Machinery Trader Mini Excavators Blog Archive

    Bobcat Previews Innovations & Equipment It Will Highlight At The Utility Expo 2023
    Posted On: September 8, 2023
    Bobcat will show a lot of products at The Utility Expo 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, in the U.S. later this month; show attendees will be invited to demo some of the machines and technologies on the manufacturer’s stand. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils New Grapple, Compactor Plate & Cold Planer Attachments
    Posted On: March 23, 2023
    The new attachments are built for use with Cat backhoe loaders and mini excavators. ...
    Wacker Neuson Products Enable Emission-Free Construction Site In Barcelona
    Posted On: November 21, 2022
    With the help of battery-electric machines from Wacker Neuson, Spanish contractor Sorigué installed new water pipelines in the middle of Barcelona with zero direct exhaust emissions. ...
    New Holland Unveils Fully Electric E15X Mini Excavator, E12D To E65D Range With 2-Piece Booms
    Posted On: November 11, 2022
    The new lineup stems from New Holland’s acquisition of Italian manufacturer Sampierana S.p.A., known for its mini and midi excavators, as well as for special undercarriages. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals TRS4/6/8 Tilt Rotate Systems For 302.7 To 310 Next-Gen Mini Excavators
    Posted On: October 21, 2022
    The new trio of strong, low-maintenance attachment mounts provide 360 degrees of rotation and 40 degrees of side-to-side tilt to allow the machines to work around obstacles, lay pipe, sort recycling, and so on. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio With 4 Battery Electric Machines
    Posted On: October 6, 2022
    Four battery electric Caterpillar machines will be on display at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. ...
    Yanmar Commits To Electric Future At Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 25, 2022
    With a global reputation for pioneering the industry’s most fuel efficient and sustainable engine technologies, Yanmar Compact Equipment will announce its commitment to electrification at this year’s Bauma exhibition. ...
    MCM Construction Invests In Electric Equipment From JCB
    Posted On: July 12, 2022
    The Isle of Wright-based company added a JCB 19C-1E mini excavator, a 1TE site dumper, and a 525-60E Loadall, and will use the electric fleet on school, hospital, and prison projects on the island. ...
    Yanmar Posts First Look At Its SV17e Electric Mini Excavator Prototype
    Posted On: November 29, 2021
    “Our transformation will embrace our entire business and will encompass new products with alternative fuel technologies,” says Yanmar CEO Giuliano Parodi. ...
    New Caterpillar 304 & 305 CR Mini Excavators Provide More Power & Lower Operating Costs
    Posted On: November 18, 2021
    Work harder and smarter with the latest minis from Caterpillar, which also provide simpler operation and greater operator comfort. ...
    Advanced Cat Grade Technologies Expanded To Cat 6- To 10-Ton Next-Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators
    Posted On: November 16, 2021
    Owners can equip the excavators with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D using an aftermarket field kit, available through Cat and Sitech dealers, that seamlessly integrates into the Cat next-generation excavator electronics infrastructure. ...
    Komatsu Unveils Fully Electric, Remote-Controlled Mini-Excavator Concept
    Posted On: July 13, 2021
    The mini excavator concept emits no exhaust fumes, noise, or heat, the manufacturer says, so it can work indoors as well as out. ...
    Volvo FE Electric Truck & ECR25 Electric Compact Excavator Help Construct Grand Paris Express
    Posted On: January 27, 2021
    The manufacturer says it wants more than a third of its machines it sells to be electric by 2030, and the French transit project is “an exciting landmark on this journey.” ...
    Komatsu Adds All-New PC24MR-5 To MR-5 Mini Excavator Range
    Posted On: January 26, 2021
    The manufacturer says the machine “concentrates the quality and performance of the larger Komatsu construction range into a compact package.” ...
    Volvo CE’s EWR130E Wheel Excavator Blends Compact Size, Outsized Performance
    Posted On: December 21, 2020
    The manufacturer says it benefits from its compact, 10-tonne size but delivers the performance of a 13-t digger. ...
    Wacker Neuson Announces Its New ET42 & EZ50 Mini Excavators
    Posted On: September 10, 2020
    The firm’s newest diggers are built for easy operation, with the latest technologies in place to assist operators get their work done more safely and efficiently. ...
    Wacker Neuson’s Battery-Electric EZ17e Mini-Excavator Can Work Untethered
    Posted On: August 28, 2020
    The electric mini excavator brings the Wacker Neuson emission-free lineup to more than 12 machines, allowing for an entire urban construction jobsite to work free of exhaust emissions. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites
    Posted 23/03/2026
    This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    Manheim Industrial Auctioning A Ton Of Quality Mining & Civil Gear In WA
    Posted 18/11/2025
    Manheim Industrial is running a week-long Surplus Earthmoving Civil & Mining auction out of Western Australia commencing November 19, with yellow gear, trucks, utes, buses, and more up for grabs. ...
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    Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities
    Posted 13/11/2025
    Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...
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    Manheim Australia Auctioning More Than 30 Retired Fire Trucks As Another Scorching Summer Approaches
    Posted 1/10/2025
    Manheim Industrial Australia is gearing up to sell a number of retired ex-government fire trucks and associated firefighting equipment commencing on October 8. ...
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    EHS—Same Team, Same Service, New Look
    Posted 8/09/2025
    EHS is proud to share the next chapter in its journey: a fresh new brand that reflects where they've come from and where they're headed. ...
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    Caterpillar Announces 140 LVR Motor Grader With Next-Generation Features
    Posted 5/09/2025
    Caterpillar’s new 140 LVR motor grader, launching in early 2026, has next-generation features and options such as a new cab, an adjustable seat, 3D grading support, large windows, grouped service points, surround cameras, and more. ...
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