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...
ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’
SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status...
Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...
Employers back CITB levy proposals
FOUR out of five of Scotland’s construction businesses have backed the Construction industry Training Board’s (CITB) levy proposals following the end of the organisation’s triennial Consensus...
JCB updates popular machines with Stage V engines
JCB has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V-compliant engine.
The manufacturer revealed the machine delivers 'improved operator comfort and...
Blazing a trail: Mulholland Contracts places bespoke Andover order
WEST Calder-based civils and groundworks specialist, Mulholland Contracts, has taken delivery of a bespoke plant body and step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers.
The deal extends...
Volvo electric wheel loader scoops prestigious design award
VOLVO Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning a Red Dot product design award for its L120 Electric wheel loader.
The manufacturer said the machine’s modern...
Rokbak hauler makes waves at Edinburgh inland surfing project
A Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler is helping to deliver Scotland's first inland surfing resort.
The truck has been involved in groundwork at a disused quarry...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Bobcat unveils new range of rotary telehandlers
BOBCAT has launched a new range of rotary telehandlers.
The range includes nine Stage V-powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18...
JCB announces raft of new product launches
JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
New Hyundai mini-excavators ‘pack a surprising punch’ for Tayside contractor
TAYSIDE-based civils and groundworks contractor Kilmac has snapped up three new 8.5-tonne HX85A Hyundai compact excavators.
The business, which takes on projects across Scotland including...
NWH Group buys brace of Liebherr machines to help transform Blaydon site
A Scottish-based waste management and recycling business has bought two new Liebherr material handlers to strengthen a recently acquired firm in the north east 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...
Strong growth trend reported for construction equipment sales in October
SALES of construction equipment in the UK in October were 11% above the same month last year, new research has revealed.
The data comes from...
Ayrshire plant hirer completes landmark mini-excavator purchase
AYRSHIRE-based Tom Grant Plant Hire has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Scotland.
The JCB 26C-1 is part...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship
BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
ScotPlant postponed to April 2021
Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...
Finance providers offer new solutions to help ease cash flow challenges
PLANT finance providers have announced new schemes for UK customers to help support them during in the wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Bobcat has launched...
Ex-Hewden CEO joins Finning
FORMER Hewden CEO Kevin Parkes has joined Finning as director of its Equipment Solutions Division.
Kevin re-joins the firm after spending four years at Hewden. In his new role,...
Reaping the rewards: Andover Trailers first choice for timber firm
A timber harvesting company has replaced an eight-year-old Andover Trailers step frame with a new bespoke-built trailer from the company, after being impressed with...
CPA urges chancellor to make super deduction allowance permanent
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to call for the super deduction allowance (SDA) to be made permanent.
Ahead...
ScotPlant 2014 is in the books
ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...
Forklift earns its keep
JAMES Brown of Port Charlotte is the lifting king of Islay and it’s not just his renowned ability as Champion of Islay in the...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
JCB unveils ‘world first’ mobile hydrogen refueller for the industry
JCB has unveiled a mobile hydrogen refueller in a move the manufacturer hailed as a 'world first' for the industry.
The firm is investing £100...
Blackwood Plant Hire scoops top European rental award
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire is celebrating after being named Small and Mid-Sized Rental Company of the Year at the European Rental Awards in Lisbon,...
