Piloting a fighter jet, removing a brain tumor, programing a particle accelerator, and operting a hydraulic excavator all require a high level of skill. Quick thinking, eye-hand coordination, and ...

Looking to simplify its product lines and streamline production, Cater­pillar has introduced a trio of 20-ton-class excavators aimed at a broad range of applications. The company also expanded its ...

Earlier this year, Case Construction Equipment introduced factory fit machine control on M Series dozers. “We are now very pleased to announce our introduction of OEM fit machine control technology on ...

SRI International has fielded a robotic excavator control that it says automates repetitive actions such as digging and enables intuitive remote operation for more complex actions. This progressive ...

The market for 40,000- to 60,000-pound crawler excavators has been robust, with shorter tail swing models and integrated machine control offerings finding favor with contractors. “The 40,000- to ...

Caterpillar has updated the Cat 325 Excavator with a heavy-duty configuration that boosts stability, efficiency and ...

The Cat M316F is one of three new F-Series wheeled excavators from Caterpillar. The F-Series machines now have fully enclosed ROPS cabins and redesigned quick couplers, which are compatible with the ...

Topcon Positioning Group announces the addition of two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and ...

Topcon has launched the 2DXI and 2DXE 2-Dexcavator control systems. The former can be used for cutting slopes, excavating trenches for utilities as well as digging footings and basements, a spokesman ...

Komatsu is now offering optional fingertip controls on several of its MR-3 mini- and midi-excavators. The manufacturer said the new controls offer improved versatility and operation comfort; "the new ...

As fun as operating heavy machinery looks, complex machines like excavators require a trained and skilled operator to get a job done quickly and safely. But as the pool of trained operators continues ...