Excavators

Deere’s P-Tier Excavators: What are They and Why the New Name?
In this episode of The Dirt, a John Deere expert reveals all you need to know about the company's new "tier" excavators.
January 20, 2023
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Mecalac On Track with New Rail Excavator, the 136MRail
With its rail gear raised, the 136MRail can be operated as an excavator on regular terrain.
January 17, 2023
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John Deere Debuts Mid-Sized Electric Excavator 145 X-Tier at CES 2023
The concept model is powered by a Kreisel Electric battery, which gives it less noise and lower emissions than diesel, Deere says.
January 6, 2023
John Deere 145 X-Tier excavator at CES 2023
Deere Unveils New Lower-Cost Mid-Size Excavator, the 200 G-Tier
This economy model is designed for small contractors who want a solid machine without all the extras.
December 22, 2022
John Deere 200 G-Tier excavator digging
Case CE CX250D: The Medium Excavator with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
With a five-year retained value of 73%, it rated 13 percentage points higher than the overall average for its category.
December 19, 2022
Case Construction Equipment CX250D Excavator
John Deere Adds 6 Excavators to Mid-Size P-Tier Lineup
The new 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 P-Tier models are designed to boost performance and fuel economy.
December 19, 2022
John Deere 300 P-Tier excavator digging
Volvo EC380E: Large Crawler Excavator with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
It is expected to retain 66% of its value over 5 years – 9 percentage points higher than average.
December 13, 2022
Volvo EC380E large crawler excavator
Cat Ready to Play in Your Quarry with New 352 Excavator
The 443-horsepower machine can operate high-capacity buckets and large hydraulic hammers for tough jobs.
December 5, 2022
Cat 352 excavator bucket to cab view
Test Run of Komatsu’s -11 Excavators Equipped with iMC 2.0
Find out what it's like to run the models equipped with semi-automatic operation technology. Watch Bryan Furnace's test run on The Dirt.
December 2, 2022
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Doosan Launches Next-Generation Wheel Excavator Lineup
The DX140W-7, DX190W-7 and DX210W-7 feature higher digging forces and fuel efficiency, operator-assist technology and upgraded cabs.
November 21, 2022
Doosan DX190W-7 wheel excavator
Hyundai Debuts HW155H Hydrogen-Powered Wheeled Excavator Prototype
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered driveline provides the electrical power to operate the HW155H with zero tailpipe emissions.
October 31, 2022
Hyundai Construction Equipment HW155H hydrogen wheeled excavator
Liebherr Debuts R 9XX H2 Hydrogen-Powered Excavator at Bauma 2022
The 50-ton prototype features the company's first hydrogen engine, the H966.
October 28, 2022
Liebherr R9XX H2 Hydrogen Crawler Excavator
John Deere Debuts 3 New Large P-Tier Excavators
The 470, 670 and 870 P-tier models get fuel-saving features, better operator visibility and factory-integrated machine control.
October 21, 2022
John Deere 470 P-Tier Excavator
Video: Case Unveils New E Series Excavator Lineup
New engines, bigger LCD screens and other features across seven models, including two new class sizes.
September 8, 2022
Case E Series excavator screen shot for video
Cat Lets the New 350 Excavator Out of the Bag
More digging power and swing torque yet 13% less fuel consumption – plus, loads of tech.
August 18, 2022
Cat 350 excavator with arm extended toward camera.
Cat's New 336 Excavator Gets Boost in Fuel Economy and Technology
Service intervals have also been extended to reduce cost of ownership, and the cabs have been upgraded.
July 20, 2022
Cat 336 excavator dumping bucket load into dump truck from position atop dirt pile.
New Excavators Decked with Cost-Saving Tech
How to find the right excavator and make the most of your existing machines. We also highlight the latest models.
July 13, 2022
John Deere 350 P-Tier excavator dumping sand in Deere dump truck bed
Kobelco’s New SK260LC-11 Excavator Brings the Torque
Beyond digging power, the machine comes packed with more standard features and an upgraded cab.
July 12, 2022
Kobelco SK260LC-11 conventional hydraulic excavator
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