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...

J MAC adds two more models to growing fleet

J MAC has revealed the business is continuing to add new models to its ever-expanding line-up and is currently looking for dealers to expand...

Miller time for new compact excavators

WICK-based housebuilding and groundwork contractor M M Miller has snapped up two brand new Volvo EC60E compact excavators. The firm has become one of the...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Bobcat celebrates one millionth compact loader

CELEBRATIONS to mark production of Bobcat's one millionth compact loader are underway. For the company that created the compact plant industry in 1958 with the...

‘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...

Get a load of these…

FOUR new D Series small-chassis models are the newest additions to the Cat compact track loader (CTL) and skid-steer loader (SSL) ranges: SSL models...

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,...

Bobcat machines help to blaze a trail in mountain biking

A Bobcat B730 backhoe loader and E55 mini-excavator have been credited with playing a key role in helping to construct some of South Africa's best...

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...
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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,...

New Hyundai machine shows its muscles on tight job sites

HYUNDAI'S new HX85A concept machine is now available in the UK and European markets. The compact excavator in the 8–9t class boasts an optional two-piece...

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...

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...
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Compact Cats reaching out to a whole new audience

Finning Compact dealer Cautrac secures two new customers following demonstrations of exactly what the machines are capable of KELLY Plant Hire and JPB Civil...

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.
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Yanmar Compact Equipment celebrates mini-excavator production milestone

YANMAR Compact Equipment has marked a major production milestone after the 300,000th mini-excavator rolled off the production line at the firm's Chikugo Plant in...

Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase

YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...

New Volvo compact excavators introduced

SMT GB is bringing to market two new Volvo compact excavators in the form of the 3.5t EC37 and 4t ECR40. The models replace the...

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...

First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off the production line

BOBCAT has confirmed the company's first new L85 compact wheel loader is now in full production. The machine, which is being produced at Bobcat's plant in...

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...

Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant

DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant. Under the agreement, selected models will...

Landmark Case B-series compact track loader sold in the UK

THE sale of the first Case B-series compact track loader in the UK has been completed. Case dealer Robert Coates Plant Sales sold the TV370B...

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...

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...
Electric wheel loader at recycling facility

Electric loader helps recycling facility meet sustainability goals

ENVIRONMENTAL solutions provider SUEZ has introduced a Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader at the firm's Bodmin materials recycling facility in Cornwall. Integrating electric plant...