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...
A towering triumph: Comansa unveils new 21CM750
COMANSA has introduced the new 21CM750 flat top crane, the largest model to be manufactured at its plant in Hangzhou, China.
Available in two versions...
Industry gears up for ScotPlant 2018
THE construction equipment sector is on the road to ScotPlant 2018.
Final preparations are underway for the trade event, which returns to the Royal Highland...
New Volvo compact excavators introduced
SMT GB is bringing to market two new Volvo compact excavators in the form of the 3.5t EC37 and 4t ECR40.
The models replace the...
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...
New aerial work platforms set for lift-off at bauma
LIGHTWEIGHT aerial work platforms specialist Dinolift Oy is set to launch two new innovations at bauma 2025 next month.
The upgraded all-electric DINO 280RXTE Long...
‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap
ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence.
"It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...
The Wright stuff
Project Plant's Fraser Rummens meets the Scottish demolition contractor benefiting from the first Hyundai HX140 L excavator in Europe
GREENOCK-based demolition contractor Chris Wright &...
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...
Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders
KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025.
The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...
Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range
AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work.
Additions to the range this year...
No two buckets are the same
HARDOX Wearparts Centre (Stirling) launched four new buckets at ScotPlant earlier this year - and haven’t sold two the same yet!
"Flexibility is the key...
Cowdenbeath firm opts for a Volvo double
TWO new Volvo L220H loading shovels have been delivered to Collier Quarrying & Recycling, a division of the Collier Group located at Cowdenbeath in...
Cat expands attachment range for backhoes and mini-diggers
CATERPILLAR has announced a range of new attachments for backhoe loaders and mini-excavators.
The new models span the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multi-purpose...
Record year for Hyundai
HYUNDAI is claiming to have become the fastest growing construction equipment firm in the UK.
The company has reported that machines released to the UK and Irish market...
Partnership approach pays off as Volvo converts L120 wheel loader to electric
VOLVO Construction Equipment has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric as part of the company's sustainability drive.
Developed with partners...
Metso launches new Lokotrack diesel-electric crushers
METSO has announced the launch of its first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC range units.
All the process functions of the range are electric, reducing the use...
JCB expands powered access range with electric and hybrid models
JCB is adding to range of powered access equipment, with the preview of the A60E and A60EH articulated boom models.
Offering a choice of full...
Cat launches new material handler with ‘advanced’ electro hydraulic system
CAT has launched the new MH3050 material handler, featuring an 'advanced' electro hydraulic system.
The model is powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, capable of...
CASE unveils new wheeled excavator range
CASE has confirmed the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range.
The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with Hyundai Construction...
It’s all in the Wrist
A lifelong love of diggers and a desire to start his own business led Alan Gow to purchase his first machine – a used...
Bobcat gears up to showcase new products at Hillhead 2024
BOBCAT will be showing a number of new products at Hillhead 2024 including the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, T86 compact track loader, and S650...
Hydrema to introduce latest version of 912G dump truck
HYDREMA has announced that its new 912G dump truck features the latest Cummins 147hp Stage 5 engine.
The manufacturer revealed that its R&D department has...
Komatsu Europe launches new sorting and demolition grapple range
KOMATSU Europe has unveiled the all-new sorting and demolition grapple range.
All grapples in the range come equipped as standard with a load control valve...
Ritchie Bros. encourages customers to embrace online bidding
RITCHIE Bros. is encouraging customers to participate in its construction equipment auctions online or via its mobile application
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
Green technologies to take centre stage for Develon at Intermat 2024
DEVELON'S appearance at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris will feature the first demonstration of the manufacturer's Concept-X 2.0 remotely controlled construction equipment solution...
EVO generation machines hit marketplace
Bobcat has launched the new EVO generation of Stage IIIB/Tier 4 interim rotary telescopic handlers, which the firm says is providing a step forward...
Green light: LiuGong to showcase access innovations at Vertikal Days
LiuGong has announced its return to Vertikal Days will be marked with the showcase of three aerial work platforms (AWPs).
Two scissor lifts - the...
Read haul about it
Volvo Construction Equipment recently showcased its new flagship rigid hauler, the R100E, at its Motherwell factory. Project Plant's Fraser Rummens went along to find...
