Hitachi Construction & Mining, a division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Co., announced the EX2000-7 — its latest EX-7 series mining excavator that is said to enhance efficiency, reliability and durability. Its new Cummins QST30-C engines cut fuel consumption for significant cost savings and lower environmental impact. Hydraulic pumps optimized with electronic regulation, high […]
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Ultra-large excavator has high-efficiency hydraulics
Hitachi Construction Machinery plans to add the EX2000-7 ultra-large hydraulic excavator to its line of mining machinery. The redesigned unit, slated for introduction next year, is based on the current EX1900-6. The model reportedly will feature an entirely new hydraulic circuit that reduces fuel consumption by up to 19% with no loss in productivity. Powered […]
12 new machines at Conexpo/IFPE
Powerful and exacting hydraulics were center-stage at this year’s Conexpo/IFPE, as exhibitors showcased hundreds of machines, big and small. Here’s a quick look at a dozen new ones worthy of attention. 1. Hydraulic demolition machine The Brokk 500 remote-controlled demolition robot offers 40% more power than previous models. The machine’s three-part arm reaches 24.3-ft vertically […]
