SANY shows off next generation cab for larger excavators
SANY UK has unveiled its next generation operator cab for larger excavators, which the manufacturer said is designed to enhance comfort, safety, and productivity.
The...
Updated guidance published for safe use of suction and vacuum excavators
THE Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, which is managed by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has released an updated good practice...
Sunward dealer opens first of three new depots
CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri is more than doubling its footprint in the UK with the opening of the first of three...
Quick off the mark: latest X-Series model treads well-worn path
JCB has expanded its X-Series crawler excavator portfolio with the launch of the 145XR – a second reduced tailswing model. Here, Dan Gilkes gets...
Wheeled excavators: the urban expert with real ‘street smarts’
As urban development and infrastructure projects increase, so does the demand for highly versatile machinery. Here George Ionescu, product manager at Finning UK &...
Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators
ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators.
The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and...
Hitachi special application machines set for bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will showcase a variety of special application machines at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, HCME will showcase six...
Good Evans: contractor seals mammoth 56-machine Kobelco deal
A groundworks and civils contractor has concluded a massive deal to purchase 56 Kobelco excavators, supplied by UK dealer Molson Group.
M&J Evans' decision to...
Hitachi to put strong focus on electric excavators at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced plans to show its largest ever electric excavator line-up at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, the...
New Komatsu demolition simulator offers ‘unparalleled’ training possibilities
KOMATSU is expanding its simulator offering with the new K100 High Reach Demolition (HRD) excavator simulator.
The simulator add-on module is based on the Komatsu...
UK’s first CASE CX85E earns holiday site post after ScotPlant showcase
THE first CASE CX85E midi-excavator in the UK has been snapped up by Harbour Lights Campsite, after the site's owner Jason Attwood sat in...
Hyundai machines leave groundworks contractor on a High
HIGHAM Groundworks has added an HD Hyundai HX145A LCR excavator to its growing fleet. The company, which celebrated 10 years in business during summer...
Hitachi haul for Houlihan
GROUNDWORKS and civils firm Houlihan has purchased a range of Hitachi tracked excavators, including one ZX210LC-7 and four ZX130LCN-7s.
The Sunbury on Thames-based company's haul...
Heavy duty Cats help marine contractors ‘reach’ port goals
LONG-reach excavator specialist WM Plant Hire has revealed how its machines are helping the Scottish Government’s drive towards renewable energy and improved connectivity with...
Plantforce invests in HW100A wheeled excavators
PLANTFORCE has become one of the first firms in the UK to invest in HD Hyundai’s 10.5-tonne HW100A wheeled excavators.
The business, which celebrates its...
JCB adds to X-Series portfolio with reduced tailswing model
JCB has expanded its X Series crawler excavator portfolio with the launch of the 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model.
The machine builds on...
SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK
FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK.
The...
‘Distinctive’ digger paints a positive picture for specialist contractor
STRAUGHAN & Son, a specialist environmental construction, groundworks and landscaping contractor, has added a bespoke HD Hyundai 14-tonne HX140A L excavator to its fleet.
The...
Civils contractor makes landmark tracked excavator purchase
CHANDOS Civil Engineering has bought one of the first JCB 370X tracked excavators.
The Greater Manchester-based firm will utilise the machine – JCB’s most powerful...
Develon and Leica Geosystems develop 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X
LEICA Geosystems and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X smart crawler excavator.
The DX225LC-7X features Full Electric Hydraulic...
Earthworks contractor bolsters fleet with more HD Hyundai diggers
EARTHWORKS contractor James King (Plant) has added two HD Hyundai HX220A L and two HX140A L crawler excavators to its fleet.
The Northamptonshire-based company, which...
Construction group snaps up fleet of JCB tracked excavators
Tru7 Group has snapped up 20 new JCB 140X tracked excavators.
The Ipswich-based business has bought the models to operate on general construction and housebuilding...
Develon crawler sets standard for Dumfries recycling specialist
DUMFRIES-based Vulture Recycling Equipment has standardised on the DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler excavator from Develon, for use with the company’s new Vulture 25 vehicle...
Scottish firm bangs the Drum for new Kobelco
STRATHAVEN-based hire specialist Drumclog Plant has snapped up several new Kobelco excavators from Molson Young.
As well as specialising in wide track excavators, Drumclog has...
370X marks ‘huge step forward’ for JCB
The new JCB 370X - the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – was shown for the first time in...
Takeuchi upgrade is a huge hit in Scotland
TAKEUCHI has added 4WS with crab-mode and mudguards as an option on the new TB395W wheeled excavator, with customers across Scotland taking up the...
Civils specialist agrees 90-machine Marubeni-Komatsu deal
ECL Civil Engineering has strengthened its relationship with Marubeni-Komatsu after investing in a 90-machine plant deal.
Steve Tysoe, MD at ECL Civil Engineering Ltd, and...
Multi-discipline contractor places major JCB 370X order
A multi-disciplined contractor has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of the manufacturer's latest X Series...
Develon adds new tunnelling excavator to special application portfolio
DEVELON has added a new tunnelling excavator to its portfolio of special application machines.
The DX235RTF-7 is based on the manufacturer's DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler...
Komatsu launches new operator cab for crawler excavators
KOMATSU has launched a new operator cab for crawler excavators, driven by customer feedback.
The manufacturer explained the upgrade reflects a 'clear understanding' that operator...
