Case Construction Equipment has expanded its mini excavator line-up, with the addition of a 3.9-tonne machine designed to offer “a cost-effective, feature-rich alternative for a wide variety of applications”, the manufacturer says. The CX38D, the 20th model in Case’s mini excavator range, weighs 430kg more than the popular CX35D and sits on a 120mm wider undercarriage, for additional stability, with an optional six-way dozer blade further enhancing its versatility. New hydraulic architecture has been introduced to provide extra breakout force, lifting capacity and upper carriage swing performance. As with all Case D-Series compact excavators, the machine has a full-size operator cab, though retaining its zero-tail swing design. The main cab air conditioning components have been relocated to the upper rear spoiler, allowing zero-tail swing in the vertical axis and improved visibility.