One of the biggest expenses within excavator operating costs is undercarriage and component wear. To extend the life of these critical parts, it’s necessary to keep a close eye on the machine. Despite ...

A technician performs precision welding on the track assembly of a large excavator, working outdoors in an industrial yard.

The M315F and M317F compact wheeled excavators made and appearance, as did the 300.9D VPS mini excavator with flexible power option. More specialist launches included Cat’s 340F UHD demolition ...

Although wheeled excavators have been popular in Europe for quite some time, they are now beginning to be used more often in North America, especially by county road departments and municipalities. In ...

Unique features address the challenges of using compact excavators indoors or in confined spaces. These include foldable ROPS, variable-width undercarriages, non-marking tracks, air ...

A close inspection highlights wear on an excavator track idler and potential causes. What factors lead to faster component ...

All photos courtesy of Develon unless otherwise indicated. Develon, a manufacturer continuing its robust expansion in North ...