Komatsu has announced a fully electric (non-hydraulic drive) remote-controlled mini excavator powered by a lithium-ion battery, as its next-generation concept machine for the future. The manufacturer ...

The “CR” stands for Compact Radius, meaning the excavator’s rear overhang is reduced for better maneuverability in tight spaces. “Next Generation” indicates Caterpillar’s updated design with improved ...

Want to learn how the top excavator operators control their machines with unmatched precision? In this video, we reveal their best-kept secrets for perfect machine control that turn ordinary operators ...

Mini excavators are so many different things to so many different buyers that the industry can’t agree on the size range that defines “mini.” Miraculously, diverse buying influences have unanimously ...

SRI International has fielded a robotic excavator control that it says automates repetitive actions such as digging and enables intuitive remote operation for more complex actions. This progressive ...

Topcon Positioning Group announces the addition of two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and ...

DEVELON has introduced all-new six-metric-ton mini excavators, the DX62R-7 and DX63-7, for use in the United States and Canada. The two DEVELON excavators replace the previous iterations and join the ...

Develon (formerly Doosan Infracore), Swanee, Georgia, has upgraded its compact equipment offering with the DX89R-7 mini excavator, which is now available in the United States and Canada. The new DX89R ...

As fun as operating heavy machinery looks, complex machines like excavators require a trained and skilled operator to get a job done quickly and safely. But as the pool of trained operators continues ...