World Construction Equipment : News

	Caterpillar Marks 100 Years of Industry Innovation Caterpillar Inc. has commenced celebrations for its centennial anniversary, highlighting a century of contributions to global infrastructure and industry transformation. Founded in 1925 through the merger… 2025-01-10 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Kubota Expands Small Construction Machinery Production in Germany Kubota Baumaschinen GmbH (KBM), part of the Kubota Corporation Group, has announced plans to significantly increase its production capacity of mini excavators for the European market. The company aims… 2025-01-07 \| Kubota \| Japan
	Komatsu to Showcase Technologies for Extreme Applications at CES 2025 Komatsu has announced its participation in CES 2025, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. The company plans to highlight its use of advanced technologies and innovative product designs… 2025-01-03 \| Komatsu \| United States
	First JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator Arrives in Northern Ireland Philip Wilson Land Drainage has taken delivery of the first JCB 25Z-1 mini excavator to arrive in Northern Ireland. Supplied by Dennison JCB, the new zero tailswing model will be used across a range of… 2025-01-03 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Bobcat Introduces Remote Engine Disable/Enable on Machine IQ Bobcat has expanded its Machine IQ telematics platform with the addition of a new Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature for customers in Europe. Accessible through the Machine IQ app or Owner Portal, the… 2024-12-05 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Liebherr Crawler Excavators Support Flood Protection on the Danube Two Liebherr R 938 crawler excavators are being used to remove around 80,000 tonnes of gravel from the Danube River, a measure aimed at maintaining river flow and reducing flood risk in Ulm. The excavated… 2024-12-04 \| Liebherr \| Germany
	Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its updated straight boom excavators, the EC300 and EC400, as part of its new generation lineup. The 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom replaces the EC380E… 2024-11-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has launched CONNECT, an integrated fleet management system designed to streamline operations for its authorized dealer network and customers. CONNECT… 2024-10-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	- News Plus - Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the Iron Women program, a vocational initiative aimed at providing specialized training to women for operating construction machinery. The program's… 2024-10-17 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) hosted a celebratory awards event for its European dealer network in London in October. Nine awards were presented at the Tower Bridge Walkways, recognizing… 2024-10-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects The Brokk vacuum excavation system is gaining recognition for its role in improving operational efficiency across various sectors, including construction, waste disposal, and utilities. This remote-controlled… 2024-10-08 \| Brokk AB \| Sweden
	Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble have announced an extension of their long-standing joint venture, focused on expanding the distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector. The renewed… 2024-10-08 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled hybrid versions of its newly launched generation of excavators, integrating the company’s hydraulic hybrid technology. The EC400 and EC500 models… 2024-10-01 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico Bobcat, a global leader in equipment and worksite solutions, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new €280 million manufacturing facility in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The 65,000-square-meter… 2024-08-21 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge Caterpillar Inc. has introduced the Global Dealer Technician Challenge, a competition designed to showcase the essential role of dealer technicians in maintaining and servicing Cat machinery. Open to… 2024-08-14 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	145XR Joins JCB’s X Series JCB announce the introduction of the 145XR, a new reduced tailswing model in its X Series of crawler excavators. With a 27% shorter tailswing than the 140X, the company say the 145XR is optimized for… 2024-07-31 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, Volvo CE reported continued industry transformation amid a slowdown in demand across many markets compared to the previous year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes… 2024-07-26 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse According to Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, the Oosterhout warehouse has been upgraded in response to growing demand for spare parts. Inventory has increased from 68,800 parts in 2015 to… 2024-07-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator Petersburg Plumbing and Excavating is helping create a new mega sports park in Springfield, Illinois. They’re laying pipe and storm and sanitary sewers for Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Point, which… 2024-06-25 \| Komatsu \| United States
	Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project A Hitachi ZX890LCH-7 large excavator is working on a ground-breaking urban redevelopment initiative in Athens. The Ellinikon, located on the site of the city’s former international airport, is also… 2024-06-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands

