Mecalac adds to UK dealer network

MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd. Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...
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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...

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...

New compact digger combines industry ‘best practices’ in one product

VOLVO has launched its new F generation ECR58 compact excavator, with the manufacturer explaining the aim of the 6-tonne machine was to combine all...

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...

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...
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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,...

Yanmar dealers get hands-on with latest compact kit

YANMAR'S UK and Ireland dealer network recently attended a training event where they had the opportunity to operate "key" models in the firm's compact...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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Marubeni-Komatsu appoints south east utility dealer

MARUBENI-Komatsu has appointed Crawfords Group to its utility dealer network. The firm will cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and South Berkshire, offering equipment...

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...
L-R: Ryan Hollebone (director - compact equipment, SMT GB); Patrick Desmond (general manager, Kioti UK); and Chris Clark (operations manager, Kioti UK)

SMT GB adds to compact offering with Kioti UK acquisition

SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network. The...

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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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...

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...

Skye’s the limit for Volvo compact

A long-established Skye-based firm has splashed out on a new Volvo ECR88D reduced swing compact excavator to help with the delivery of larger scale...

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...

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...

Case closed on new compact wheel loaders for Roger Bullivant

Foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant has purchased seven Case Construction Equipment 321E, Compact Wheel Loaders. Ordered to replace an aging fleet of loading shovels, Roger...
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...

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...

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...

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...
Mecalac and Rygor Plant partnership

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...

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...
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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...