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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Battery-powered excavator with modular batteries for recycling operations
Electrically powered material-handling machines are becoming increasingly important in the recycling and scrap industries. Operators are under pressure to reduce emissions, control... Sennebogen 824 G relies on modular battery concepts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Electric compact machines for construction sites and indoor use
Electric construction machinery was long regarded as a niche solution for specialist applications. However, the market is now changing noticeably. Particularly in the compact machi... Working with electric construction machinery with zero local emissions
Big Foot tyres for soft ground
Soft ground, changing job sites and increasing demands on productivity and comfort characterise the daily routine of many construction machine operators. Large-volume tyres for soft ground
Quiet electric excavator for confined construction sites
Compact construction machinery is undergoing a noticeable transformation. For a long time, the focus with mini-excavators, skid-steer loaders and telehandlers was primarily on mano... Bobcat 1-tonne electric excavator
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
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
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
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
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