JCB makes history with ‘unique’ tracked excavator
JCB has presented long-standing customer JC Balls & Sons with a bespoke livery X Series tracked excavator to celebrate the firm's 60th anniversary.
The milestone...
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...
Perthshire firm on the right track with landmark purchase
A Dunkeld forestry specialist has placed a landmark order for Doosan's DX180LC-5 HT 18.5 tonne high track crawler excavator.
The machine, supplied by Balgownie, is...
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...
New Kobelco 14-tonne excavator sets ‘class-defining’ standard
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe has unveiled the 14-tonne SK140SRLC-7 excavator.
Described as delivering enhanced efficiency and productivity, Kobelco said the model sets a new 'class-defining'...
Hyundai reveals new brand name and product launches
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is introducing a new brand name and corporate identity.
The new 'HD Hyundai' brand is accompanied by the ‘Forward...
Hyundai unveils three new A-series excavators
HYUNDAI is launching three new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the 13-15 tonne sector.
Powered by Cummins diesel engines, the reduced tailswing HX130A...
Top ten: Volvo deal aids Bow investment plans
GORDON Bow Plant Hire has invested in ten new Volvo EC140E excavators. The deal forms part of a £5 million investment programme for the Broxburn-headquartered...
First Cat 311F LRR in Europe purchased
CONSTRUCTION services company and groundworks specialist, Carey London Limited, has expanded its fleet with 17 new Cat machines from Finning, including Europe’s first two Cat 311F...
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...
New Komatsu midi builds on ‘solid foundations’
KOMATSU has revealed its new PC88MR-11 midi excavator builds on the foundations of the PC88MR-10, with new features designed to boost productivity and reduce...
Paisley firm is flying the flag for Volvo excavator
PAISLEY-based demolition specialist Bardem has chosen a 25-tonne Volvo EC250E as its "flagship" excavator.
The machine has been enhanced for Bardem with the addition of...
First Hyundai HX85A in the UK enters service
THE first 8.5-tonne class Hyundai HX85A midi excavator in the UK has gone to Yorkshire-based N G Plant, featuring a striking green livery.
It was...
‘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...
CASE unveils new wheeled excavator range
CASE has confirmed the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range.
The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with Hyundai Construction...
Kobelco adds ‘multi-dismantling machine’ to recycling portfolio
KOBELCO has added to its recycling equipment portfolio with the launch of the SK140SRD-7 multi-dismantling machine.
The manufacturer said that while in many ways its body...
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...
SANY launches new demolition-spec excavators for UK market
SANY has launched two new demolition-spec crawler excavators designed specifically for the UK market.
The 24-tonne SY215C-XD and 40-tonne SY390H-XD tracked diggers are available to...
B95W added to Yanmar’s demo fleet
YANMAR Compact Equipment Europe has announced an expansion to its demo fleet in the UK and Ireland, with the B95W wheeled excavator now available...
New features boost Doosan fuel efficiency
DOOSAN has introduced a new super long reach version of its DX225LC-5 crawler excavator.
Featuring 8.5m boom and 6.2m arm components, the DX225SLR-5 model has been...
HVO-fuelled JCB 220X included in latest Luddon Construction machine deal
GLASGOW-based Luddon Construction has bought six new JCB machines including a Stage V 220X which runs on green HVO fuel.
The haul also includes 86C-2,...
Safety first for Hitachi
Hitachi excavators are boosting the safety credentials of the A6 dualling project in Northern Ireland.
SANY wants a larger slice of the European market
THE new CEO of SANY Europe is confident the Chinese manufacturer can become a "serious player" in the European plant market.
Martin Knoetgen joined SANY's...
Kobelco hails latest model the ‘obvious choice’ in 12-14t class
KOBELCO has launched the SK130LC-11 excavator in the 12-14 tonne operating class.
The manufacturer cited 'precise manufacturing and high-tech design' as helping to set high...
Glasgow firm appointed new Sunward dealer
GLASGOW-based Hoist & Access Services has been appointed as the sole Scottish distributor for Sunward excavators.
The business, which has specialised over the years in...
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 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...
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...
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...
Scots projects help plant firm extend its reach
LONG-reach excavator specialist WM Plant Hire has recently added a new CAT 390F, which boasts a staggering reach of 30 metres, to its fleet.
The...
