Komatsu PC7000 – (mining excavator)

The Komatsu PC7000 is a name that resonates in the world of heavy earthmoving and surface mining. Built to tackle some of the most demanding bulk excavation tasks on the…

Caterpillar 6030 – (mining excavator)

The Caterpillar 6030 is a purpose-built large hydraulic mining excavator designed for the demanding conditions of modern open-pit mining. Combining scale, robustness and modular design, the 6030 is intended to…

Komatsu 860E – (haul truck)

The Komatsu 860E is a heavy-duty haul truck designed for large-scale surface mining operations and heavy earthmoving applications. As part of Komatsu’s E-series of electric-drive mining trucks, the 860E combines…

SANY SY500HRD – (demolition)

The SANY SY500HRD represents a class of purpose-built demolition excavators designed to tackle the most demanding SANY demolition projects. Combining robust structural design, powerful hydraulics and a flexible attachment system,…

Volvo EW240E MH – (material handler)

The Volvo EW240E MH is a purpose-adapted wheeled excavator configured as a dedicated material handler. It combines the mobility of a wheel-based machine with reinforced structures, extended-reaching hydraulics and specialized…

The Engineering Behind Heavy-Duty Snow Blowers

The science of clearing snow on a large scale demands specialized machinery capable of tackling extreme conditions. Heavy-duty snow blowers combine robust components and careful engineering to move tons of…

Ursa Major 18/21 – (dragline)

The Ursa Major 18/21 dragline occupies a niche between compact site-specific dredging equipment and the giant continuous-strip mining behemoths. Designed for versatility in surface excavation, the Ursa Major 18/21 is…

SANY SW955K – (wheel loader)

The SANY SW955K is a heavy-duty wheel loader designed to meet the needs of demanding industries such as mining, quarrying, bulk material handling, and large-scale earthmoving. Combining robust structural design…

JCB JS800 – (excavator)

The JCB JS800 is a member of the heavy-duty tracked excavator family designed for demanding earthmoving, quarrying and heavy construction tasks. This article examines the machine’s design principles, typical applications,…

Galion 850 – (motor grader)

The Galion 850 is a classic example of a heavy civil-engineering machine designed for precision earthmoving and road finishing. As a type of motor grader, it serves as an essential…