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Our Excavators desk covers 35 recent articles — reviews, market data, manufacturer news and applications.
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Leading brands like JCB, Liebherr, SANY regularly cover new models, powertrain developments (diesel, hybrid, electric), emission stages (Stage V, EU Stage VI), applications and DACH market developments. Key terms like Electric Excavator, Short-tail excavator, Zero Tail Swing Excavator, Rope Shovel, Dual-mode excavator, Low-profile excavator are explained in our glossary — linked directly from articles.
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20/10/2026
Load-Sensing Hydraulic Control: How Excavators Keep Constant Speed Under Variable Load
13/10/2026
Rock Breaker Mounting Brackets: Engineering and Pin Retention System Design for Excavator Attachment
09/10/2026
Backlash in Excavator Slew Rings: When Play Is Normal and When It Becomes a Problem
07/10/2026
Hydraulic Cylinder Cushioning: How End-of-Stroke Deceleration Protects Excavators
05/10/2026
Hydraulic Excavator Pilot Pressure Control: How Low-Pressure Signals Enable Precision
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JCB
British pioneer of the backhoe loader
6 articles about Excavators· Founded 1945· Vereinigtes Königreich
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Hydrostatic Transmission in Tracked Excavators and Dozers: How It Works and When It Pays
Variable Displacement Pumps in Excavators: How They Cut Fuel Costs and Boost Control
Breakout Force and Tearout Force in Excavators: Definitions, Measurement, and Influencing Factors
Short-swing excavators: why compact radius matters on tight sites
Swing Bearing Design in Excavators: Components, Function, and Maintenance
Liebherr hands over first wheeled excavators to Kubota – strategic partnership goes live
Dual-Tilt Rotator: How This Attachment Multiplies Excavator Versatility
Hitachi Zaxis Three-Pump Hydraulic System: Flow Architecture for Excavators
Doosan DX-Series Crawler Excavators: Performance, Efficiency and Operator Control
Swing Torque and Breakout Force: What They Mean for Your Excavator's Performance
Liebherr invests €2.5 million in crawler excavator test bench at Colmar facility
Wacker Neuson expands US compact excavator lineup amid fierce competition
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Leading brands in Excavators
6 articles
JCB
Founded 1945Vereinigtes Königreich
British pioneer of the backhoe loader
Latest news
JCB expands attachment range for excavators and loaders
4 articles
Liebherr
Founded 1949Schweiz
Global leading manufacturer of construction machinery and cranes
Latest news
Liebherr hands over first wheeled excavators to Kubota – strategic partnership goes live
2 articles
SANY
Founded 1989CN
China's largest construction equipment manufacturer
Latest news
SANY ships largest mining excavator for export
SANY ships largest mining excavator for export
JCB expands attachment range for excavators and loaders
JCB updates wheeled excavator range with revised product line-up
Family restores vintage Liebherr excavator in private project
Sany brings 100-tonne mining excavator to Europe for first time
Engcon launches pallet fork for 2 to 6-tonne mini excavators
Caterpillar tests 50-tonne excavator with solar diesel in field trial
Caterpillar launches 19-tonne 319 excavator in compact segment
Hyundai Launches HX10A Z Mini Excavator to Complete A-Series Lineup
FAQ
Excavators FAQ
What trends shape the Excavators market in 2026?
Dominant themes in Excavators are electrification (battery-electric and hybrid drives), EU Stage V compliance and Stage VI prep, telematics/remote operation, and consolidation. Our Excavators archive holds 35 articles including market analyses.
Which Excavators classes exist and where are they used?
Key classifications in Excavators include Electric Excavator, Short-tail excavator, Zero Tail Swing Excavator, Rope Shovel, Dual-mode excavator, Low-profile excavator, Backhoe, Vacuum excavator. Each class targets specific applications — urban sites, civil engineering, road construction, mining, demolition. Full definitions in our glossary.
Which brands lead the Excavators segment in DACH?
Leading brands in our coverage: JCB, Liebherr, SANY — by new model releases and DACH market share. We track 3+ brands with full company profiles.
How advanced is electrification for Excavators — diesel, hybrid or battery?
Battery-electric drives dominate in compact segments and urban use. Larger machines still run diesel Stage V or hybrid concepts. Hydrogen fuel cells are in pilot testing. Full test reports and TCO comparisons in our Excavators desk.
How often does the newsroom cover Excavators?
Our editorial publishes Monday to Friday on manufacturers, markets, technology and regulation. Last update: 23 October 2026. Archive: 35 articles. Free newsletter and category RSS feed available.
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Key Excavators terms
Electric Excavator
Excavator with purely electric drive (battery or cable powered). Zero-emission, quieter, and designed for use in urban areas, indoor spaces, and tunnels.
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Excavator with a reduced tail radius that does not extend beyond the track width when slewing. Optimized for work next to traffic, walls, or in trenches.
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Excavator whose upper structure rear does not extend beyond the track contour when slewing. Enables 360-degree operation in confined spaces without collision ri…
Read definitionarrow_forwardRope Shovel
Excavator with rope-controlled boom and tool (grab, dragline bucket). For specialized applications such as wet excavation, quarrying, and port handling.
Read definitionarrow_forwardDual-mode excavator
An excavator that can travel both on roads (wheel undercarriage) and on rails (additional rail wheels). Used for track construction work and railway infrastruct…
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Excavator in particularly low-height construction for work with restricted headroom.
Read definitionarrow_forwardBackhoe
Hydraulic excavator mounted on the rear of a tractor or backhoe loader for light excavation work.
Read definitionarrow_forwardVacuum excavator
Machine that suctions soil and material using vacuum or compressed air for trenchless and non-destructive exposure.
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Excavator for work on dry land, in contrast to amphibious excavators and dredgers.
Read definitionarrow_forwardHydraulic Excavator
Excavator that moves the boom, arm, and bucket using a hydraulic system. The most versatile construction machine in earthmoving and foundation work, available a…
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Hydraulic excavator mounted on a tracked chassis offering high stability and excellent terrain mobility, suitable for operation on soft ground.
Read definitionarrow_forwardExcavator bucket
Standard attachment for excavators used for digging and loading. Differentiated into digging buckets (for excavation), loading buckets (for loading), and specia…
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