Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
Rokbak haulers to be showcased at Mining Indaba 2025
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak will join West African equipment dealer HMD and its subsidiary Equipment Hub Ltd at Mining Indaba 2025.
Held from February 3-6...
Volvo tests prototype hydrogen articulated hauler
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it has started testing the world’s first prototype hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler.
The Volvo HX04 is the result of...
Firm hails new Liebherr articulated dump trucks
THE first of Liebherr's new articulated dump trucks to arrive in Scotland have gone into service, with long-term customer Edward MacKay hailing the machine.
MD...
Rokbak MD reveals ‘full story’ behind rebrand ahead of first anniversary
AHEAD of the one year anniversary of Rokbak's rebrand, MD Paul Douglas has revealed the full story behind the move.
Despite being one of the...
Family-run equipment specialist expands ADT fleet in milestone year
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has snapped up 11 new Liebherr TA 230 Litronic articulated dump trucks (ADTs).
The delivery is the third major fleet enhancement...
Hydrema ADTs out to impress at Plantworx 2023
HYDREMA will be exhibiting its range of low ground pressure articulated dump trucks at Plantworx 2023 next week.
The line-up will include the ultra-compact 707G,...
Summit presence highlights Rokbak’s commitment to North American market
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak has hailed new partnerships formed at the recent Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
The annual convention for equipment distributors aims...
Back to school for Terex Trucks
FIVE Terex Trucks TA300 articulated haulers are playing a key role in two new high school construction projects in Houston, Texas.
Family-owned contractor Franco Builders...
Komatsu launches next generation articulated dump truck
KOMATSU has announced the launch of the HM460-6 articulated dump truck.
At the heart of the next generation model is Komatsu's next-generation engine and transmission...
Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp.
The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...
Double delight
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire bought two Hydrema 922D dump trucks at the Hillhead exhibition in June.
Both machines came complete with the optional 800mm LGP...
Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...
Latest Doosan ADT takes centre Stage V
Doosan's 28-tonne payload DA30 Stage V compliant articulated dump is a replacement for previous DA30-5 Stage IV model.
Hydrema model ‘ideal’ for Scottish conditions
HYDREMA’S UK sales manager Tim Wadsworth has described the manufacturer’s 920G extra low ground pressure dump truck as a great fit for Scottish conditions.
Featuring...
RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group
SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian.
Skene Group is a family...
Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD).
HMD will help bring...
Terex Trucks appoints new dealer in US
Motherwell-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in North America to meet demand for its TA300 and TA400 dump trucks
Scottish haulers continue to impress in Australia
AUSTRALIA-based DSA Contracting has ordered a second Rokbak RA30 after being impressed with the first hauler's contribution to the firm's work at a large...
Rokbak honours top dealers from around the world
ROKBAK has awarded its top dealers from around the world.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer expanded its Dealer of the Year award to include four categories, which...
First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
Bell still rings true for civils contractor
McFadyens needed two ADTs urgently
A Campbeltown civil engineering firm has cemented a long-standing relationship with Bell Equipment by snapping up two more ADTs.
McFadyens Contractors...
Hitachi and Dutch university collaborate on mining machinery research project
THE Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands and Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) are teaming up for a research project on the...
Terex Trucks establishes new French connection
TEREX Trucks has appointed Griset Materiel as a new dealer in France.
The Motherwell-headquartered business said it is looking to extend its presence in France,...
Rokbak strengthens product management team at Motherwell factory
ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer's factory in Motherwell.
Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014....
Conn named new Bell Equipment Scottish sales chief
RUSSELL Conn has been appointed Scottish sales manager at Bell Equipment UK.
He's joining the business from Bell South Africa, where he has worked for...
Bells bought to make the earth move
Fifteen new Bell Equipment B30E ADTs have been bought by L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage to help fulfil recently won earthwork projects.
Stage V haulers set for digital exhibition
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has revealed it is bringing its new Stage V TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to the Hillhead Digital exhibition at the...
Rokbak haulers hailed for positive impact at award-winning quarry
SMITH & Sons (Bletchington) has paid tribute to two Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers operating at its award-winning Gill Mill Quarry in Oxfordshire.
Since October 2022,...
AB2000’s expansion plans gather pace
TO support the firm's ambitious expansion to Inverness and Aberdeen and in the Central Belt, AB2000 has bought six E-series Articulated Dump Trucks from...
