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...
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 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...
Manufacturer launches telematics offer for excavators
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced a new telematics promotion across its portfolio of MCR, MWR, MTX and 15MC excavators.
Until 17 October this year, construction...
Perth business uses new digger to boost Covid Urgent Appeal funds
PERTH-based civil engineering contractor I & H Brown has added a 30-tonne Volvo EC300E to its fleet, with the machine now helping to raise...
Heavyweight digger takes performance up a notch
THE largest excavator in the Volvo Construction Equipment range has made it to the UK after Collins Earthworks snapped up the country's first 104-tonnes...
New Hydrema wheeled excavator combines speed and strength
HYDREMA has announced the launch of its new MX17 wheeled excavator.
Described as featuring the speed of the MX16 combined with the strength and lifting...
Double excavator purchase helps Aberdeen waste management specialist ramp up expansion plans
ABERDEEN-based EIS Waste Services has snapped up two new Doosan DX180LC-5 18-tonne crawler excavators as the firm ramps up capacity at its Gallowhill waste...
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...
Next generation Cat 313 excavator set for the UK market
FINNING is set to welcome the next generation of Cat 313 excavators to the UK later this year.
The range features multiple model options and...
Kobelco in double next generation excavator launch
KOBELCO has launched two new excavator models to its portfolio: the multi-purpose ED160BR-7 Blade Runner and the SK140SRL-7, which is a logging specification variant...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Latest Hyundai excavator boasts EPIC features
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has launched the latest machine in its A-series range: the HX300AL 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer...
Top ten: Ayrshire hirer adds more Volvo excavators to fleet
AN Ayrshire plant hire business has added ten more Volvo excavators to its fleet.
K T Montgomery Plant Hire, headquartered in Galston, bought an initial...
High-walkers rise to demanding forestry challenge
A Dumfries-based forestry ground preparation business has been singing the praises of two Hyundai high-walker crawler excavators utilised on its challenging projects.
Carron Valley Plant,...
Doosan celebrates double award joy
Doosan Infracore Europe's crawler excavators have won awards in the 2020 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership and Highest Retained Value Awards
Hyundai launches ‘game changer’ excavator
HYUNDAI has introduced its new A-series HX220AL Stage V-ready excavator
Excavator haul allows Pitlochry contractor to grow
A Pitlochry agricultural/forestry contractor has purchased eight Doosan excavators in recent years to boost expansion plans.
Robertson Fencing Ltd specialises in woodland creation and establishment works.
In the...
Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
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...
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 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...
Latest Doosan release completes the ‘family’
THE launch of the 40-tonne DX380LC-7 has completed Doosan’s 30-40 tonne family of Stage V excavators.
The new Stage V machines are said to introduce...
Double excavator purchase to service Stornoway contract
A civil engineering contractor on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides has bought two Volvo EC140E excavators to service a 21km utilities contract on Stornoway.
Macaulay...
Bespoke Volvo snapped up by Lockerbie contractor
A bespoke 16-tonne Volvo EC160E has been purchased by Lockerbie contractor Scott Young & Sons.
The machine has been equipped with a two-piece boom, Steelwrist X20...
Aberdeenshire contractor takes a break from tradition
AN Aberdeenshire-based contractor has added two new reduced swing Volvo ECR235Es and an ECR355E to its fleet.
Civil engineering and groundworks specialist Nicol of Skene has...
Orkney contractor opts for a Volvo double
AN Orkney-based groundworks specialist has snapped up two new Volvo excavators.
Andrew Sinclair Contractors of Kirkwall has opted to buy an EC140E and an EC200E, replacing a...
