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...

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...

Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist

A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands. The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...

SANY digs deep at Scottish showcase

SANY recently held the firm’s first ever ‘Dig Day’ at Sibbald Training’s HQ in West Lothian, providing an informal opportunity for plant sector stakeholders...
Develon DX235RTF-7

Develon adds new tunnelling excavator to special application portfolio

DEVELON has added a new tunnelling excavator to its portfolio of special application machines. The DX235RTF-7 is based on the manufacturer's DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner to release 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators

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 electric excavator

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...

Borders contractor snaps up package of excavators

JEDBURGH-based RJT Excavations has added four new Volvo excavators to its fleet. The package is comprised of a 40-tonne EC380E coupled to a Trimble groundworks...

Volvo excavators ‘find favour’ with Edward Mackay operators

A Volvo EC140E excavator has made its way to Sutherland to assist in a wide variety of construction projects. The model is the second bought...

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...

Hyundai aiming high with launch of new A-Series wheeled excavators

HYUNDAI has launched a new range of A-Series wheeled excavators, boasting EU Stage V diesel engines. The four machines, with operating weights of 14-23...

Network Rail uses Komatsu excavator on Lockerbie project

WORK has been completed on a Network Rail project to regrade a slope above a railway line near Lockerbie. The organisation said that the works...

Kobelco makes short work of office time in Lanarkshire

THE first Kobelco excavator in Kinetic Demolition’s fleet was recently put to work on an internal office strip out project at Hamilton Technology Park. The...

Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator

THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched. The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...
SANY SY215E

SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK

FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK. The...
Cat excavator

Breedon invests in ‘true powerhouse’ excavator

BREEDON Group has invested in its first Cat 395 excavator in a bid to improve productivity at its cement plant. The digger was supplied to...
Hyundai crawler excavator

Hyundai to showcase Next Generation excavators at Hillhead 2026

HYUNDAI has vowed to unveil a new crawler excavator designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry at...

Teamwork pays off for landmark excavator

THE "highest and most versatile high-reach excavator in the UK" has proved its worth in the demolition of Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane football...
Bruce Todd excavator

Forestry specialist is on a high

THE latest addition to Bruce Todd Ltd’s fleet has been hard at work in the Scottish Highlands, mounding to prepare a recently harvested area...

Aiming high: SANY in huge Scots investment

SANY is investing heavily in the Scottish construction equipment market and has outlined ambitious plans to become  the top supplier of excavators in the...

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,...

Hybrid excavators boost environmental aims for earthworks contractor

HAVING taken delivery of the UK’s first Volvo EC750E and EC950E excavators and L25 Electric wheeled loader from SMT GB, Collins Earthworks has now...

Volvo unveils ‘next generation’ of excavator in Las Vegas

VOLVO Construction Equipment is showcasing a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. The model is described as heralding...

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...
ECL Civil Engineering Kobelco machines

Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators

ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators. The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and...
JCB X Series excavators

Collins Earthworks marks landmark year with X Series investment

COLLINS Earthworks is investing in the firm's first ever fleet of JCB X Series excavators. Supplied by TC Harrison JCB, the haul includes eight 220X...
Wacker Neuson wheeled excavator

Wacker Neuson unveils latest innovations

WACKER Neuson has released details of its new product launches this autumn, including the EW135 wheeled excavator and WL750p and WL950p wheel loaders. The EW135,...

Landmark Glasgow excavator deal is Centre of attention

TDL Equipment has concluded the largest ever deal in Europe for SANY excavators. Glasgow-based Centre Plant - sister company to groundworks and infrastructure specialist Allma...

Quarry operator opts for 30-tonner

AN Aberdeenshire producer of aggregates has bough its first Volvo excavator - the 30-tonne EC300E. Bridgend Aggregates of King Edward will use the machine to load...

Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis

LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology. GKD Technologies has...