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The 145XR

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 SY215E

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...
HX140A L

‘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...
Chandos JCB 370X tracked excavator

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...
Leica and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X

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...
HX220A L

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...
Tru7 Group JCB

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...
Vulture Recycling's Develon X235LCR-7

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...
Kobelco SK75SR

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...
The 370X on the Scot JCB stand at ScotPlant

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 TB395W

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...
ECL Komatsu machines

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...
Walters Group JCB order

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 DX235RTF-7

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...
New Komatsu cab

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...
Directors Richard Chambers (left) and Derek Wilson

New SANY diggers set for Scottish pipeline work

AG Wilson Civil Engineering, based in Co Armagh, has taken delivery of three 24-tonne SANY excavators, which are set to go straight to work...
Hyundai Hillhead

HD Hyundai completes hat-trick of launches at Hillhead

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment launched two heavy crawler excavator models and its largest wheel loader at Hillhead 2024. The manufacturer unveiled its largest Stage V...
Hitachi excavators Shannonside

Contractor marks ten years of Hitachi excavators

SHANNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a decade of Hitachi excavators. The firm has utilised more than 200 Hitachi diggers over the last ten years, and...

23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator set for UK public debut

SMT will use Hillhead 2024 to launch the new 23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator to the UK market. The model is Volvo CE’s first fully...

Develon launches 22.5-tonne demolition excavator

DEVELON has unveiled the new 22.5-tonne DX140RDM-7 demolition excavator. Like the three larger models from 31 to 61-tonnes, the machine offers multiple configurations to choose...

Ayrshire civils specialist adds Sunward diggers to fleet

AYRSHIRE civils and quarry operator Loudounhill Contracts has added Sunward diggers to its plant fleet. The Newmilns-based business, which specialises in groundworks and hard landscaping...

JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator

JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40...

Extending the portfolio: Develon now offers four super long reach excavators

DEVELON now offers a range of four different Stage V super long reach excavators from 24.6 to 52.2-tonnes. The line-up comprises the DX225LC-7 SLR, DX300LC-7...

Ramsay and Jackson dig-out open-day with the Takeuchi time challenge

Sponsored content: Ramsay and Jackson are planning a Takeuchi Dig-Out Open Day at their premises in Mauchline and offer a very warm welcome to visitors from Ayrshire and beyond.

Hitachi donates use of digger to develop mountain rescue team’s new base

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has donated the use of a used ZX130LCN-7 to the Derby Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) to assist in the development...

Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger

AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to...

Mecalac adds to distributor network with new railroad equipment dealer

MECALAC has announced the appointment of a new national dealer for the manufacturer's range of railroad equipment. Alfreton-headquartered EP Industries will be responsible for retailing...

All aboard: tracked excavator put to work on €65 million rail scheme

AN Irish groundworks and civil engineering business has snapped up a new JCB 245XR tracked excavator to work on a €65 million rail project...

Komatsu 13t-class electric excavator set for 2024 debut

KOMATSU has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator destined for domestic and European markets early in 2024. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will feature a...

New CASE 20-tonne class excavator is the ‘Essential’ option

CASE Construction Equipment has announced the addition of a second 20-tonne class crawler excavator to its E-Series line- up. The CX210E-S is the 'Essential' alternative...