30-tonne crawler has “tremendous impact” at Caithness quarry
A Caithness firm has snapped up a Doosan DX300LC-5 30 tonne crawler excavator for use at the company's stone quarry at Barrock near Thurso.
Gordon Robertson...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
Bobcat launches new Machine IQ telematics system
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the company’s new Machine IQ telematics system, which the manufacturer revealed connects customers to information about their machine ...
Working around historic buildings in Italy
AN Umbrian contractor has purchased a new Hitachi Zaxis-5 mini excavator to work on a prestigious utilities project in Perugia. BTF (Benedetti, Torricelli, Fuccelli)...
New machine control solution launched for compact excavators
LEICA Geosystems has unveiled the new Leica iCON site excavator, described as a machine control solution that enables compact diggers to carry out designs...
All-electric compact track loader unveiled at technology event
DOOSAN Bobcat has introduced what it describes as the world's first all-electric compact track loader.
The Bobcat T7X was on display at CES 2022 -...
CASE expands compact loader portfolio
CASE Construction Equipment has added to its compact portfolio with new backhoe and electric mini track loaders.
The manufacturer is entering the European sub-80hp backhoe...
Bobcat introduces next evolution of compact loaders
BOBCAT has unveiled the next evolution of its compact loader line-up at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas.
Among the newly evolved R-Series loaders, the T86‑2...
National Pile Croppers unveils new PC 400 solution
NATIONAL Pile Croppers has unveiled a new hydraulic pile cropper designed to crop piles from 300-400mm.
The Pre-Cast 400 (PC 400) is intended to crop...
New Cat rotary cutters offer ‘high production’ for range of applications
CAT has announced that its new rotary cutters for excavators offer 'high production in hard material' for applications including trenching and demolition.
The products can...
Innovation “essential” in crowded compact market
JCB has added four new models to its new generation compact excavator range.
Featuring operating weights of 4.8-5.7 tonnes, the midis are available in conventional,...
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...
FLG expands offering with heavy lift kit
DEDICATED lifting and safety provider FLG Services has invested over £400,000 in a new range of heavy lift accessories to expand its equipment hire...
New energy storage systems help Atlas Copco keep the noise down
ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of lithium-ion energy storage systems that the firm said can be used as either a standalone solution...
New SANY models poised for UK debut
TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023.
The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...
Kobelco debuts new Short Radius excavator
KOBELCO has launched the SK380SRLC - the manufacturer's largest Short Radius (SR) excavator - into the 38-tonne segment.
Weighing in at over 36 tonnes, the machine...
Skipping a beat
MALCOLM Construction Services, a division of the Malcolm Group, services all areas of the construction industry.
Last year Harsh and Malcolm Construction introduced something new...
Transmission accomplished: upgraded ADTs offer greater fuel efficiency
TEREX Trucks’ TA300 articulated hauler has been updated with a new transmission, which has led to improvement in fuel efficiency, performance, productivity and operator...
Inverness firm joins Volvo family
CS Machinery Sales Ltd, the dedicated sales division of Inverness-based Campbell Plant Hire Ltd, has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer...
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...
New dump truck is HD quality
MARUBENI-Komatsu has introduced the new HD785-8 rigid dump truck, which has been built for quarry and mining applications.
The model is powered by an EU...
Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control
LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...
Kobelco relaunches mini excavator with new features
KOBELCO has relaunched its SK17SR-3E mini excavator with a number of new design features.
The machine's working environment has been upgraded with a Grammar-branded reclining...
Trio of new Kubota models wow Plantworx visitors
KUBOTA has launched three new models at Plantworx 2023.
The 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator was joined on the stand by two new additions to Kubota’s Smart...
Wacker Neuson launches new electric excavator
WACKER Neuson has revealed details of its latest product innovations, including the new zero-emissions EZ10e excavator.
Featuring a 1.2-tonne operating weight, the model is said...
Hyundai aiming high with launch of new A-Series wheeled excavators
HYUNDAI has launched a new range of A-Series wheeled excavators, boasting EU Stage V diesel engines.
The four machines, with operating weights of 14-23...
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...
Bell enjoys strongest month in years
BELL Equipment UK has reported that a strong Hillhead has contributed to the company enjoying its most successful month for several years.
The company confirmed that...
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...
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...
