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...
Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market.
The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...
Latest Kobelco models offer ‘new generation in excavator performance and design’
KOBELCO has added two new models to its excavator portfolio in the 50-tonne class.
The all-new SK500LC-11 and larger SK530LC-11 are described by the manufacturer...
Latest Cat wheel loader aims to deliver fuel savings
CATERPILLAR has announced that its new 988 GC wheel loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than...
Latest Hyundai excavator boasts EPIC features
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has launched the latest machine in its A-series range: the HX300AL 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer...
New CASE 20-tonne class excavator is the ‘Essential’ option
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the addition of a second 20-tonne class crawler excavator to its E-Series line- up.
The CX210E-S is the 'Essential' alternative...
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...
Groundbreaking developments in earthmoving technology
Earlier this year, when the Construction News Award for Commercial Innovation of the Year went to Miller UK, the company's hydraulic breaker was thrust...
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...
Electric model amongst new Kubota tracked dumpers
KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper portfolio with the launch of two new models.
The KC70VSL-4 e is an electric model, while the KC110SL-4...
5.5 tonner adds new dimension for Perth hirer
PERTH-based plant hire and contractor C D Mercer has added a 5.5 tonne Volvo EC55C to its fleet, having previously cross-hired the model and...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator in the firm's history.
The DX1000LC-7 is a Stage V-compliant, 100-tonne crawler digger, which Doosan said also has the highest...
Case unveils fully electric backhoe loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment has launched a fully electric backhoe loader.
The 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) concept, dubbed Project Zeus, is said by the manufacturer to...
Bobcat expands snow clearance solutions portfolio
BOBCAT has announced a wider choice of snow clearance solutions ahead of the winter season.
The Snow Solutions range combines an expanded number of carriers...
Size matters as Bell previews new B60E
Bell Equipment will be previewing the latest addition to their E-Series, the B60E, at Hillhead 2016.
The B60E is “a 4x4 with full articulation steering...
New Volvo material handler introduced
VOLVO CE has unveiled its new EW200E material handler at the same time as its bigger brother, the EW240E, is updated with a new,...
Mulholland Contracts makes landmark bulldozer purchase
MULHOLLAND Contracts has purchased its first ever bulldozer - a Komatsu D61PXi-24.
The West Calder-based business had previously been using a hired bulldozer, but with demand...
SANY on a roll with new innovations at bauma 2025
SANY has announced plans to showcase more than 35 machines, including several new product launches, at bauma 2025 in Munich next month.
Under the theme...
Rail move puts Kinshofer on the right track
THE Kinshofer NOX tiltrotator looks to be on the right track, having recently received ‘product approval’ status from Network Rail.
The seal of approval means...
Hitachi hopes to help customers get connected
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed its theme for bauma 2019 is 'Connect with Hitachi', highlighting how customers access a 'world of connectivity' when they...
Loader lights up site
A Liebherr L 586 XPower wheel loader has helped illuminate the Dowideit Recycling GmbH machine park in Wustermark, Germany - quite literally!
Develon adds new tunnelling excavator to special application portfolio
DEVELON has added a new tunnelling excavator to its portfolio of special application machines.
The DX235RTF-7 is based on the manufacturer's DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler...
A clean sweep for Siltbuster
WATER treatment specialist Siltbuster has created a new system to dispose of sweeper waste on construction sites.
The Sweeper Tip works by separating solid waste from...
ScotPlant gets set to turn Green
ONE of the most high profile ScotPlant 2018 debutants will be Molson Green, the material handling and processing specialists.
The firm announced it will be...
Cat in double Next Gen excavator launch
THE new Cat 317 and 317 GC 17t class Next Gen excavators have been launched.
The manufacturer said the machines boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies...
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...
Kubota’s ‘Gold-Digger’ set to benefit charity
Kubota UK has donated its special edition ‘Gold Digger’ to The Lighthouse Club charity, where it will be auctioned off.
The gold painted Kubota KX-71 mini...
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...
Finlay adds to jaw crusher portfolio with new J-1280
FINLAY has added the J-1280 jaw crusher to its tracked mobile crusher lineup.
Designed to bridge the gap between the J-1175 and the larger J-1480,...
Emissions possible
Is regulation misalignment hindering long-term equipment development?
Six months ago, Greater London construction sites dominated the national media agenda after introducing new regulations banning the...
