ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator
SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator.
Taking pride of place on the Young...
Argyll contractor snaps up first Volvo excavator
AN Argyll-based civil engineering and quarry specialist has snapped up its first ever Volvo excavator in the form of the 30-tonne EC300E.
A&L McCrae of...
Doosan unveils new Stage V wheeled excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its new 5 tonne DX57W-7 wheeled excavator.
The machine boasts a new Doosan Stage V engine and the manufacturer's latest...
Doosan extends firm’s reach with new demolition excavator
DOOSAN has launched the third model in the manufacturer's new high reach demolition excavator range.
The DX380DM-7 joins the DX235DM and DX530DM machines, which were...
Kobelco demolition ‘workhorse’ enters European market
KOBELCO'S SK1300DLC ultra-high reach demolition excavator is now available in Europe.
With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a reach of up to 40m,...
Komatsu develops concept hydraulic excavator with hydrogen fuel cell system
KOMATSU has developed a new concept hydraulic excavator described as combining a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components.
By advancing the PoC (Proof of...
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...
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...
5G technology lets Doosan remotely control excavator 8500km away
DOOSAN has claimed to be the first manufacturer at bauma 2019 to use 5G technology for worldwide ‘TeleOperation’ of construction machines.
The firm is operating...
Doosan celebrates double award joy
Doosan Infracore Europe's crawler excavators have won awards in the 2020 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership and Highest Retained Value Awards
Malcolm adds to excavator fleet
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up six new Volvo excavators as part of the firm's annual fleet renewal programme.
The machines - ranging from 22...
Sany ‘blown away’ by customer response to exhibition debut
SANY UK & Ireland used its debut appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show to mark the first official showing of two of the...
engcon Ready option added to Doosan smart excavator
ENGCON has announced the introduction of the engcon Ready option for the Doosan DX225LC-7X range of excavators.
The option is the result of an ongoing...
SANY unveils largest machine to enter European market to date
SANY UK has announced the launch of the new Stage V-compliant 78-tonne SY750H crawler excavator.
Featuring a Cummins X15 engine and 'enhanced' hydraulic system, the...
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...
New excavator simulator to debut at PlantWorx 2025
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have confirmed that Cat Simulators will feature at the event for the first time.
Cat Simulators will showcase a range of...
Ground contractor opts for a Volvo double
A South Lanarkshire groundwork specialist has snapped up two new Volvo excavators for its contracting and land clearance business.
Tarbrax-based MW Groundworks has added a 14-tonne...
‘Powerful yet compact’ Takeuchi launched
Takeuchi has added the 9-tonne TB290-2 Stage V compliant excavator to its range.
Double excavator purchase helps Aberdeen waste management specialist ramp up expansion plans
ABERDEEN-based EIS Waste Services has snapped up two new Doosan DX180LC-5 18-tonne crawler excavators as the firm ramps up capacity at its Gallowhill waste...
Hitachi ’empowers’ customers with new medium excavators
HITACHI has announced that owners and operators have been put 'at the heart' of the design for its latest Zaxis-7 medium excavators: the ZX210-7,...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Balgownie to debut latest Doosan models
BALGOWNIE is poised to debut several new Doosan products at ScotPlant 2022 including the new 21-tonne DX210LC-7 crawler excavator.
The Inverurie-based firm will also give...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
Sunward expands UK dealer network
LC International, formerly known Langham Contracting, has been added to the Sunward dealer network.
The company, based in Rochester, Kent, will look after Kent, south...
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...
Customised crawlers excel on demanding excavation tasks
TWO specially adapted Liebherr excavators have been proving their worth for Bethell, a UK-based excavation and shaft sinking specialist.
The business recently expanded its fleet...
Perthshire firm doubles up on Volvo compacts
ABERFELDY-based D K Plant Hire has bought two Volvo compact excavators for the first time. The Perthshire business took the decision following a demonstration by...
Growing business takes the plunge with 14-tonne digger
A Volvo 14-tonne excavator has been bought by Lanark-based C L Drainage and Fencing as a result of the firm's co-founders' experience with the...
Dundee contractor sings praises of ‘good all-rounder’ Doosan digger
A Dundee-based contractor has landed a number of new contracts since snapping up a new Doosan DX140LC-5 14.4 tonne crawler excavator.
DDP Contractors Limited was...
Hamilton hire specialist makes milestone excavator purchase
HAMILTON-based plant hire specialist Fraser Tool Hire has taken delivery of its 200th JCB excavator.
The machine - an 86C-2 midi excavator - joins more...
Hitachi to present Zaxis-7 excavator with factory-fitted Leica solution at bauma
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed it will showcase a Zaxis-7 medium excavator with a 3D machine control solution from Leica Geosystems...
