Excavator Reviews

Our in-depth excavator reviews cover compact models as well as larger units for true heavy equipment applications. Paying attention to build quality, controls, features, and durabilty helps us evaluate the top models. Our intensive real-world testing also determines whether these machines present good value for the business owner. Professional Excavator Reviews When looking to make good purchasing decisions for your company, buying the wrong excavator can lower productivity. Finding a good dealer is important, but also knowing the best models within a brand lets you maximize efficiency on the job. We tailor our excavator reviews to use real-world jobsite scenarios to answer the questions you need to know. When a Pro is behind the wheel, the information delivered includes real-world feedback and recommendations. Anything less, and you simply get regurgitated specs and features. Whether power, speed, maneuverability, or clearance are the main priorities, our detailed reviews give you the specifics.

Kubota KX030-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota Rounds Off Its KX Series Lineup With Its Newest Compact Excavator Kubota Tractor Corporation announced a new addition to the KX series excavators at World of Concrete 2023. The Kubota KX030-4 Compact Excavator features some performance and design upgrades intended to improve upon the brand’s current compact excavator offerings. So, what can we expect […]

Kubota Compact Excavators | K008-5 and U10-5

Kubota Announces Two Small But Mighty Compact Excavators The Kubota Tractor Corporation has two compact excavators joining the lineup. The K008-5 conventional tail swing excavator and U10-5 minimal tail swing excavator lead the Kubota 2022 product rollouts. The K008-5 replaces the previous K008-3 with a variety of upgrades. The U10-5 fills a need in the […]

Doosan Excavators and Loaders in 2022

New Doosan Excavators and Loaders Heading to the Jobsite This Year Doosan Infracore North America will launch a brand new mini excavator (DX50Z-7), a redesigned crawler excavator (DX140LCR-7), and an updated wheel loader (DL250-7). Expect Doosan to release the new equipment to dealerships sometime in 2022. Doosan DX50Z-7 Mini Excavator Featuring a 48.8 hp motor, […]

Bobcat E88 Compact Excavator

Bobcat Delivers Big Performance From a Compact Machine The Bobcat R-2 Series E88 Compact Excavator promises big performance from a compact frame. Bobcat claims that the redesigned engine, optimized lift performance, and improvements to the undercarriage and counterweights make this excavator one of the highest-performing in its class. Bobcat E88 Excavator: The Big Deal Performance […]

Kubota U48-5 Tight Tail Excavator

Kubota Introduces Tech-Forward 5-Ton U48-5 Tight Tail Excavator In response to customer demand for more “brains and brawn” at an affordable price, Kubota has announced the U48 Compact Tight Tail Swing Line Excavator. This model rounds out the series with a powerful 5-ton, technology-forward excavator that includes features that deliver top performance, comfort, and tech […]

Kubota Next-Gen Compact Excavators

Two New Kubota Compact Excavators Here with Plans for More to Come Kubota Tractor Corporation announced that two more compact excavators will join the current lineup coming up in March 2021, as well as a hydraulic quick coupler. The KX057-5 and the U55-5 offer upgraded versions of the now-retired KX057-4 and US55-4 excavators while the […]

Bobcat and Green Machine Partner to Produce Electric Compact Excavators

Electric Power Replaces Diesel In Select Bobcat Excavator Models This Year Doosan Bobcat North America and Green Machine Equipment, Inc. have announced a partnership to bring electric/hydraulic power to Bobcat’s line of compact excavators. Green Machine, a New York-based subsidiary of alternative energy company Viridi Parenti, Inc., will bring its high-tech, clean, and sustainable battery […]

Bobcat E165 Excavator

Bobcat E165 Excavator | Large and In Charge

Bobcat Unveils Largest Excavator to Lineup Bobcat has expanded its line of excavator offerings with a model that tops the line in size and power. Bobcat has designed the E165 Large Excavator for work with roads, railways, bridges, infrastructure, and commercial and urban jobsites. Power and Reliability The Bobcat E165 Excavator, fitting neatly into the […]