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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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

Mecalac launches new site dumpers at VIP event

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK recently launched new site dumper models at an event at its Warwickshire demo ground. The 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper made its...

Demand for safer machines drives Hi-Viz dumper investment

A-PLANT has revealed that a growing demand for safer and more efficient machines is behind firm's new investment in a fleet of JCB Hi-Viz...

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...

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...
Opening of Thwaites factory extension

Dumper manufacturer to increase production capacity

SITE dumper manufacturer Thwaites has announced the 'most significant' factory investment in the firm's 88-year history, with an extension that is set to increase...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...
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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...
ROTATOR dumper

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...

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...

Terex and GAP seal multi-million pound dumper deal

TEREX Construction has announced its largest site dumper order of the year -  460 three, six and nine-tonne Terex® site dumpers to be supplied to...

JCB launches new 6T SiTESAFE ROPS dumper

JCB has used this week's PlantWorx exhibition to launch the 6T SiTESAFE ROPS site dumper. The model is compliant with the new EN474 standard,...

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...

Positive feedback for new site dumpers

MURPHY Plant has bought 25 cabbed JCB site dumpers to help improve the health and wellbeing of its machine operators. Part of J. Murphy &...

£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...

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,...

Safety features help earn site dumper award win

JCB is celebrating after the safety benefits of the manufacturer's smallest site dumper were honoured at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021. The JCB 1T-2...

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...

Merlo poised to debut new dumper range

MERLO UK is adding the new DM dumper range to its portfolio, described as re-opening a 'nostalgic era'. Merlo Group first introduced a DM...

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...

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...