News - Excavators
From Breakers to Thumbs: John Deere 60 Upgrade Simplifies Hydraulic Switching
When it comes to running multiple attachments on a single machine, hydraulic flexibility can save time, reduce downtime, and enhance safety. Our team developed a simple yet ingenious solution to make this possible—eliminating the need for manual switching. Our Technicians installed an electronic diverter valve on a John Deere 60, making it easy to switch...... READ MORE
Rock Excavation Made Easy | Choosing the Right Attachment
Posted: March 29, 2021 | Category: Equipment at Work, Excavators, ShearForce Hammers, Xcentric Ripper
When it comes to selecting the best hydraulic excavator attachment for your rock excavation projects, there are a few factors to consider before you hit the ground. Your rock excavation cost per cubic yard increases significantly when you consider the overall density, compressive strength, and presence or absence of fracturing in the material you’re aiming...... READ MORE
Your Partner for Gilbert Grizzly MultiGrip Pile Drivers in Alberta
Gilbert Products Inc. and ShearForce Equipment are proud to announce that ShearForce is now the exclusive dealer of Grizzly MultiGrip pile drivers in Alberta, Canada. For more than four years, ShearForce Equipment has supported Gilbert Grizzly MultiGrip customers in British Columbia and Alberta, building a strong service and support offering from our head office in...... READ MORE
7 Things to Consider When Renting a Rotating Hydraulic Shear
Renting a rotating hydraulic shear can often be more time consuming and complex than renting excavators with basic earthmoving attachments. It requires knowing the answers to a variety of application-specific questions and may require longer setup times than traditional excavator attachments. At ShearForce, we want to make renting mobile demolition shears as easy as possible...... READ MORE
Rock Excavation Made Easy | Xcentric Ripper Mining Series
Ready to ROCK The Xcentric Ripper Mining Series is the ideal tool for breaking and excavating rock, offering up to 5 times higher production than conventional rock hammers and breakers in all types of rock. Ripping Shale Rock in BC’s Interior Tearing PAG Rock in Northern BC Excavating Basalt in Alaska XR Mining Series Range At Work ...... READ MORE
Frozen Ground Excavation: The Contractor’s Guide to Excavating
Frozen ground excavation can be a challenge. When a deep freeze sets in, even the softest of soils can quickly turn into a stubborn and concrete-like barrier to making progress with your earthmoving job and hitting your targets on time. Ground density depends on several factors, including moisture content, grain size, and surface temperature. Excavation...... READ MORE
Winter Is On Its Way! Beat the Cold this Year with Xcentric Ripper
Here at ShearForce, we believe there is the right tool for every job, especially when the temperature dips below zero. The Xcentric Ripper provides high frequency impact and vibrations for easier breakup when excavating frozen ground, hard ground, rock, and concrete. Watch the video below to see how customers in cold climates can take advantage...... READ MORE
Excavator Attachment Tips for Winter
Winter is Coming! Beat the Cold this Year with These Prep Tips and Attachments Designed for Frigid Weather Excavator attachment tips for winter designed to help you keep your excavator running all season long. Excavating frozen ground is an annual challenge for our customers across Canada that need to keep their projects on track...... READ MORE