Hydraulic excavators can accomplish multiple tasks on job sites, but their versatility can trick operators into thinking that they can do more than they’re built to do. As one of the most familiar ...

The market for 40,000- to 60,000-pound crawler excavators has been robust, with shorter tail swing models and integrated machine control offerings finding favor with contractors. “The 40,000- to ...

Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar application specialist for machine control and guidance, believes contractors should no more use excavators without GPS grade control on a site where dozers or graders are ...