Scots projects help plant firm extend its reach
LONG-reach excavator specialist WM Plant Hire has recently added a new CAT 390F, which boasts a staggering reach of 30 metres, to its fleet.
The...
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...
Teenage operator lands dream job with Scots firm
A teenage operator has landed his dream job and got behind the controls of the new JCB X-Series excavator.
17-year-old Blair Hughes has wanted to...
Groundworks specialist opts for 14-tonne Volvo
A Stenhousemuir contractor has extended its tradition of buying Volvo 14-tonne excavators with the purchase of a new EC140E - with a second unit "tentatively"...
Lomond Plant invests £13 million in 250-machine deal
FALKIRK-based Lomond Plant has snapped up more than 250 JCB machines in a deal worth over £13 million.
The haul includes 18 brand new JCB 220X...
New features boost Doosan fuel efficiency
DOOSAN has introduced a new super long reach version of its DX225LC-5 crawler excavator.
Featuring 8.5m boom and 6.2m arm components, the DX225SLR-5 model has been...
Chris Knight appointed Yanmar dealer for northern Scotland
CHRIS Knight Plant Sales has been appointed a dealer for Yanmar's crawler excavators in northern Scotland. The Nairn-based business will cover the geographical area...
Volvo machines are ‘Central’ focus in Bonnybridge
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has splashed out on the firm's largest ever Volvo loading shovel, the L150H.
The machine is part of a new package of...
New Mecalac wheeled excavator offers “unique” solution
MECALAC has confirmed its new 7MWR wheeled excavator will be showcased at this year’s APF Exhibition in Warwickshire.
Taking place at the Ragley Estate, the model...
22-tonne excavator deal “felt right” for Denny contractor
A Denny-based contractor has lavished praise on two recently purchased 22-tonne Volvo EC220Es.
George Russell Construction had previously operated EC210 and EC240 models, and opted...
Demolition specification excavator doesn’t disappoint
JCB has announced the sale of one of the firm's first demolition specification X Series excavators.
Lincoln-based A.R.T. Demolition bought the machine for dismantling tasks...
SMT GB wraps up two Volvo deals in the Borders
SMT GB has recently completed deals with two Borders-based contractors for a variety of Volvo kit.
Graham J Irvine of Peebles has taken delivery of...
From Dumfries to Dundee for UK first
A Borders-based hire firm has taken delivery of the first Hyundai HX130 LCRD in Scotland - and the 13-tonne machine is already hard at...
New Liebherr crawler promises higher productivity
LIEBHERR has started production on the new R 926 Compact crawler excavator, which features a Stage IV/Tier 4F emission-compliant engine and is described as...
Kobelco hoping for narrow advantage
A “super-narrow” 20-tonne SK210SNLC-10 excavator has been launched by Kobelco for the Alpine market.
The new model differs from the conventional SK210LC-10 via a narrower undercarriage,...
Hitting the targets
CATERPILLAR has unveiled its Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators, which it claims offer combinations of features designed to match the productivity and cost...
Betting the farm on new Volvo
A Dumfries & Galloway-based dairy farm has taken delivery of a new fourteen-tonne Volvo excavator to maintain ditches and carry out general drainage work.
The...
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...
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...
Advance operators help influence purchase of more Volvos
ADVANCE Construction has added another five Volvo excavators to its plant fleet after previous models "performed faultlessly".
The Blantyre-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist snapped...
New factory-installed options for SVAB and Steelwrist on Doosan wheeled excavators
MANUFACTURER Doosan has launched new factory-installed SVAB/Steelwrist options for its wheeled excavator range.
Doosan Smart Solutions is introducing a range of factory-fitted options and attachments...
Doosan excavator customers to get Trimble Ready option
DOOSAN has announced it has teamed up with Trimble to provide a Trimble Ready factory option for excavator customers in response to growing demand for grade...
New truck is a shot in the Arm for firm
VOLUMETRIC mixing machine specialist Armcon will be launching the new AM4 weight-compliant truck at ScotPlant, which they said maximises the benefits of new legislation.
The...
ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator
SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator.
Taking pride of place on the Young...
Paisley firm is flying the flag for Volvo excavator
PAISLEY-based demolition specialist Bardem has chosen a 25-tonne Volvo EC250E as its "flagship" excavator.
The machine has been enhanced for Bardem with the addition of...
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...
Marubeni-Komatsu makes it a double with new machine launch
MARUBENI-Komatsu has launched two new products in the shape of the PC80MR-5 midi excavator and the PC228US-11 short tail excavator.
The PC80MR‐5, designed for tight...
TSL swings into action with new Volvo
2018 is off to a swinging start for Argyll-based TSL Contractors with the purchase of a new Volvo ECR2353.
The reduced swing excavator represents a...
Family business extends fleet with new Doosan machines
NEW Doosan crawler excavators and a wheel loader have been snapped up by Inverurie-based Miller Plant for the busy Aberdeenshire market.
Supplied by Balgownie Ltd,...
New safety guide launched for suction excavators
A good practice guide has been launched for the safe use of suction/vacuum excavators.
Produced by the Suction and Vacuum Excavator (SAVE) special interest group, the...
