two-time contractor of the year finalist Schier Construction Company Inc. offers big company benefits not often seen at small construction firms in an effort to attract and retain workers.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
constructionhq.world | Bryan Furnace |Lawson Rudisill
Liebherr, a German-based company with 75 years of history, has been active in the U.S. construction equipment market since 1970. The company currently offers seven models of dozers, now in their eighth generation, covering a range of class sizes from 29,000 to 160,000 pounds. All Liebherr dozers are equipped with hydrostatic drive technology, a feature that sets them apart, including the PR 776—the largest dozer in the world using this system.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
With its ability to climb, stretch and crawl, the Menzi Muck M545X is no run-of-the-mill wheeled excavator. Hydraulically adjustable wheels, claw-like stabilizers and a patented boom enable the M545X to work where other excavators can’t – soft wetlands, steep mountains and other extreme environments.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
Case CE re-entered the wheeled excavator market in 2023, citing growing demand for the mobile machines on roadbuilding projects and in metro areas. Diego Butzke, Case CE product manager, gave Equipment World a walkaround tour of the 40,000-pound, 170-horsepower WX155E SR at the 2023 Utility Expo. A WX175E SR was also on display. To get a closer look at the machines, check out the video above. Other models in Case’s E Series wheeled excavator lineup include the WX140E, WX160E and WX210E.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
At ACT Expo 2024, Volvo showcased its L25 Electric Compact Wheel Loader. Despite being powered by a 48-volt battery, Volvo CE Product Manager Darren Ashton says the L25 shares many similarities with its diesel counterpart. These similarities, coupled with a two-year/2,000-hour full machine warranty and an extra four-year/3,000-hour powertrain warranty, make servicing the machine easier, he says.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
00;00;00;12 - 00;00;14;19Bryan FurnaceHi everybody. Welcome back to Equipment World. You're watching the dirt. I'm your host, Bryan. And today we're here to talk about the JCB 380. If you're not familiar with the JCB nomenclature, that is their largest telescoping skid steer, and it can telescope out to a reach of eight feet, believe it or not. And it's a pretty stinking fun machine to ride in.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
equipmentworld.com | Lawson Rudisill
00:00:00:09 - 00:00:05:20Bryan FurnaceToday we're here to talk about this guy, the humble hard hat, and how it is now taking a step into the 21st century along with all of our other equipment. So let's get into the meat of why this is important and why this is a good change for the industry. Joining us today is Ryan Barnes from Studson. 00:00:31:19 - 00:00:38:04Bryan FurnaceSo just at a high level, can can we start with you giving us an idea of who starts in is and what you guys do?
