Volvo wheel loader

Volvo CE launches new generation of wheel loaders

VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled its new generation wheel loaders. The manufacturer is introducing the first wave, comprising five revamped models: the L150, L180, L200...

Lyon’s new den

A huge €250 million football stadium is taking shape in Lyon, France, thanks to eleven Potain tower cranes that surround the 56,000 m2 job site. The cranes...
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Atlas Copco adds to Energy Storage Systems range

ATLAS Copco is expanding its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) canopy range with the launch of the new ZBP 120-120 and ZBP 150-150 models. The system,...
JCB 490 wheel loader

JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026

JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week. The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...

Homework pays off for Lemac

SINCE the firm was formed over 25 years ago through one of the founding directors, Noel McCann, the "Bucket Man", Lemac Engineering UK has...

Legacy of innovation: latest Bobcat telehandlers unveiled

Bobcat has expanded its telehandler range with the addition of the 8m TL43.80HF and 7m TL30.70 models.

Takeuchi goes back to the future with 7-tonner

TAKEUCHI has tipped its new 7-tonne TB370 to be a big hit with plant firms and contractors. The manufacturer highlighted the popularity of the firm’s...

“Modest” growth in construction equipment sales revealed

SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment showed a "modest" growth of 2% in 2018, new figures have revealed. Prior to an 8% fall in sales...

A towering triumph: Comansa unveils new 21CM750

COMANSA has introduced the new 21CM750 flat top crane, the largest model to be manufactured at its plant in Hangzhou, China. Available in two versions...
Finlay C-1550+ tracked cone crusher

New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity

MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher. Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...
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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,...

Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series

DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range. The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
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Ulster rollers deal

A global road construction equipment manufacturer has appointed WAC McCandless as sole Northern Irish distributor for road construction equipment. The Northern Irish company, which...
Kubota KX060

Kubota launches three new five-tonne models

KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators. The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback. The manufacturer revealed...

New Cat loaders aim to simplify machine operation

CATERPILLAR has announced that its next generation of 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders boast a range of features designed to boost productivity by...

New telehandler range gives Bobcat customers a lift

BOBCAT has unveiled a new range of rigid frame telehandlers for the construction and rental sectors with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1...

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...
SANY SY80U

SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator

SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator. Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...

First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off the production line

BOBCAT has confirmed the company's first new L85 compact wheel loader is now in full production. The machine, which is being produced at Bobcat's plant in...

SANY electric mini a ‘game-changer’ for UK market

FOLLOWING its debut to the UK market at the recent Executive Hire Show, SANY UK has announced the launch of its new SY19E electric...

Next generation Cat loaders aim to enhance operator efficiency

CAT has announced that the new 950 and 962 next generation wheel loaders boast technologies that 'boost efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors, and...
Nixon JCB telehandler order

Nixon places top JCB order

NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million. The equipment rental...

Hitachi unveils smallest wheeled excavator to date

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched its smallest wheeled excavator to date as demand grows for equipment capable of working in narrow spaces or...

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...

Doosan confirms double mini-excavator launch

DOOSAN has unveiled two new Stage V-compliant mini-excavators. The 2.8-tonne DX27Z-7 and 3.9-tonne DX35Z-7 are said to provide a larger working range than the previous...

Sunward adds ‘game-changing’ 15-tonne wheeled excavator to portfolio

A 'game-changing' 15-tonne wheeled excavator is being launched by Sunward Europe at the MATEXPO exhibition in Belgium this week. Fresh off the company's IF Design...

Mecalac announces ‘major evolutions’ to site dumper range

MECALAC has announced a series of 'major evolutions' to its site dumper portfolio. The manufacturer revealed the move follows the success of its MDX range...

New JCB excavators poised for Plantworx debut

JCB has announced that Plantworx 2019 will mark the first public appearance of the firm's new 13-16-tonne X Series excavators. Joining the 210X and 220X...

Natural Evolution: CASE updates compact wheel loader portfolio

CASE has announced an update of its compact wheel loader line, with the launch of four F-Series Evolution models. The 21F, 121F, 221F and 321F...

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...