One of the first tasks for any operator should be to review the machine’s operation and maintenance manual to become familiar with the machine’s safety features, instrumentation, controls, service ...

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON site excavator, a machine-control solution that enables compact excavators to carry out designs easily and ...

Komatsu is now offering optional fingertip controls on several of its MR-3 mini- and midi-excavators. The manufacturer said the new controls offer improved versatility and operation comfort; "the new ...

There’s no denying that compact excavators are becoming more popular. Contractors are demanding more features out of a smaller package and manufacturers are responding by launching several new models ...

Selecting the right mini excavator requires careful consideration to ensure that the machine suits your specific project needs. Below is a guide to help you make a well-informed choice: ...

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The WUT02U auto-start wireless universal adapter is an attachment designed to work with most AC-powered dust-extraction systems. The adapter pairs over Bluetooth with a compatible Makita tool to ...

PEORIA, Ill.—In an move it hopes will change the way contractors think about what compact equipment is capable of, Caterpillar is introducing the 304.5E2 XTC mini excavator, a 4-ton machine which has ...

Compact excavators have long been associated with domestic construction, landscaping, and small-scale urban work. Increasingly, however, they are playing a broader and more strategic role across the ...

When compact excavators were introduced, they were “cheap” compared to other machines, and primarily used for digging. As machine features increased in complexity and versatility, utilization ...

At The ARA Show 2026, JCB introduced two new compact machines designed around that reality: the 250T compact track loader and ...