Terex confirms lucrative dumper order
TEREX has reached an agreement with A-Plant to supply 230 specialist Terex Power Tip site dumper units.
The brand new TA1, TA3, TA6 and TA9...
Wacker Neuson dumper deployed to Sellafield
HIRE giant A-Plant has deployed its first six-tonne Dual View dumper from Wacker Neuson to Sellafield.
The swivel skip dumper has been designed to improve...
Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers
PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...
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...
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...
A&Y confirms new Bergmann partnership
A&Y Equipment has announced it has become the sole UK and Ireland importer and distributor for the Bergmann Series 3000 and 4000 dumpers.
The deal...
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...
GAP makes cabbed dumper commitment
GAP has confirmed that all new 6 and 9 tonne dumpers purchased in future will be cabbed.
The hire giant said it is making the move...
New Mecalac cabbed dumpers go into production
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced production is underway of its new MDX cabbed site dumper range.
Manufactured at Mecalac’s Coventry site, the models are...
Plantforce puts safety first with major site dumper deal
NATIONAL hirer Plantforce has placed an order of £4.2 million for a fleet of Thwaites site dumpers.
The deal comprises 105 dumpers, including 58 nine-tonne...
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...
Civils contractor enhances fleet with dumper haul
CIVIL engineering contractor Shannonside has added eleven Thwaites dumpers to its fleet via distributor BTE Plant Sales.
The deal, which comprised eight six-tonne forward tip...
Molson expands Thwaites dealership in Scotland
MOLSON Group is expanding its Thwaites dumpers dealership to now include the Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders regions.
Following on from Molson's appointment earlier...
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...
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...
Getting to know…Will Redman
Will Redman is distributor manager (north) for dumper specialist Thwaites. He is responsible for managing the manufacturer’s supply of products to dealers in the...
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...
GAP confirms dual view dumper investment
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has invested almost £3 million in dual view dumpers from Wacker Neuson.
The firm recently took delivery of its first 6t...
JCB LiveLink now fitted as standard on mini-excavators and site dumpers
JCB has revealed that its LiveLink telematics system is now fitted as standard on all mini-excavators and site dumpers.
The move forms part of JCB...
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...
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 to showcase ‘industry-defining’ concept at Plantworx
MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase its 'industry-defining' REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market at Plantworx next week.
Combining a revolving cabbed dumper with off-road...
Day and Knight
Nairn-based Chris Knight has worked tirelessly to build up his business selling new and second hand plant. With premium dealerships and a network of...
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...
New guide offers dumper safety advice
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers.
The guidance stemmed from an industry...
New Hydrema sales chief targets Scottish growth
SANDY Fairweather has been appointed regional sales manager for Hydrema and aims to help drive major growth for the manufacturer in Scotland.
Sandy, who was...
Glasgow hire firm cements lengthy Terex partnership
GAP Group continues investment programme with 400 site dumpers to be supplied this year
TEREX has announced a multi-million pound contract for site dumpers...
Mecalac adapts entire dumper range to new European standard
MECALAC has confirmed it is adapting its entire range of dumpers to the new European standard EN 474, which came into effect last February.
The...
Molson Young lands Hydrema dealership in Scotland
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has secured the distribution rights to Hydrema dump trucks throughout Scotland.
The Danish-manufactured machines join the firm's line-up of dump truck...
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...
