As with so many other types of modern machines, the compact hydraulic excavators that are widely used today are not a new concept. While the physics of cable-operated excavators made the design of a ...

CSB650 clamshell bucket features a quad-cylinder design Rotobec says ensures the optimal force distribution on each corner of the bucket, providing maximum loads. It also automatically greases the ...

The Rotobec Clamshell Bucket for excavators is for material re-handling and dredging and fits crawler excavators and material handlers ranging from 15,000 to more than 200,000 pounds. Available in ...

Paul Kirby, project superintendent for Western Municipal Construction, has a crew working on a sewer line replacement job in an alley in Missoula, MT. Because of the confined work area, the crew is ...

Today, a demolition contractor can purchase many different types of equipment and attachments that are specifically designed for demolition work. This chapter describes primary heavy equipment, ...

One of the two Hitachi ZX350LC units working at the new Bond Street Crossrail Station in London. The machines were rented to Costain Skanska Joint Venture (CSJV) by M O’Brien Plant Hire. Two Hitachi ...