A prototype of an autonomous construction vehicle weighing 12 tonnes has demonstrated that it can operate on very difficult terrain without a human operator. A Swiss-German team has become the first ...

The Deere 85G excavator has an operating weight of 19,564 lb, with a maximum digging depth of 14 ft, 10 in. It is powered by a 57-hp engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The excavator ...

The XT1600 has a height under the bucket hinge pin of 121 inches, allowing Local 150 instructor/operator Scott Mennenga to place loads over the side of the Local's A25C Volvo articulated hauler. The ...

There are many different kinds of trenching units available for customers, and many benefits to both a dedicated trenching unit and a trenching attachment. What matters when shopping out these ...

Compact excavators have really come of age. They have found a niche in the construction market for smaller trenching and digging applications, as well as jobs that require maneuvering in tight and ...

It's too easy to settle for the usual way of digging trench when soil conditions or limited right of way challenge the textbook prescription for setting up a job. It's a mistake to throw out the ...