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In early 2024, Ryangolf embarked on a major project near Ft. Myers with a vision to fully transform the landscape. The task: Dig out a large aqua range for golf course irrigation and use the displaced dirt to build both a golf course and a housing development.
SYB Construction performs a lot of utility rehab work in residential and high-traffic zones in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, making a zero-turn excavator their hot button machine. Which model made perfect sense for their type of work?
The pace of a quarry shakes down to cycle time and uptime. At Wilkes Barre Materials in Northeastern Pennsylvania, thousands of tons of premium sandstone are moved daily — this excavator easily gets it done.
With a large fleet of 60-ton haul trucks to fill, excavator cycle times became a focus for Rango Inc. On high-volume sites, matching excavators to haulers is important to get cost per ton down — enter the Volvo EC950. This 95-ton excavator can fill a 60-ton haul truck in four bucket passes with an average cycle time of just over a minute.
This Maryland contractor loves using their Volvo excavators with Dig Assist on-board weighing to get their work done faster and more accurately. Watch how the excavator machine control system is improving daily production and operator experiences.
A Texas demolition contractor is growing their indoor demolition niche thanks to a powerful new emissions-free electric excavator with robust guarding and a clean, enclosed cab that keeps operators going all day.
Get answers to some of the most common questions about excavators. From how to choose the right excavator to optimizing performance and leveraging the latest technologies, find the practical information you need to make smarter decisions and get the most out of your equipment.
A midsize excavator in the 15- to 35-ton range offers plenty of power and the flexibility to take on projects large and small. In fact, we often see new general construction businesses start with medium excavators for this reason. Your best first step is to reach out to your local heavy construction equipment dealer to help you match a machine to the types of jobs you do most.
Standard telematics programs are highly beneficial, providing you with fault codes and data to help you address potential issues and track machine performance. However, with an advanced telematics program, the OEM and dealer proactively monitor these fault codes for you, notifying you only when action is needed and effectively cutting through the noise of raw data.
Getting all your excavator operators, from new hires to seasoned pros, working at the same high level is a huge win for project success. You can teach them how to operate an excavator efficiently by combining solid training programs with smart technologies like machine control systems, which give everyone real-time guidance and feedback for precise results.
Start by thoroughly checking and topping off all fluids — engine oil, hydraulic fluid and coolant — as cold weather can impact their performance. Don't forget to inspect your battery and electrical systems, and give a good look at your tracks or tires and all filters to ensure everything is ready for the busy season ahead.
Whether it's what to look for when buying an excavator or how to optimize your current machines, technology is quickly advancing. Operator assist programs like machine control have taken big steps and now can include features like on-board weighing and 3D technology. There are camera systems that offer 360-degree views and combine with radar to distinguish between people and objects. And be sure to research telematics and connectivity innovations.
