PowerMachines - It’s About Excavators

This is an excavator in action, excavating a one level basement. The temporary retaining wall is made up of sheet piles, which is installed by a second excavator ( the one on a higher level) as it is modified with a vibratory clamp to install sheet piles.

Here is photo taken.

It’s always great to hear the hydraulics sound in action. Here is one video shot of one Caterpillar excavator in action. With background music too. Music is familiar can’t remembered to group.

Volvo, more known for it’s ultra safe passenger cars has also a construction equipment division that makes a variety of equipment including excavators. Volvo manufactured a series of medium to heavy excavators. On the lower end of the scale is the EC140B and EC160C Excavators.

The excavators pictures are shown below.



EC140B
Operation Weight 29,990 lbs (13,600kg)
Standard Bucket Size 0.72yd3 (0.55m3)



EC160C
Operation Weight 37000 to 42000 lbs (16700 - 19100 kg)
standard Bucket Size 0.9 - 1.59yd3 (0.7 - 1.23 m3)

Note the short tail swing of this excavator. Suitable for working in tight space. The specs of this Komatsu excavator is as follows:

* 49,900- to 51,110-lb (22630 - 23180 kg) operating weight
* Bucket capacity range of 0.66 to 1.57 cu. yds ( 0.50 to 1.20 cu. meters)

Image Source and for more details visit:-
http://www.komatsuamerica.com

Caterpillar introduces three new mid-sized hydraulic excavators each with a diferent swing radius geared towards different applications.The new models are,the 320D L with standard swing radius, the 320D LRR with reduced swing radius, and the 321D LCR with compact radius.

The new D-Series machines feature greater performance and versatility than the C-Series machines they replace. The new excavators also feature the C6.4 engine with ACERT Technology for fuel-efficient and emissions compliance. A new, spacious cab increase operator comfort in the 320D L and 320D LRR, and a new cab layout aids operators in the 321D LCR. The New design and styling also sets the excavators apart.

Source :- www.CAT.com