Hyundai and Leica launch 3D machine guidance system for Next Gen excavators
LEICA Geosystems and Hyundai Construction Equipment have confirmed the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the...
Engine rebuild gives much-loved excavator a new lease of life
FINNING has completed a reman engine and rebuild of a Cat 320E excavator for Kevin Woods Plant Hire.
Kevin Woods Plant Hire specialises in heavy earthworks,...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner on 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and LiuGong have announced a collaboration to offer a new kit designed to streamline the installation of Leica’s MC1 3D system on...
Develon presents new smart crawler excavators for the first time in Europe
DEVELON has been unveiling new models from the company’s Next Generation ‘-9’ smart crawler excavator range at bauma 2025.
Two new -9 smart heavy crawler...
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems launch integrated 3D machine guidance system for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and DEVELON have launched the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the latest excavator models.
The system is...
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator
TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...
ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment
ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...
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...
