Top Excavators On The Market Today

 

Excavators are indispensable tools in the construction industry. Whether you’re building a new subdivision or road, these earthmovers are as essential to your project as your team itself. When you’re ready to invest in an excavator, it’s key to do your research. Let’s look at the top-five rated excavators currently on the market.

 

Caterpillar 306 CR

Known for its durability and ease of maintenance, Caterpillar’s 306 CR is a great mini excavator that offers industry-leading lift performance right where you need it. Its new stick-steer control with cruise control enables the operator to switch from traditional travel with levers and pedals to joystick controls at the push of a button. Operators can enjoy intuitively designed full color LCD monitors with a jog dial for easy ergonomic interaction and hands-free Bluetooth compatibility, allowing operators to safely answer calls and stream audio.

 

Volvo EC300E Hybrid

Designed with responsive advanced hydraulics, the new EC300E Hybrid uses the boom down motion to charge an accumulator, with the stored energy driving an assist motor, lowering the torque requirement on the engine. This results in up to 15 percent lower fuel consumption while delivering all the power and performance you would expect from a conventional large excavator.

 

 

 

Komatsu PC210LCi-11

Komatsu hydraulic excavators are built with the highest quality materials and superior craftsmanship. The second generation PC210LCi-11 is productive and precise enough to be a fixture on jobsites from basement and foundation pads to utility work. Featuring factory integrated 3D GNSS technology, and improved machine control performance, the PC210LCi-11 empowers operators to dig straight to grade, faster. Minimizing over-excavation and bedding material, this machine leaves behind nothing but clean and accurate grade.

 

Doosan DX140LC-5

 

This Doosan crawler excavator delivers excellent durability and trusted reliability. A high-pressure common rail equipped engine and Electronic Power Optimizing System (EPOS) deliver optimum power and fuel efficiency. The design optimizes combustion and torque for faster cycles and maximum results. And its Smart Power Control (SPC) improves machine efficiency while maintaining productivity through variable speed control and pump torque control.

 

 

No matter which excavator is right for your construction business, STARFIRE has the oils, lubricants and chemicals that are blended to perform the same as larger branded products at a lower price. Our construction products will help your equipment run more efficiently and increase their longevity. Have questions? Give us a call at 888-258-8723. And don’t forget to stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn! Also take a look at our Starfire merchandise for T-shirts, koozies, bottle openers, glasses, water bottles, hats, hoodies and more.

 

 

Top Products for Your Construction Equipment

With summer construction approaching, it’s important for your equipment to be well maintained and to make sure you’re following your required maintenance procedures. STARFIRE has everything you need to keep your equipment running year-round.

STARFIRE 3% Moly Grease

Breakdowns can cost you more than just replacement parts and protecting your equipment against rust and corrosion is essential to making sure your projects stay on schedule. STARFIRE’s 3% moly grease is designed to withstand the elements and is able to endure high shock loads while protecting ball or roller bearings against rust, corrosion, and oxidation to keep your equipment up and running. And for vehicle care our Hi-Temp Red EP2 Grease helps you maintain your fleet and keep it up and running.

STARFIRE Pure Fleet EXTREME Antifreeze

Fleet maintenance is an essential part of your success and coolant issues with any of your vehicles can be costly, so if you’re looking to keep your vehicles well maintained we recommend our STARFIRE antifreeze. Available in both concentrate and 50/50 prediluted formulas, STARFIRE antifreeze provides up to 750,000 miles of coolant system protection and is compatible with all types of coolant technologies and metals.

STARFIRE Premium Plus 15W-40

Heavy duty engines require heavy duty oil, and our Premium Plus 15W-40 Engine Oil is specifically designed for high performance, low emission diesel engines for vehicles and equipment. STARFIRE carries a full line of full synthetic oils including 5W-40 and 10W-30 as well.

STARFIRE Synthetic Gear Lubricants

Designed to help improve performance in everything from heavy duty manual transmission vehicles to oil lubricated wheel bearings, STARFIRE synthetic gear lubricants are formulated to provide stability for heat and oxidation while providing maximum protection against rust, foam, and corrosion.

STARFIRE Diesel Monster Defender

Nothing slows your equipment down like engine blockages, but Diesel Monster Defender and Diesel Monster Bio-Defender are designed for compatibility with all fuels to help better protect your engine against bacteria and sludge while boosting performance and fuel economy.

STARFIRE TO-4 Fluid

Nothing helps better protect your vehicle’s transmissions, hydraulic systems, and final drives against heat and corrosion than STARFIRE TO-4 fluid. Made from highly refined base stocks, our TO-4 fluids help increase performance, load carrying ability all while keeping your vehicles systems clean and at peak performance.

STARFIRE Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils

Protecting your equipment’s hydraulic systems against rust, oxidation, and corrosion is essential to keeping them up and running. STARFIRE’s anti-wear hydraulic oils offer formulated protection against thermal breakdown, wear, and rust. Available in AW32, AW48, and AW68 offers lasting protection for all of your equipment.

If you’re looking to protect your equipment during busy summer months, STARFIRE has everything you need from lubricants, greases, coolants and more. With a wide range of products available we’ll work with you every step of the way from purchase to delivery to make sure you get what you need. To learn more about our coolants, premium oils, antifreeze and other products check out our catalog, send us a message or give us a call at 888-258-8723 today. Stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn! Also take a look at our Starfire merchandise for T-shirts, koozies, bottle openers, glasses, water bottles, hats, hoodies and more.