Excavators: Digging With the Big Boys
These excavators feature cab improvements — more space, better visibility, increased safety, and reduced vibration — for increased efficiency and production.
Volvo Construction Equipment
The 70-ton Volvo EC700C has a Tier III-compliant engine with Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology for high torque at low revolutions. The machine boasts a hydraulic system with high breakout force, and a robust undercarriage and reinforced superstructure and boom/arm for greater endurance.
Kobelco
Kobelco says its SK850LC Super ACERA provides competitive breakout, drawbar pull, and swing torque forces. The unit is designed for easy transport — it can be configured four different ways to meet various local requirements. A centrally located catwalk and walking platform provide easy access for routine maintenance checks.
John Deere
John Deere’s 850D LC offers fast hydraulics, powerful swing torque, and generous drawbar pull. Its Powerwise III management system balances engine and hydraulic performance. The company says its generous hydraulic flow and best-in-class metering ensure powerful digging force, precise low-effort control, and multifunctional operation.
Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi’s EX1200-6 comes with a front-shovel bucket range of 7.7 to 8.5 cubic yards, which matches well with 65-ton class trucks. An air-ride seat and improved joystick controls provide better ergonomics. Other features include improvements to the undercarriage and upper structure.
Hyundai Construction Equipment
The 181,880-pound R800LC-7A is the largest in Hyundai’s family of excavators. A lighting package — boom-mounted work lights and lighting built into the frame of the cab’s roof — make nighttime work easy. Maintenance and service is fast and easy with a centralized lube bank, wide-opening access door, and easy-to-reach filters.
LBX Company, LLC
The Link-Belt 700 X2 has an operating weight of 153,442 pounds with a maximum digging depth of 27 feet, 7 inches and a digging reach of 43 feet, 2 inches. The machine boasts precise and aggressive performance, as well as increased fuel efficiency.
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