Excavators

Whether in civil engineering, road construction, or demolition, excavators are among the most important machines on any construction site. They perform a wide range of tasks and are now an indispensable part of modern construction.

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Kobelco shows fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90

Kobelco showcases fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90. Kobelco presents fully electric mini excavators SK20 and SK90 for the European market, introducing two compact machine... Kobelco fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90

kobelco new fully electric mini excavators

Hidromek news 2025: Telescopic loaders and crawler excavator

Hidromek innovations for 2025: Telescopic handlers and crawler excavators demonstrate how Hidromek is strategically expanding its portfolio. Hidromek is introducing its first teles... Hidromek Telescopic loaders and crawler excavator

Komatsu PC220-LCi: Crawler excavator with intelligent control system

The Komatsu PC220-LCi is a new crawler excavator and also a Komatsu excavator from a new generation of machines, which is being introduced with Intelligent Control 3.0. As a new mo... Komatsu: Crawler excavators with intelligent control

komatsu crawler excavator new generation intelligent machine control

Wacker Neuson EW100: Mobile excavator with MiC 4.0 interface

With a broad presence at bauma, Wacker Neuson and Kramer are jointly demonstrating what is currently possible in terms of technology. The focus is on the EW100 mobile excavator – a... Wacker Neuson EW100 Mobilbagger

Bobcat E-series mini excavator ideal for landscaping and civil engineering

Bobcat introduces the Bobcat E-Series mini excavators, a series that is ideally designed for landscaping and civil engineering and has been consistently tailored to practical use. ... Bobcat E-series mini excavator

Kobelco excavator with AI safety system

Kobelco is presenting a new excavator model that has been developed for use in urban areas. The machine combines a compact design with a modern safety system based on artificial in... Kobelco excavator with AI safety system

Develon excavator with energy-efficient hydraulics at bauma

With a completely newly developed excavator series, Develon is presenting a model that sets new standards in terms of fuel consumption, operating comfort and safety. The market lau... Develon excavator with energy-efficient hydraulics

develon excavator with energy efficient hydraulic control

Lehnhoff fully hydraulic quick coupler system for excavators

With its fully hydraulic quick-change system for excavators, Lehnhoff provides a solution that combines high efficiency with practical flexibility. The automatic tool change is com... Lehnhoff excavator quick-change system

lehnhoff fully hydraulic excavator quick change system

Volvo EWR150E battery-powered wheeled excavator

Volvo Construction Equipment presents the new EWR150E, the world's first battery-powered wheeled excavator from an OEM manufacturer. The machine combines a compact design with high... Volvo battery-powered wheeled excavator

battery electric wheeled excavator volvo ewr150

CAT road-rail excavator - Powerful track construction solutions

The road-rail excavator is an indispensable machine in modern track construction. The new platform on display offers a variable concept with selectable drive, optimized cab and a m... CAT railroad excavator

Caterpillar Electric Excavator – bauma 2019

Caterpillar is showcasing the CAT 323F Z-Line, an all-electric excavator, at the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich. Powered by electricity, the excavator is ideal for use on construc... Caterpillar: Fully electric excavator CAT 323F Z-Line

Caterpillar Pon with battery powered full electric excavator 323F Z Line

VOLVO: Electric excavator ECR 25, bauma 2019

At the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich, VOLVO will be presenting a compact excavator with an electric drive. What applications is the ECR 25 compact electric excavator suitable for... VOLVO: Electric excavator ECR 25

VOLVO fully electric excavator ECR25 charging interface

ATLAS Cranes and excavators

Messe.TV takes a close look at the BIG FOOT from ATLAS Cranes and Excavators on the outdoor area at bauma. What is so special about it? In an interview with Frank Lueken, Director ... Cranes and excavators

Bobcat - Compact excavator with electric drive

There are more and more reports of wolves and bears returning to Germany - but did you know that the bobcat in particular is conquering the cities? To prevent this from happening w... Compact excavators with electric drive

Bobcat telescopic loader construction site vehicles bauma Munich

Doosan construction machinery

The Doosan company is active worldwide and in many industries. Doosan is presenting construction machinery at bauma 2016 in Munich. On Messeblick.TV, Marc Glesius, Product Manager ... Construction machinery for demanding projects

Doosan construction machines bauma munich exhibition exterior area

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Technological diversity in excavators – electric, hybrid, and conventional

The development of excavators is characterized by a combination of performance, efficiency, and new drive technologies. Manufacturers such as Kobelco, Caterpillar, and Volvo are increasingly focusing on fully electric models designed for inner-city use. Classic diesel drives are also being further optimized, for example through intelligent hydraulic systems or improved controls, as in the case of Develon and Komatsu.

Fully electric mini excavators and mobile excavators for urban applications
Intelligent machine control for precise work processes
Energy-efficient hydraulic solutions for lower consumption

This range allows for use in a wide variety of construction environments – from road construction and civil engineering to complex demolition work. The growing variety of models covers both compact solutions and heavy-duty equipment.

Special solutions for specific requirements on the construction site

In addition to classic standard excavators, specialized designs are increasingly coming to the fore. The CAT road-rail excavator is designed for track construction, while Lehnhoff ensures greater efficiency when changing equipment with fully hydraulic quick-change systems. Simulation solutions such as those from Tenstar also show how excavator operation can be trained safely and realistically.

Road-rail excavators for combined road and rail transport
Quick-change systems for flexible working with attachments
Driving simulators for training construction machine operators

Such offerings create safety, save time, and enable even more precise adaptation of the machines to specific fields of application.

Compact excavators and city models for urban use

Compact, quiet, and low-emission machines are particularly in demand in inner-city environments. Bobcat, Hydrema, and Wacker Neuson offer specially adapted mini excavators and mobile excavators that impress with their small dimensions, good maneuverability, and modern safety systems.

Compact excavators for gardening, landscaping, or sewer construction
City excavators with a narrow design for confined construction sites
Integrated assistance systems and MiC 4.0 compatibility

Despite their reduced size, these machines offer a high level of performance and contribute to lower emissions during construction – particularly relevant in densely built-up urban areas.

From Bobcat mini excavators to Wacker Neuson mobile excavators

The variety in the compact construction machinery segment ranges from agile mini excavators to powerful mobile excavators for more demanding applications. Manufacturers such as Bobcat and Wacker Neuson offer a wide range of machines that are specially designed for urban areas or confined construction sites. Their compact design, flexible application options, and modern assistance systems make these machines indispensable tools for construction companies of all sizes. Used excavators are also in high demand in this sector – especially if their condition, maintenance history, and equipment are right. For example, anyone who needs a robust shovel for daily use in civil engineering will find durable solutions with high operational reliability from established brands such as Wacker Neuson. The quality of such construction machinery is evident not only when new, but also when reused on the secondary market.

Compact construction machines for urban areas, horticulture, and small construction sites
Used excavators in good condition as an economical alternative
Flexible use thanks to interchangeable buckets and attachments

With well-designed equipment and reliable technology, these machines meet a wide range of requirements – from fine excavation work to efficient material handling. The selection ranges from handy mini excavators to full-size mobile excavators with road approval.