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September 2026 excavator exports: Europe down 23%, Latin America up 96%
China exported US.95 billion of construction machinery in September 2026, up 31.9% year on year — but the growth came almost entirely from outside Europe. By...Read more -
Swing circle, gearbox or motor: which is making the swing noise?
If the noise is a deep rumble that changes with load, and the house visibly rocks when you rock the boom, the problem is the swing circle. If it is a whine...Read more -
Why excavator track shoe bolts break or keep coming loose
Excavator track shoe bolts almost never fail on the first tightening. They fail because the joint loses clamp load — usually through under-torque, worn shoe...Read more -
Hitachi and Yanmar Swap Compact Machines: What It Means for Parts
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Yanmar have agreed a two-way OEM supply arrangement in North America: Yanmar will build compact track loaders for Hitachi...Read more -
How to Inspect a Container of Excavator Parts on Arrival
Inspect in this order: seal and count first, then transit damage, then dimensional checks on the parts that fail first — pins, bushings and teeth. Do all of...Read more -
Excavator Parts HS Codes: How to Classify Pins, Bushings and Teeth
Most excavator parts from China are declared under HS heading 8431, but the six-digit code below that depends on what the part actually is, not what it is...Read more -
Micro Excavators Are Driving China's Export Boom, and a Different Parts Market
China's smallest excavators are now the biggest story in its machinery exports. A 1.2 tonne machine selling for under USRead more -
How to Match a Hydraulic Hammer to Your Excavator
Match a hydraulic hammer to your excavator on three numbers: the carrier's operating weight range, the hydraulic oil flow available on the breaker line, and...Read more -
What Do Struck and Heaped Excavator Bucket Capacity Actually Mean?
Struck capacity is the volume a bucket holds when filled exactly level with its top edge. Heaped capacity is that volume plus the material piled above the...Read more -
Jining Mini Excavator Exports Up 39%: What It Means for Parts Buyers
Small construction machinery and supporting enterprises in Jining, Shandong exported RMB 10.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2026, up 39% year on...Read more -
How to Inspect a Used Excavator Before Buying It
Check the undercarriage, the play at every pin and bushing joint, and the hydraulic cylinders before you look at paint or the hour meter — those three decide...Read more -
SALT vs Dry Track Chain: Which Should You Buy?
Buy SALT — sealed and lubricated track — for any machine that runs long hours in abrasive or wet ground, because the oil held inside each pin is what stops...Read more