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...
Sany ‘blown away’ by customer response to exhibition debut
SANY UK & Ireland used its debut appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show to mark the first official showing of two of the...
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...
Reaching into the depths: WM Plant excavators support marine contractors
WM Plant Hire’s fleet of long reach excavators, ranging from 8-32m, has maintained its support of marine contractors across Scotland over the past year,...
Going for gold: eye-catching excavator helps raise funds for charity
A special gold excavator gifted by Kubota UK to GAP Hire Solutions to mark the Glasgow-headquartered firm's 50th anniversary is raising much-needed funds for...
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,...
Ulster demolition showcases XD JCB models
A leading demolition contractor in Northern Ireland has praised the performance of a fleet of JCB demolition excavators at one of Belfast’s highest profile...
First Hyundai HX85A in the UK enters service
THE first 8.5-tonne class Hyundai HX85A midi excavator in the UK has gone to Yorkshire-based N G Plant, featuring a striking green livery.
It was...
A Suttle message of support
SUTTLE Projects has extended the company’s sheet piling capability with the purchase of a new Doosan DX140LC-3 14 tonne crawler excavator from Kellands (Plant Sales)...
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...
Excavator plays key role in hydro project
A new Doosan DX140LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant excavator purchased by Scottish contractor, D A MacDonald Contractors Ltd., is playing a key role in the...
Kobelco introduces new demolition model to European market
KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next-generation SK550DLC-11 demolition machine in Europe.
The model is a replacement for the SK550DLC-10, which debuted in 2018....
Innovation is “part of JCB’s DNA”
Project Plant editor Gary Moug recently visited a JCB factory in Uttoxeter to see the manufacturer's latest excavator developments. Afterwards, he spoke to Nick...
New Hitachi excavator offers ‘ultimate peace of mind’
HITACHI has unveiled the largest Zaxis-7 model in its super long front excavator range.
The ZX490LCH-7 HE16LD with 16m reach has a longer boom and...
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...
Hitachi unveils new forestry excavator
HITACHI is launching the new ZX135USL-7 forestry excavator, designed for applications such as logging, log felling, loading and digging.
Equipped with a 'robust' undercarriage, the...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Robustrack to bring Italian flair to Royal Highland Centre
HYDRAULIC attachments specialist Robustrack has declared itself ‘thrilled’ to present Eurocomach excavators at ScotPlant 2022.
Since last exhibiting at ScotPlant four years ago, Robustrack revealed...
Agricultural contractor “well impressed” with new Volvo’s performance
A new Volvo EC140E excavator is set to tackle a range of agricultural projects around Dumfries and Galloway after a plant hire boss made...
Doosan unveils Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX350LC-7 Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator.
The machine is the first Stage V model to feature Doosan’s D-Ecopower technology, which...
SANY launches new demolition-spec excavators for UK market
SANY has launched two new demolition-spec crawler excavators designed specifically for the UK market.
The 24-tonne SY215C-XD and 40-tonne SY390H-XD tracked diggers are available to...
Boom time for Hyundai as new version of HX130 LCR launches
HYUNDAI has unveiled a two-piece boom version of its new HX130 LCR excavator.
The 13-tonne machine, which is now available in the UK, is the...
East Lothian firm sticks with Volvo
AN East Lothian hire firm has splashed out on a new fourteen-tonne Volvo EC140E to replace an EC140B that had completed 17,000 "trouble-free" hours.
A M...
Doosan confirms new features for large crawler excavators
DOOSAN has revealed that a number of new features have been made available on the firm's large crawler excavators, covering five models: the DX350LC-7,...
Kobelco demolition ‘workhorse’ enters European market
KOBELCO'S SK1300DLC ultra-high reach demolition excavator is now available in Europe.
With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a reach of up to 40m,...
Latest Kobelco models offer ‘new generation in excavator performance and design’
KOBELCO has added two new models to its excavator portfolio in the 50-tonne class.
The all-new SK500LC-11 and larger SK530LC-11 are described by the manufacturer...
Hyundai launches ‘great entry’ into the 20t excavator market
HYUNDAI has released its new 22-tonne Stage V HX210AL excavator.
The model forms part of Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe’s (HCEE) new A-series machines.
The HX210AL has the...
New excavators set to Advance firm’s prospects
SCOTTISH Civil Engineering firm, Advance Construction, has invested in 20 new Cat 312E Excavators following growing demand in the Construction Sector. The new fleet will support...
Liebherr excavator with hydrogen engine scoops innovation award
LIEBHERR is celebrating after winning the 2022 bauma Innovation Award in the climate protection category for its R 9XX H2 hydrogen excavator.
The manufacturer's first...
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...
JCB shows off Stage V reduced swing X-Series digger
JCB has unveiled the first Stage V reduced swing model in the firm's X-Series crawler excavator portfolio.
The 245XR will take its place in the...
