Comments sought on dumper safety guidance
A Good Practice Guide on the safe operation of dumpers has been introduced following a number of serious incidents.
The document has been produced through the...
Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
High Bonnybridge contractor Chimes in a new digitised construction era
HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering has made a major investment in its plant fleet.
The civils and groundwork contractor has purchased four new site dumpers...
Mecalac and Morris Leslie agree dumper deal
MECALAC has announced a supply agreement with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for site dumpers. The deal will see the manufacturer provide upwards of 200...
Mecalac announces ‘major evolutions’ to site dumper range
MECALAC has announced a series of 'major evolutions' to its site dumper portfolio.
The manufacturer revealed the move follows the success of its MDX range...
£2 million Mecalac dumper deal secured
NORTHERN Ireland-based Mecalac dealer Sleator Plant has landed a record-breaking deal worth over £2 million with CP Hire for 95 site dumpers.
The kit will be...
CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance
The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators.
‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally...
Award-winning machines set for Plantworx
WACKER Neuson has revealed the main attractions on its Plantworx stand this year will be the award-winning DW15e electric wheel dumper and the Dual View dumpers.
The...
Manufacturer adds telematics resource to site dumpers
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has confirmed the international roll-out of telematics connectivity across its site dumper portfolio.
The move means the latest models can now...
Hydrema unveils new safety-conscious dump truck at bauma 2019
HYDREMA is looking to raise safety standards with the launch of its new dump truck at bauma 2019.
The Danish construction equipment manufacturer has developed...
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...
Advance dump truck driver to fly the flag for Scotland at national awards ceremony
AN Advance Construction dumper truck driver will fly the flag for Scotland in Manchester this October at the final of the National Federation of...
Next generation dumpers from Terex
GLOBAL equipment solutions provider, Terex Construction, has announced a Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Final-compliant range of nine and ten-tonne site dumpers. Featuring 55kW (74hp) JCB EcoMAX...
Hydrema embraces CESAR ECV technology on Stage V dump trucks
HYDREMA (UK) has become the latest manufacturer to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) to its Stage V dump trucks.
CESAR is the official...
Small but mighty: JMS takes on Truxta dealership
ABERDEENSHIRE-based JMS Equipment has become the latest dealer in the Truxta network, supplying one of the smallest mini-dumpers in the market.
The machines are made...
Mecalac celebrates dumper manufacturing milestone
MECALAC is marking the 70th anniversary of its site dumper range by giving away branded merchandise with each model sold and making a donation...
Contract hirer adds tracked dumpers to portfolio
Dawsongroup emc has added Prinoth Panther T14R tracked rotating dump vehicles to its fleet.
The supplier of industrial, municipal and specialist vehicles now has a...
Investing for the future: Terex Trucks gearing up for new challenges
MOTHERWELL’S “best-kept secret” is how Terex Trucks director and general manager Paul Douglas jokingly refers to the dump truck manufacturer’s premises, despite the business...
Mecalac lands 85-unit dumper deal
MECALAC has announced a national supply agreement with H.E. Services (Plant Hire), which will see 85 site dumpers supplied to the hire firm.
Manufactured at...
Mecalac unveils ‘world-first’ electric six-tonne dumper
MECALAC has unveiled what it describes as the first 100% electric six-tonne dumper in the world.
The all-new eMDX is said to mark a 'major...
Terex distributor secures landmark dumper contract
NORTHERN Ireland-based Sleator Plant, a specialist capital equipment provider to the construction and material handling sectors, has secured a record-breaking sales order for heavy-duty site...
Terex Trucks apprentices complete “unique and invaluable” restoration project
APPRENTICES at off-road hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks have successfully restored a truck built in the 1970s back to its former glory.
17 young apprentices embarked...
Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility
VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...
A-plant in £6 million dumper investment
AS part of a multi-million pound investment programme for its hire fleet in 2014/2015, A-Plant has placed orders worth over £6 million for a total...
Rotator dumper aims to improve safety and performance
THWAITES has unveiled the new nine-tonne ROTATOR dumper at Hillhead 2024.
The product provides operators with a rotating position that enables 360-degree visibility from the...
Record dumper deal reflects market confidence
A family contractor has placed its largest ever order for Thwaites dumpers - snapping up 40 machines ranging from three to nine tonnes.
Groundworks and...
Electric model amongst new Kubota tracked dumpers
KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper portfolio with the launch of two new models.
The KC70VSL-4 e is an electric model, while the KC110SL-4...
Thirteen is the lucky number for GAP and Wacker Neuson after dumper deal
GAP has added to its fleet of swivel skip dumpers with the purchase of thirteen new 1.5 tonne machines from Wacker Neuson.
The Glasgow-based hire...
Service in Uist
DISPLAYING a willingness to provide dedicated service even for customers in remote locations, Bell Equipment has announced the supply of five machines to Outer...
Site dumpers stolen from TDL’s Coatbridge base
TDL Equipment has revealed that two Mecalac site dumpers were stolen from its Coatbridge depot over the weekend - and are offering a reward...
