Develon smart safety features put to the test in French field demo
DEVELON has announced it has conducted a successful field demonstration of the new DX230LC-9 23-tonne crawler excavator and its smart safety technologies, including the...
Reliability is imperative in remote areas
WHEN you’re working in isolated locations, with the nearest public road some 45 minutes away, it’s safe to say you don't want your machines...
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...
Strong Case for more machines
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire Ltd is expanding its fleet with 30 new Case crawler excavators in the 13 tonne to 21 tonne class.
The company...
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...
New arrivals put to work on Scottish housebuilding projects
A 22-tonne EC220E and a 25-tonne EC250E are the latest additions to the plant fleet of Stonehaven civil engineering specialist W M Donald.
The firm...
A world first for Highland groundworks specialist
FINNING UK & Ireland have worked with Scottish groundworks specialist John Mackay Ltd to produce the world’s first low ground pressure (LGP) Cat 312 Hydraulic...
Pink excavator to raise money for charity
PLANT hire business Waitings has taken delivery of a 22-tonne JCB excavator, which has been painted pink in tribute to a much-loved member of...
Kobelco strikes the right balance on remote tasks on Scotland’s west coast
ANDERSON Construction, a contractor based on the west coast of Scotland with over a decade of experience in civil engineering and groundworks, has upgraded...
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...
Volvo electric excavators pass the test
PILOT projects and in-house tests by Volvo Construction Equipment have reportedly confirmed the comparable digging power of electric excavators to their diesel counterparts.
The ability...
UK’s first Volvo EC550E excavators deliver fuel and productivity gains
YORKSHIRE-based Ashcourt Group has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EC550E excavators in the UK.
Supplied by SMT GB, the machines vow to deliver 20%...
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...
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...
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...
Aberdeenshire contractor becomes first in the UK to buy new Cat 317 digger
ABERDEENSHIRE-based JKR Contractors has become the first business in the UK to purchase a Cat 317 excavator.
The new model, supplied by Finning UK &...
Stevens Equipment Rental adds 38 new Volvos in major fleet investment
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has marked its 50th anniversary with the addition of 38 high-spec Volvo machines.
The new models will be delivered to the...
JCB welcomes probe into excavators imported from China
JCB has announced it welcomes the news that government investigations are underway into alleged dumping of 'subsidised' Chinese excavators in the UK market.
Following complaints,...
Hyundai launches ‘game changer’ excavator
HYUNDAI has introduced its new A-series HX220AL Stage V-ready excavator
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
Hitachi to debut Zaxis-6 excavator and hybrid wheel loader
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has revealed the stars of the show at Intermat this week will be the new ZX300LC-6 medium excavator and...
Thurso firm makes it a double
GOW Groundworks has purchased its second specially converted Volvo EC140E LM excavator.
The Thurso-headquartered company takes on general ground works, housing and commercial building projects across...
Liebherr confirms new developments for G8 crawler excavators
LIEBHERR has announced a number of new settings and assistance systems for its generation 8 crawler excavators.
The developments are designed to better meet market...
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...
SANY appoints new Irish dealer
SLEATOR Plant has announced it has been appointed to the SANY dealer network and will cover the entire island of Ireland.
The SANY range of...
Develon expands electric excavator portfolio
DEVELON is expanding its portfolio of electric excavators to help customers transition from diesel to zero-emission machines.
The manufacturer said the expansion recognises the 'urgency...
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...
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...
Hitachi excavators chosen for Israeli ports
AN Israeli contractor has invested in three large Hitachi excavators to supply rocks for extending breakwaters, which will form part of the construction project...
Cat marks major wheel excavator milestone
CATERPILLAR is celebrating a major milestone following the production of the manufacturer's 50,000th wheel excavator.
The journey started in 1984 when Caterpillar, Eder and Zeppelin...
