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...

Cat launches next generation compact track loaders

CATERPILLAR has announced that the next generation Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a 'ground-up redesign' of the previous D3 series, improving...

JCB unveils electric Dumpster machine

JCB has introduced an electric version of its HTD-5 Dumpster tracked carrier. The manufacturer explained that the HTD-5e E-Dumpster is offered as a high-tip, walk-behind...
Hitachi electric excavator

Hitachi launches 13-tonne electric excavator

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has added to its electric portfolio with the launch of the new ZX135-7EB 13-tonne excavator. The manufacturer explained that the model...

UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...

First port of call for new Bobcat

CLYDEBANK Port Services Ltd has taken delivery of a new Bobcat S550 skid-steer loader with sweeper and bucket attachments for ship trimming work. The machine, which is being...
Compact tractor

Conagri teams up with Captain Tractors to launch compact tractors in the UK

CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri has partnered with compact tractor specialist Captain Tractors to officially launch the brand in the UK. The Devon-based...

Volvo paver worth the wait for surfacing specialist

THE first Volvo P2870D paver has been sold in Britain. Excel Surfacing, which carries out a range of contracts including large road resurfacing projects, revealed ...

New features benefit “flexible” Komatsu loader

MARUBENI-Komatsu has introduced the new WA100M‐8 compact wheel loader to the market, claiming it boasts a host of new features and benefits. The machine is described...

Cat unveils Next Generation compact wheel loaders

CAT has announced the launch of the Next Generation 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders, which build on the manufacturer's M-Series compact models. The new...

Dual view trucks ‘redefine’ safety on construction sites

WACKER Neuson has unveiled its new dual view trucks, which the manufacturer claims set new safety standards The trucks, offering six to ten tonnes of payload,...
Develon electric excavator

Develon expands electric excavator portfolio

DEVELON is expanding its portfolio of electric excavators to help customers transition from diesel to zero-emission machines. The manufacturer said the expansion recognises the 'urgency...

Hitachi launches largest Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator to date

HITACHI has taken the wraps off the largest model in its new Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range. The ZX220W-7 Stage V-compliant machine boasts a 'unique and...

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...
DX15 generator engine

HD Hyundai Infracore adds to electronic generator engine portfolio

HD Hyundai Infracore has launched its new DX15 generator engine, the fifth model in the company’s  DX Series. Built on a 15.1-litre V-type eight-cylinder configuration,...

Bunton takes control with new range of machines

BRADFORD-based plant hire firm, R Bunton Ltd, recently became the Northern UK dealer for Turkish manufacturer, Hidromek. Hidromek offers a range of backhoe loaders, wheeled...

Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event

DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March. The DL-7 wheel loader,...

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...

It’s all material: new Doosan material handler launched

Doosan's 25-tonne DX250WMH-5 has been designed specifically for a range of material sorting and handling applications, including those in the scrap metal and other solid waste and recycling industries.

Intelligent system looks to lift safety to new heights

GKD Technologies has launched the Series 2HS intelligent height and slew restrictor, specifically designed for the construction industry. The firm highlighted that the Health and...

Customised cranes fly high on Crossing project

BRIMMOND Group supplied three customised Effer compact cranes with bespoke hydraulic power units for the top of each of the new Queensferry Crossing’s three...
RogueX2 concept

Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept

BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...

JCB shows off Stage V reduced swing X-Series digger

JCB has unveiled the first Stage V reduced swing model in the firm's X-Series crawler excavator portfolio. The 245XR will take its place in the...

Case unveils new material handling crawler excavator

THERE'S a new addition to the Case D Series range of crawler excavators - the CX290D, which the firm says has been specifically designed for...
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Komatsu creates ‘most versatile’ compact wheel loader in its class

KOMATSU Europe has revealed that it has equipped its latest compact wheel loader with multiple loader linkage options to increase versatility. In a move to...
CASE 421G

Case launches new 421G wheel loader

CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G. Boasting an...

New Hyundai wheel loader scoops top innovation award

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) is celebrating after winning the Samoter Technical Innovation Award in the ‘Medium Wheel Loaders’ category for its new HL960A...
Hyundai HX210L

Hyundai unveils new 22-tonne crawler excavator

HYUNDAI is introducing the HX210L excavator to its Next Generation line-up. The 22-tonne machine has been designed to complement the HX230 and tailored to appeal...

Volvo A30G for Tillicoultry Quarries

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has purchased the latest Volvo G series A30 articulated hauler for its Northfield Quarry located on the outskirts of Denny. The new 30 tonne...

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.