Kubota in double tracked dumper launch

KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper range with two new Stage V-compliant models. The KC300HR-5 and KC300H-5 are described by the manufacturer as 'compact...

Bobcat reveals upgrades to compact wheel loader portfolio

BOBCAT has confirmed it has upgraded its compact wheel loader offering. In 2021, the manufacturer launched its first compact wheel loader - the L85. In...
Develon DD130-7 dozer

Develon and Leica Geosystems expand machine control options for DD130-7 dozer

DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD130-7 dozer. The addition of the Leica MC1...

Mecalac expands compact loader offering with new range

MECALAC has launched a new range of compact loaders to satisfy demand for small, multi-purpose solutions. The new range comprises six models from 1.74t to...

Dragon Equipment unveils ‘game-changer’ for demolition projects

DRAGON Equipment has launched its latest British designed and built machine, the CR400 crusher. Described as building upon the success of the CR300, the CR400...

Komatsu boom change system offers ‘new level’ of demolition efficiency

KOMATSU has revealed that its K100 boom change system for the PC490HRD-11 has demonstrated a 'new level of demolition project efficiency' for customers. The system...

CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader

AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Boasting...
Electric forklift lifting lumber

Hyundai launches new electric forklift range

HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched its new range of electric forklifts. The B-X Series features an initial line-up of models from 4-5.5 tonnes and 6-9...

Kubota’s ‘Gold-Digger’ set to benefit charity

Kubota UK has donated its special edition ‘Gold Digger’ to The Lighthouse Club charity, where it will be auctioned off. The gold painted Kubota KX-71 mini...

Doosan adds two-tonne mini to digger portfolio

DOOSAN has added to its mini-excavator offering with the launch of the two-tonne class DX20Z-7. The model is described by the manufacturer as an 'ideal...

Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018

SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant. The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...

Firing on all cylinders with Volvo

HAULAGE and muck shifting contractors Penfold Verrall, of Dial Post near Horsham West Sussex has broken with tradition and purchased three brand new E series...
Yanmar mini-excavator

Yanmar introduces new mini-excavator to portfolio

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled the new SV10 mini-excavator. Developed for the demands of the growing 0–2 tonne segment, the SV10 is designed to...

Maclennan Contracts impressed by fuel efficient Volvo

Maclennan Contracts of Balquhidder, Central Scotland recently took delivery of a new Volvo EC140EL, a move that is “returning significant fuel savings” according to...
Multilifter ML180

New modular beam a ‘game-changer’ for lifting sector

SUNBELT Rentals has snapped up a new modular lifting beam that it says marks a 'significant step change' for the lifting industry. Designed and manufactured...

Liebherr in double electric excavator launch

LIEBHERR has announced the launch of two new electric crawler excavators. The R 976-E and the R 980 SME-E replace the ER 974 B for...
CASE backhoe loader

CASE confirms upgrades to 580SV backhoe loader

CASE Construction Equipment has updated its 580SV backhoe loader with a host of improvements designed to cut operating costs and increase productivity. A new transmission...

Atlas Copco launches two-tool compressor

ATLAS Copco has revealed that its new XAS 58 air compressor helps operators benefit from  the powering of two hand tools from a single...

Comansa launches new hydraulic luffing jib crane

COMANSA is expanding its range of luffing jib cranes with the launch of its first hydraulic model: the LCH300. Boasting a maximum load capacity of 16...

Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe

HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market. The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...

ScotPlant is firmly on Brigade’s radar

BRIGADE Electronics and Banlaw Systems will be co-exhibiting at ScotPlant this year to demonstrate a range of vehicle safety devices including Backsense, marketed as...

Hydrema to promote Scottish changes

HYDREMA will be showing off the 912F 4x4 articulated 10t payload and the 922F 6x6 20t payload dump trucks at ScotPlant 2018. The manufacturer will...
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A history of the backhoe

1948 – Major Loader introduced, the first European hydraulic loader 1951 – Smaller Master Loader joins the line. At £75, JCB sold 2,000 1953...
Liebherr telehandler

New Liebherr telehandlers offer extended reach and lift capacity

THE first new Liebherr T48-8s telehandlers are rolling off the production line. The model is said to provide the performance and comfort of the T55-7s with...

Takeuchi completes hat-trick of new compact excavators

TAKEUCHI introduced three new compact excavators at bauma 2022 as the recently launched TB335R was joined by the brand new TB350R and TB395W models. Many...

AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators

BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market. The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...

Caterpillar marks 40,000th dozer milestone

THE 40,000th Caterpillar large dozer has rolled off the production line in Illinois, USA. The keys to the milestone machine - a D11T - were...

Cat unveils handful of new attachments for loaders

CATERPILLAR has launched new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL). Described as 'ideal'...

5.5 tonner adds new dimension for Perth hirer

PERTH-based plant hire and contractor C D Mercer has added a 5.5 tonne Volvo EC55C to its fleet, having previously cross-hired the model and...
Takeuchi stand at bauma

Electric excavators take centre stage for Takeuchi

TAKEUCHI gave bauma 2025 visitors a preview of new electric excavators that will be launched in the coming years, alongside tracked loaders and 3-Series...