THE big boys

When it comes to heavy applications, nothing under 30 tonnes is likely to get the job done efficiently. Whether it’s quarry work or just serious earthmoving that requires you to shift high volumes of dirt, here we break down the large diggers that have impressed us the most onsite over the last few years and explain the unique features or design strengths that make them shine.

DEERE E360LC

First impressions count and on first look, the 36-tonne Deere did impress.

Track plates can be either 600mm or 800mm in width (optional), there’s an extra-large cabin and good vision from the operator’s seat in all directions. The spec sheet reads pretty darned good as well.

These new Aussie excavators will initially have the EU tier 2 stage John Deere Power Tech 6090 (9-litre) turbo charged diesel engine running a 238kW of power @ 1,900rpm.

The engine runs the tandem variable-displacement, electro