Kubota launches trio of new machines

KUBOTA has unveiled three new machines in the form of the 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator and the RT210-2e and RT220-2e next generation electric compact wheel...

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...

First trommel launch marks ‘significant milestone’ for EvoQuip

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched its first ever trommel. The Osprey 616 compact recycling trommel expands the firm's portfolio to provide customers...
LiuGong 975F

Magnificent seven: new models boost LiuGong’s aim to ‘change the game’

LiuGong launched no fewer than seven new machines at Hillhead 2024. The line-up included the debut of the 975F excavator, which joins the F-Series portfolio....

JCB unveils solution to tackle pothole ‘scourge’

JCB has unveiled a new machine designed to tackle the 'scourge' of potholes on UK roads. The PotholePro is described by the manufacturer as being...

Kubota shows off electric prototype mini digger

KUBOTA has announced the unveiling of an electric prototype mini excavator. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the manufacturer said the machine is designed to operate using...

Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
SANY micro-excavator

SANY UK introduces first micro-excavator

SANY UK has announced the launch of the SY10U, a one-tonne class micro-excavator suited to confined and urban environments. Built to meet growing demand for...

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...

Hyundai to prepare excavators for Engcon tiltrotators

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe and Engcon have announced a collaboration which will see Hyundai prepare their excavators to be 'easily equipped' with an Engcon tiltrotator. The...

Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet

A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects. Kilmarnock based...
New Komatsu loaders for bauma

Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders

KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025. The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...

Mecalac unveils new series of machines for the rail sector

MECALAC is introducing a new range of products for the rail sector. The MRail-Series comprises of four models: two rail-road excavators on tracks, the 106MRail...

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...

Mecalac confirms UK roll-out of group’s excavator range

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced the national roll-out of its excavator portfolio. Seven representatives from the firm's UK dealer network will be responsible for...

Hydrema confirms significant upgrades to wheeled excavator range

HYDREMA has announced 'extensive upgrades' to its MX G series of wheeled excavators, designed to increase power and torque. The upgrades apply to the entire...
engcon EC204 tiltrotator

‘New and improved’ tiltrotator unveiled by engcon

ENGCON has unveiled a 'new and improved' version of its EC204 tiltrotator for excavators in the 2-4t weight class. The updated model features the manufacturer's...

Innovation is “part of JCB’s DNA”

Project Plant editor Gary Moug recently visited a JCB factory in Uttoxeter to see the manufacturer's latest excavator developments. Afterwards, he spoke to Nick...

New Volvo compact excavators introduced

SMT GB is bringing to market two new Volvo compact excavators in the form of the 3.5t EC37 and 4t ECR40. The models replace the...

New features boost Doosan fuel efficiency

DOOSAN has introduced a new super long reach version of its DX225LC-5 crawler excavator. Featuring 8.5m boom and 6.2m arm components, the DX225SLR-5 model has been...

Breaker maintenance – say farewell to bad habits

Ralf Majchrzak, spokesperson for hydraulic attachments, Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment, explains how to get maximum longevity from a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker. METICULOUS maintenance of a...

Rental specialist snaps up 181 micro scissor lifts

CRAMO Group, a division of Boels Rental, has taken delivery of 181 Genie GS-1932m micro scissor lifts. The move is designed to meet demand for...
Develon ADT cab

Develon launches updated cabs for ADT range

DEVELON has introduced an updated cab for its articulated dump truck (ADT) range. The manufacturer said the new cab reflects the company's belief that operator...
bobcat

Pontchâteau plant produces 20,000th Bobcat telehandler

THE Pontchâteau plant in Loire Atlantique in France has just manufactured its 20,000th Bobcat telehandler. The plant produces all the Bobcat telehandlers for the world market,...

Atlas Copco to showcase latest technologies at Bauma 2019

ATLAS Copco has revealed it will showcase new sustainable portable air, power and flow equipment at Bauma 2019 in Munich. The manufacturer said the new...

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...

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,...
Tracked conveyor

ProStack unveils new conveyor range for smaller operations

BULK material handling solutions specialist ProStack has launched a new range of tracked conveyors designed for SME operations. The new models offer a shorter...
Magni platform

Latest innovations give Magni huge lift

MAGNI unveiled its latest telehandler innovations at bauma 2025, including the new mid-range TH 3,5.7 and TH 3,5.9 models, capable of lifting up to...

Merlo poised to debut new dumper range

MERLO UK is adding the new DM dumper range to its portfolio, described as re-opening a 'nostalgic era'. Merlo Group first introduced a DM...