A Walk in the forest
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has taken the first Kobelco SK140SRLC L -5 High Walker excavator in stock in the UK.
The factory-built machine has been...
Hyundai launches ‘game changer’ excavator
HYUNDAI has introduced its new A-series HX220AL Stage V-ready excavator
Kobelco debuts new Short Radius excavator
KOBELCO has launched the SK380SRLC - the manufacturer's largest Short Radius (SR) excavator - into the 38-tonne segment.
Weighing in at over 36 tonnes, the machine...
Hitachi to offer factory-fitted machine control solutions for Zaxis-7 excavators
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed it is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators from 10 to 50-tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control...
Liebherr excavator with hydrogen engine scoops innovation award
LIEBHERR is celebrating after winning the 2022 bauma Innovation Award in the climate protection category for its R 9XX H2 hydrogen excavator.
The manufacturer's first...
Sustainable energy specialist charges ahead with electric digger trial
SUSTAINABLE energy company GRIDSERVE has teamed up with SMT GB to trial the Volvo ECR25 Electric excavator in the construction of its new High...
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...
Two of the first JCB 145XR excavators snapped up
A civil engineering contractor has bought two of the first new JCB 145XR reduced tail-swing excavators.
Purchased by Stockport-based Williams Construction (Stockport) Ltd, the two...
Doosan unveils Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX350LC-7 Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator.
The machine is the first Stage V model to feature Doosan’s D-Ecopower technology, which...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
The DX800LC-7 Stage V compliant 80-tonne crawler excavator is described as having the 'highest hydraulic flow...
Cat confirms double wheeled excavator launch
CATERPILLAR has launched two new wheeled excavators.
The Cat M319 boasts a short front-end design and tail swing to aid work in confined areas. Described...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Robustrack to bring Italian flair to Royal Highland Centre
HYDRAULIC attachments specialist Robustrack has declared itself ‘thrilled’ to present Eurocomach excavators at ScotPlant 2022.
Since last exhibiting at ScotPlant four years ago, Robustrack revealed...
Milestone wheeled excavator is boxing clever at London excavation site
FLANNERY Plant Hire has taken delivery of Britain's very first Volvo EWR130E wheeled excavator.
Supplied by SMT GB, the machine has gone straight to work...
Reaching into the depths: WM Plant excavators support marine contractors
WM Plant Hire’s fleet of long reach excavators, ranging from 8-32m, has maintained its support of marine contractors across Scotland over the past year,...
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...
Hitachi concept excavator wins top design award
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is celebrating after its LANDCROS One concept excavator earned recognition at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards.
LANDCROS One, developed in...
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...
Construction group seals 32-machine Kobelco haul in £4.5m deal
M O’Brien Group has taken delivery of £4.5 million worth of new Kobelco machines from supplier Molson Equipment.
The 32 units have been purchased as...
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...
