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Excavator prices from other BuyerZone users

We asked our users what they paid for their full-sized excavators – read sample prices for equipment they purchased.

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Wringing huge work out of compact excavators

Tag-trailered crawler excavators can expand a contractor into big-production jobs.

(Source: Construction Equipment)

Cat pours on the excavator power

Caterpillar's new D-Series excavators pack more diesel and hydraulic horses.

(Source: Construction Equipment)

John Deere's 350D excavator proves its potential

Deere's new D-Series hydraulic excavator not only convincingly outworked its predecessor, but was ever so easy on fuel — and on the operator.

(Source: Construction Equipment)

Rediscovering the wheeled excavator's versatility

This new Hyundai did everything professional operator Gene Held asked of it.

(Source: Construction Equipment)

Smarter Excavators Toughen Up

Lift truck handling of pallet and palletless loads requires different attachments. Here are the details of the various types and how they can reduce costs and improve handling efficienciePower, durability and extended service intervals ride the wave of technology that has carried excavators to the level that they can think for you.

(Source: Construction Equipment)

Buying File Gallery: 10- to 20-Ton Excavators

Highlights from leading excavator manufacturers including Gehl, Case, New Holland, Komatsu, Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, and more. Case, Caterpillar, Doosan Infracore, Gehl, Hitachi, Hyundai, Ingersoll Rand, JCB, John Deere, Kobelco, Komatsu, LBX, Mustang, New Holland, Takeuchi, Terex, Volvo, Yanmar

(Source: Construction Equipment)

Maintenance/management: getting the right bite

Learn how bucket teeth affect productivity and how new tooth systems offer improved penetration, stay sharper longer, and are easier to change and more secure.

(Source: Equipment World)

Hydraulic excavators gallery

An overview of leading excavator maufacturers and their offerings, including Volvo, Komatsu, New Holland, John Deere, JCB, Caterpillar, Hyundai, and Case.

(Source: Equipment Today)

2007 Attachment Guide: focus on the working end of the stick

Which bucket is right for your excavator?

(Source: Equipment Today)

Productivity Guide: Excavators 45 to 50 metric tons

Can these high-production machines take your business to the next level?

(Source: Equipment World)

Fuel-efficient excavation

Today's excavators boost productivity and cut fuel costs.

(Source: Equipment Today)

Going to great lengths

Long-reach arms tailor excavators to the application.

(Source: Equipment Today)

First run: Deere’s 650D LC and 850D LC excavators

Taking on more than just a little heft, Deere’s 850D LC and 650D LC excavators move up from their predecessors in size classes and capabilities.

(Source: Equipment World)

Excavator costing, budget and equipment selection

A detailed look at excavator requirements for the forestry industry.

(Source: Kay Associates)