Doosan takes the wraps off updated mini-digger models
DOOSAN has revealed it is introducing new Stage V versions of its DX62R-3 and DX63-3 6-tonne and DX85R-3 8-tonne mini-excavators.
The new DX85R-3 reduced tail...
Volvo debuts electric excavator and wheel loader at bauma
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its ‘most advanced portfolio of machines yet' at bauma 2019 in Munich, while also pushing the importance...
New Hyundai model helps carry the load
HYUNDAI has expanded its range of wheeled loaders with the introduction of the HL965.
The new machine has an operating weight of 20,100 kg and...
£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
“A machine-and-a-half”
A Steelwrist tiltrotator has journeyed to the Orkney Islands where it will be put to work on a range of demanding projects.
Biggings-based Eoin Muir...
Doosan unveils Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX350LC-7 Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator.
The machine is the first Stage V model to feature Doosan’s D-Ecopower technology, which...
New loader’s compact dimensions boost tight site work
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has announced the launch of its V65 wheel loader, which is said to have been designed to "excel" in...
Wake up and smell the coffee
PRAMAC-Generac UK will be unveiling a selection of products under the theme of 'Onsite Innovation' at ScotPlant 2018.
The Generac | Towerlight Cube+ Next has...
Live, Move and Fight: life in the Army Reserves Plant Division
HAVING started as a private soldier in the Army Reserves in 1994, Dave Hanley, now Capt. Dave Hanley, has managed to turn his beloved...
New Kobelco ‘more than holds its own’ in 20-tonne market
KOBELCO has announced the launch of the new SK210LC-11 and SK210NLC-11 (narrow undercarriage variant) excavators to its portfolio.
The next generation machines follow Kobelco’s Performance...
Mini digger generates ‘very positive’ interest at Executive Hire Show
YANMAR Compact Equipment Europe has hailed its appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show as a 'resounding success'.
The manufacturer said the star attraction on its...
Astrak launches TerraTrackPlus range at bauma 2019
KIRKCALDY-headquartered undercarriage and wear parts supplier Astrak has used bauma 2019 to launch its next generation of rubber tracks – TerraTrackPlus.
The tracks are described...
‘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...
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...
Sunward aims to create Scottish dealer network
THE UK distributor for a major Chinese equipment manufacturer is searching for Scottish-based dealers as part of an expansion into the European market.
Sunward Equipment...
Kubota confirms new electrically-controlled diesel engine
KUBOTA Business Unit Engine Europe (BUEE) has announced plans to strengthen its engine line up with the development of a new electronic controlled diesel...
Going underground: Cat unveils new R2900
CATERPILLAR has launched its new R2900 underground loader, which is said to deliver the 'high performance' and 17.2-tonne payload of its predecessor as well...
Outriggers confirms raft of new products
OUTRIGGERPADS has announced it is expanding its range of spreader plates for cranes, powered access and mobile plant.
Designed for the heavier end of the...
First Cat 311F LRR in Europe purchased
CONSTRUCTION services company and groundworks specialist, Carey London Limited, has expanded its fleet with 17 new Cat machines from Finning, including Europe’s first two Cat 311F...
Blade of glory
JCB Attachments has launched two new product ranges for the construction industry.
These include a new series of bladed buckets – purpose-built for the utilities...
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...
First of Bobcat’s new M-Series loaders arrives in UK
BOARCROSS Ltd has taken delivery of the first of the new Bobcat Stage V M-Series skid-steer loaders in the UK.
The East Yorkshire-based firm has...
As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business
TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing...
JCB develop remote-controlled excavator
JCB has developed a remotely-operated excavator for one of the UK’s leading demolition specialists.
Birmingham-based Coleman & Company has purchased the bespoke 21-tonne excavator that...
Boom time for plant industry highlighted by £35 million deal
A clear sign that the UK plant market is booming again came today when it was announced JCB has secured an order for more...
Bobcat attachments enjoy a day at the beach
A number of Bobcat attachments were recently put through their paces at a customer event on Blackpool beach.
Norwest Plant, the authorised Bobcat and Doosan...
Wacker Neuson starts skid steer loader production in the US
THE Wacker Neuson Group is building a production line for skid steer and compact track loaders at its US facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The...
New compact digger combines industry ‘best practices’ in one product
VOLVO has launched its new F generation ECR58 compact excavator, with the manufacturer explaining the aim of the 6-tonne machine was to combine all...
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...
Sandvik Mobiles unveils WX range of screen media
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has launched its new WX range of rubber media for the manufacturer's tracked screens, scalpers and modular hanging screen...
