A moment to ‘Take’ in 20 years of progress
Takeuchi UK has come a long way since establishing a home in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1996. Gary Moug reports on how the firm has become a...
Mecalac expands compact loader offering with new range
MECALAC has launched a new range of compact loaders to satisfy demand for small, multi-purpose solutions.
The new range comprises six models from 1.74t to...
Electric digger charges ahead with town centre regeneration
A Hitachi Premium Rental compact electric excavator has helped to regenerate the town centre of Aalst, near Eindhoven in The Netherlands.
The ZE85 was used...
A hard act to follow
“I don’t think you’ll find a better balanced machine in its class.”
That's the verdict of Mark Preece, proprietor of MK Preece Excavations when asked...
Beauly business opts for compact digger/tiltrotator combination
G Simpson (Builders) Ltd of Beauly, near Inverness, has bought a zero swing Volvo ECR25D compact excavator and paired it with an Engcon tiltrotator.
The...
10-tonne machine helps Stonehaven hirer find a niche
A Stonehaven plant hirer has been singing the praises of the firm's new 10-tonne JCB 100C-1 excavator.
A Scott Plant Hire bought the machine to...
Bobcat loaders making tracks for major motocross and quad event
BOBCAT loaders were recently called into action to help build Kenny Festival race tracks.
The Kenny Festival, Europe's largest all-terrain event on two and four...
Yanmar completes hat-trick of new mini excavator launches
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled three new mini excavators, comprising the SV15VT, SV17VT and SV19VT.
The models are described as being 'perfect' for urban...
Liebherr expands compact loader portfolio
LIEBHERR has announced it has overhauled its compact loaders and expanded the series with the new L 504 model.
Innovations include a redesigned cab which...
Why innovation is driving the future of the construction industry
Mark Royse, head of sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, discusses the latest industry growth figures and explains why the future of compact equipment...
Tickled pink
PROMAC Solutions Limited and Doosan Construction Equipment have jointly donated a Bobcat E14 compact excavator, specially painted in pink, to L Lynch Plant Hire Limited,...
JCB gearing up for market growth
JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of a new range of midis.
The first three machines...
Field and Forest named central Scotland dealers for Yanmar CE
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has appointed Field and Forest as its dealer for central Scotland.
The partnership is designed to expand Scottish customers’ access to...
D series compact excavators pack a mighty punch!
EASY to operate, tough and durable, the new EC15D, EC18D and EC20D excavators from Volvo belie their small stature.
Featuring a D0.9A Volvo diesel engine,...
Yanmar hails ‘hugely positive’ impact of decision to expand UK presence
Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) has hailed its decision to expand its presence in the UK last year.
Viby attachment launches compact Hy-Tip
DANISH bucket manufacturer Viby Attachment has launched a new version of its popular Hy-Tip bucket for compact and backhoe loaders.
Lighter and smaller than the standard...
Johnston Plant named Yanmar compact dealer
JOHNSTON Plant Sales has been appointed a Yanmar compact equipment dealer for Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Joining the network with immediate effect, the firm will...
Mecalac appoints new dealer in south east of UK
MECALAC UK has appointed Rygor Plant as its new official dealer in the south east of the UK.
Rygor Plant will offer Mecalac's full product...
Finning launches ‘matchmaker’ tool to help firms find compact machines
FINNING UK & Ireland has launched a new online tool designed to simplify the process of finding a compact machine for specific projects, terrains,...
Hyundai and CNH form mini-excavator alliance
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries (HHI) and CNH Industrial have agreed an exclusive strategic alliance for the production and development of mini-excavators.
The ten-year deal, with an...
Lloyd Ltd appointed to Mecalac dealer network
MECALAC has appointed Lloyd Ltd to its UK and Ireland dealer network.
Headquartered in Carlisle, but with dealerships on both sides of the border, the...
Executive Hire Show launch for new JCB midis
JCB’s new range of midi excavators will be launched to the UK market at the Executive Hire Show as the company prepares to meet...
‘User-friendly’ model is built for comfort
HITACHI unveiled the new ZX26U-5 mini excavator as part of its new line-up at the recent Intermat event in Paris.
Designed to be user-friendly, the...
SMT GB confirms changes to buying process for Volvo compact customers
FOLLOWING a restructuring of the SMT GB sub-dealer network, the firm has announced that customers within certain areas of England, Scotland and Wales can...
New machine control solution launched for compact excavators
LEICA Geosystems has unveiled the new Leica iCON site excavator, described as a machine control solution that enables compact diggers to carry out designs...
Aberdeenshire firm at the double
ROY Cowie LBS Ltd of Banchory, Aberdeenshire has bought two Volvo compact excavators after using ScotPlant as a barometer for current market leading equipment.
The machines will...
Yanmar equipment helps create sustainable future for Scottish Highlands
YANMAR has revealed how its compact machinery has been playing a key role in peatland restoration efforts in the Scottish Highlands.
Scotland’s peatlands are described...
New Bobcat compact loader shows its metal
CONCORDE Metals Limited, based at Belvedere in South East London, has continued its preference for the Bobcat brand that dates back to the early...
Home advantage pays off for Chris Knight at Black Isle Show
Yanmar has announced that its Highland-based dealer Chris Knight Plant Sales enjoyed 'unprecedented success' at this year's Black Isle Show.
Massive order boosts Morris Leslie expansion plans
Morris Leslie Plant Hire said it "wasn't a difficult decision" to invest in 66 new Volvo compact excavators. The firm has also snapped up five reduced...
