Komatsu 13t-class electric excavator set for 2024 debut
KOMATSU has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator destined for domestic and European markets early in 2024.
The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will feature a...
Good Evans: contractor seals mammoth 56-machine Kobelco deal
A groundworks and civils contractor has concluded a massive deal to purchase 56 Kobelco excavators, supplied by UK dealer Molson Group.
M&J Evans' decision to...
Cat unveils latest Next Generation excavators
CATERPILLAR has debuted its latest excavators – the Next Generation 330 and 330 GC.
The 30-ton (27.2-tonne) size class excavators are described by the manufacturer...
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...
Liebherr and Leica mark ‘world first’
THE first Liebherr excavator in the world with a factory-fitted Leica machine control system has gone into service in the UK.
An R 934 G8...
Advance snaps up 16 new SANY excavators
CONTRACTOR Advance Construction is ending 2021 with an order for 16 new SANY excavators, which are being delivered throughout December and January.
Purchased through the...
Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator.
Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
New technologies put wind in the sails of civils contractor
A Komatsu HB365LC Hybrid excavator is among a range of machines that have been impressing on Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s build of the...
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...
Develon presents new smart crawler excavators for the first time in Europe
DEVELON has been unveiling new models from the company’s Next Generation ‘-9’ smart crawler excavator range at bauma 2025.
Two new -9 smart heavy crawler...
New Hyundai HX140 L set for ScotPlant
HYUNDAI has confirmed that Young Plant will exhibit the new HX140 L at this year's ScotPlant.
The machine is said to provide up to 10 percent better fuel...
A whole new level
Dan Gilkes gives his verdict on the latest additions to the JCB X Series excavator line-up
JCB has taken a major step forward with the launch...
Takeuchi goes back to the future with 7-tonner
TAKEUCHI has tipped its new 7-tonne TB370 to be a big hit with plant firms and contractors.
The manufacturer highlighted the popularity of the firm’s...
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...
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...
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...
Civils and drainage specialist gives thumbs up to next generation Hyundai diggers
CIVILS and drainage specialist Hugh Pearl has upgraded the firm's Hyundai 140LC crawler excavators to the new Hyundai A series equivalent, the HX140AL.
Having taken...
‘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...
Hyundai sets sail for harbour work
AN Isle of Bute-based boat builder has recently completed work on a canal dredger custom fitted with a 22-tonne Hyundai excavator, which is now...
Latest Yanmar models added to MTS portfolio
MTS Plant has added the latest models from Yanmar’s 2019 compact portfolio to its hire fleet.
The move means operators now have access to the...
Doosan extends the reach of demolition excavator range
DOOSAN has added to its high reach demolition excavator range with the launch of the new DX530DM model.
The move follows the launch earlier this...
‘Slimmed-down’ Hyundai model tackles residential task
THE first Hyundai HX210A crawler excavator in the UK has been sold to Darlington-based contractor C G Robinson.
The 20-tonne class digger was sold by...
48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year.
The machine, which will...
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...
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...
Hitachi special application machines set for bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will showcase a variety of special application machines at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, HCME will showcase six...
Demolition specialist extends its reach in Glasgow
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has been putting two of its Hitachi long-reach excavators to work on a project to raze two multi-storey office blocks in...
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'...
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...
