Work Modes, Fuel Savings Make Excavators Pay Off

摘要

Excavators are one equipment category where the playing field is fairly level, technology-wise; there seem to be few exclusive items that only one maker offers. What manufacturers are doing is moving toward work modes, and other features for fuel savings and production efficiencies, to help owners keep operating costs down. Here's a look at key cost-related developments in the 40,000- to 60,000-pound operating weight arena, including some of the plans for this month's Conexpo.