Mini excavators have become ubiquitous in the last decade and therefore are a good test case for examining some of the tools available to managers to help keep operating costs down. There is no ...

Admit it, bigger is sometimes better. When you need to dig a large foundation, clear a big area or demolish a structure, a full-size excavator is probably the right equipment for the job. However, for ...

The swing boom on the Hitachi ZX85USB-3 excavator enables digging parallel to walls with an “ultra-short-swing” machine that's still sized at 8.5 metric tons. That is beyond the official ...

The “CR” stands for Compact Radius, meaning the excavator’s rear overhang is reduced for better maneuverability in tight spaces. “Next Generation” indicates Caterpillar’s updated design with improved ...

Mini excavators are one of the quickest growing equipment types, with the machine’s popularity seemingly ever-increasing. According to data from Off-Highway Research, global sales for the mini ...