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...
Specially modified tracked excavator boosts piling work for Akela
AKELA Ground Engineering has revealed that a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator is boosting the firm's piling and foundations work, as well...
Doosan unveils new heavy duty excavator to handle ‘most abrasive’ of tasks
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its new 25-tonne DX245NHD-7 crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer as being designed for the 'most abrasive' of applications,...
New truck is a shot in the Arm for firm
VOLUMETRIC mixing machine specialist Armcon will be launching the new AM4 weight-compliant truck at ScotPlant, which they said maximises the benefits of new legislation.
The...
Excavator helps MV Selkie make a splash
LIEBHERR-Great Britain has designed and supplied an excavator for direct mounting on Moray Council's new £2.5 million dredger, named by local schoolchildren as the...
SANY unveils new Stage V excavator
SANY has officially unveiled the company's new 22-24 tonne class SY215C Stage V excavator.
The machine is the follow up model to the SANY SY215C...
Cat in double Next Gen excavator launch
THE new Cat 317 and 317 GC 17t class Next Gen excavators have been launched.
The manufacturer said the machines boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies...
Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut
HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition.
The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...
Civils business concludes CX130E deal at CASE roadshow
WIGAN-based Civils & Construction Solutions has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler excavators from dealer Dennis Barnfield, with the latest order being sealed at the...
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...
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...
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...
Wheels are in motion at waste management site
A waste management specialist has added a Hyundai HL940 wheel loader and a R125LCR-9A crawler excavator to its fleet to carry out challenging tasks...
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...
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...
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...
Liebherr and Leica expand range of semi-automatic machine control systems
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have expanded the range of semi-automatic machine control systems for Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators.
Leica's machine control systems are already...
Gow Group snaps up milestone machine
CAITHNESS-based groundworks contractor and plant hire company Gow Group has snapped up its 1,000th machine, complete with a Tefra quick coupler from Hill Engineering.
The...
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...
Doosan completes DX-7 medium-sized range with ten new excavators
DOOSAN has completed its medium-sized DX-7 excavator range with the launch of ten new models.
Seven models had already been introduced, which brings the total...
Silver service: hire firm marks milestone year with custom-finished digger
PLANT hire specialist ASHBROOK is marking the firm's 25th anniversary and raising money for charity after snapping up a custom-finished silver Cat 308 excavator.
Backed...
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...
Edinburgh groundworks specialist makes landmark machine purchase
EDINBURGH-based groundworks contractor Keystone Construction has become the first UK firm to buy a Cat 308 excavator with the Cat TiltRotate system (TRS) fitted to...
SANY excavators smash into Scottish demolition sector
SANY excavators are set to enter the Scottish demolition sector after a long-standing asbestos removal and demolition contractor snapped up a 22 tonne machine.
Chamic Industrial...
Double excavator purchase helps Stirling firm meet demand
OGILVIE Construction's programme to upgrade machinery has gathered pace with the purchase of two new JCB excavators.
The Stirling-based contractor has invested £65,000 on the machines,...
JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
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...
Volvo introduces 90-tonne excavator globally
VOLVO CE is launching its new 90-tonne Stage V excavator - the largest in the manufacturer's range - to meet demand from markets with...
First Hitachi EX2000-7 ultra-large excavator arrives in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has announced the arrival of Europe’s first EX2000-7 ultra-large excavator.
The 200-tonne machine was delivered to a customer in France following assembly...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