	Caterpillar Marks 100 Years of Industry Innovation Caterpillar Inc. has commenced celebrations for its centennial anniversary, highlighting a century of contributions to global infrastructure and industry transformation. Founded in 1925 through the merger… 2025-01-10 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Kubota Expands Small Construction Machinery Production in Germany Kubota Baumaschinen GmbH (KBM), part of the Kubota Corporation Group, has announced plans to significantly increase its production capacity of mini excavators for the European market. The company aims… 2025-01-07 \| Kubota \| Japan
	Komatsu to Showcase Technologies for Extreme Applications at CES 2025 Komatsu has announced its participation in CES 2025, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. The company plans to highlight its use of advanced technologies and innovative product designs… 2025-01-03 \| Komatsu \| United States
	First JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator Arrives in Northern Ireland Philip Wilson Land Drainage has taken delivery of the first JCB 25Z-1 mini excavator to arrive in Northern Ireland. Supplied by Dennison JCB, the new zero tailswing model will be used across a range of… 2025-01-03 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Bobcat Introduces Remote Engine Disable/Enable on Machine IQ Bobcat has expanded its Machine IQ telematics platform with the addition of a new Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature for customers in Europe. Accessible through the Machine IQ app or Owner Portal, the… 2024-12-05 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Liebherr Crawler Excavators Support Flood Protection on the Danube Two Liebherr R 938 crawler excavators are being used to remove around 80,000 tonnes of gravel from the Danube River, a measure aimed at maintaining river flow and reducing flood risk in Ulm. The excavated… 2024-12-04 \| Liebherr \| Germany
	Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its updated straight boom excavators, the EC300 and EC400, as part of its new generation lineup. The 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom replaces the EC380E… 2024-11-25 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has launched CONNECT, an integrated fleet management system designed to streamline operations for its authorized dealer network and customers. CONNECT… 2024-10-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	- News Plus - Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the Iron Women program, a vocational initiative aimed at providing specialized training to women for operating construction machinery. The program's… 2024-10-17 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) hosted a celebratory awards event for its European dealer network in London in October. Nine awards were presented at the Tower Bridge Walkways, recognizing… 2024-10-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects The Brokk vacuum excavation system is gaining recognition for its role in improving operational efficiency across various sectors, including construction, waste disposal, and utilities. This remote-controlled… 2024-10-08 \| Brokk AB \| Sweden
	Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble have announced an extension of their long-standing joint venture, focused on expanding the distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector. The renewed… 2024-10-08 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled hybrid versions of its newly launched generation of excavators, integrating the company’s hydraulic hybrid technology. The EC400 and EC500 models… 2024-10-01 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico Bobcat, a global leader in equipment and worksite solutions, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new €280 million manufacturing facility in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The 65,000-square-meter… 2024-08-21 \| Bobcat \| Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
	Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge Caterpillar Inc. has introduced the Global Dealer Technician Challenge, a competition designed to showcase the essential role of dealer technicians in maintaining and servicing Cat machinery. Open to… 2024-08-14 \| Caterpillar Inc \| United States
	145XR Joins JCB’s X Series JCB announce the introduction of the 145XR, a new reduced tailswing model in its X Series of crawler excavators. With a 27% shorter tailswing than the 140X, the company say the 145XR is optimized for… 2024-07-31 \| JCB \| United Kingdom
	Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024 In the second quarter of 2024, Volvo CE reported continued industry transformation amid a slowdown in demand across many markets compared to the previous year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes… 2024-07-26 \| Volvo Construction Equipment \| Sweden
	Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse According to Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, the Oosterhout warehouse has been upgraded in response to growing demand for spare parts. Inventory has increased from 68,800 parts in 2015 to… 2024-07-15 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands
	Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator Petersburg Plumbing and Excavating is helping create a new mega sports park in Springfield, Illinois. They’re laying pipe and storm and sanitary sewers for Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Point, which… 2024-06-25 \| Komatsu \| United States
	Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project A Hitachi ZX890LCH-7 large excavator is working on a ground-breaking urban redevelopment initiative in Athens. The Ellinikon, located on the site of the city’s former international airport, is also… 2024-06-25 \| Hitachi Construction Machinery(Europe) \| Netherlands

World Construction Equipment

Caterpillar Marks 100 Years of Industry Innovation

Kubota Expands Small Construction Machinery Production in Germany

Komatsu to Showcase Technologies for Extreme Applications at CES 2025

First JCB 25Z-1 Mini Excavator Arrives in Northern Ireland

Bobcat Introduces Remote Engine Disable/Enable on Machine IQ

Liebherr Crawler Excavators Support Flood Protection on the Danube

Volvo CE Introduces Updated Straight Boom Excavators

Hitachi Introduces CONNECT Fleet Management System

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Volvo CE Starts Iron Women Program to Reskill Operators

HCME Celebrates Dealer Achievements at London Awards Ceremony

Brokk Vacuum Excavation System Enhances Safety and Efficiency in Excavation Projects

Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture to Boost Grade Control Innovation

Volvo CE Introduces Hybrid Technology to New Generation Excavators

Bobcat Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

Caterpillar Launches Global Technician Challenge

145XR Joins JCB’s X Series

Volvo CE Adapts to Tougher Industry in Q2 2024

Hitachi Upgrades Parts Warehouse

Illinois Firm Chooses Komatsu’s Hybrid Excavator

Hitachi Excavator in Ground-Breaking Greek Project