New wheel loader puts customers ‘firmly in control of their workspace’

HITACHI has taken the wraps off its ZW180-7, a smaller next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range. The manufacturer said the machine 'epitomises...

Break from tradition: patented IPS system launched on Epiroc breakers

EPIROC has announced a “world first” patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which the firm said will improve hydraulic breaker performance. All of the company’s heavy...

New innovations on display at Finlay open days

Molson Finlay and Finlay Scotland have announced they will host an open event on September 16 and 17 to show off their latest kit.

Atlas Copco prepares for EU Stage V with latest generator range

ATLAS Copco has launched the fifth generation of its flagship QAS range of generators. According to the manufacturer, the new QAS5 range has been developled...

New Liebherr release helps tilt the balance

LIEBHERR has introduced a new tilt unit which extends the swing angle of various attachments.  The manufacturer said fixed attachments can reach swing angles of...
Bison 170

EvoQuip expands jaw crusher portfolio

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched the Bison 170, the latest addition to its jaw crusher range. Boasting a 700x500mm jaw chamber...

Terex Finlay launches ‘versatile and adaptable’ heavy duty screener

Terex Finlay has introduced their new 873 tracked mobile heavy duty screener to the marketplace. The firm said the machine is designed to work after a primary...

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...
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Exacting league table for rail firms

LANARKSHIRE-headquartered QTS Group was one of only two companies to receive an 'A' rating in the latest publication of Network Rail's PRISM supplier performance...
Cat 775 off-highway truck

New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma

CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week. The machine is the first next generation design of...

Mulch ado about something

CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new D3K2 mulcher, which the firm says combines the "solid foundation" of the D3K2 dozer with the "ruggedly designed" HM518...
Takeuchi TB320 mini-excavator

New two-tonne Takeuchi offers ‘greater power and productivity’

THE latest addition to Takeuchi's 3-Series range - the two-tonne TB320 mini-excavator - made its first UK appearance at the recent Hillhead exhibition. The model...

Kubota looks to drive down emissions with double machine launch

KUBOTA has added to its Smart Energy Solutions range with the launch of an LPG-powered mini digger and a fully electric track dumper. The new...

Mecalac launches new transmission for crawler skid excavators

MECALAC has announced that its 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR tracked skid excavators are now equipped with ‘Speed Control’ travel management system as standard. This new...
Nixon JCB telehandler order

Nixon places top JCB order

NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million. The equipment rental...

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...

Latest release completes Kubota’s new 5-tonne series

KUBOTA has completed its new series of 5-tonne machines with the introduction of the U50-5. The model joins the KX060- 5 and U56-5, which were...

Dragon Equipment adds to crusher portfolio

DRAGON Equipment is launching the CR450 Diesel Crusher at the Executive Hire Show this week. Designed and built at the firm's production facility in Suffolk,...

Attention to detail pays off for Highland firm

INVERNESS-based Highland Hammer Hire is seeing out the year with a bang, having recently wrapped up a "brilliant" deal for multiple attachments that had...
Quantum Connect control system

Steelwrist unveils next generation tiltrotator control system platform

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform. Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce...

Hoping to Steel the show

STEELWRIST UK will be on hand at ScotPlant 2018 with a selection of the latest Swedish-manufactured tiltrotators, quick couplers, SQ auto connection hitches, buckets...

Bell announces launch of new E-series ADT

Bell Equipment UK has announced the launch of its new mid-range E-series machine, the B40E. The B40E succeeds Bell Equipment’s D-series model and boasts “improved...

Safety Shield Global launches innovation to cut levels of industrial safety data noise

SAFETY Shield Global has launched a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform tipped to transform how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised, and acted upon...

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...

Astrak keen to touch base with customers

SUPPLIER of excavator undercarriage parts Astrak UK is looking forward to touching base with customers old and new at ScotPlant while showing off the...

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,...

Liebherr upgrades XPower wheel loaders

LIEBHERR is updating its L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower wheel loaders to boost performance levels. The manufacturer revealed it has reinforced the lift arms and overhauled the working...

“Brilliant” debut prompts HHH to increase stand

HIGHLAND Hammer Hire (HHH) has snapped up an extended stand at this year's ScotPlant, with the firm planning to put on a live demonstration...

First Bobcat E10e minis roll off the production line

Bobcat revealed that the first E10e zero tail swing 1 tonne electric mini-excavators have rolled off the production line at the their compact equipment plant.

Merlo embraces modular concept

Telehandler specialist Merlo has introduced the new evolution of its ROTO range of rotating turret machines, created with the new modular concept.