Tree cutting in the UK
THE new Tree-Lopper range from Exac-One is designed to fit excavators from 1.5 to 14 tonnes, skid steer loaders, telehanders and tractor loaders.
The...
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...
Cat makes electrifying start to bauma 2019
CATERPILLAR is showcasing its widest ever range of equipment, technology and services at this week's bauma exhibition in Munich.
In total, the manufacturer is displaying...
Excavator add-ons
DOOSAN has extended its range of attachments for excavators with a new line of heavy duty buckets and quick couplers manufactured in Europe.
Available...
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
“You definitely get what you pay for”
AN Aberdeenshire groundworks firm has paid tribute to the quality of Takeuchi excavators, which have helped the firm carry out a number of challenging...
Max-imum impact: trio of new Scots Powerscreen users
THREE Scottish customers have recently chosen Powerscreen for the first time after splashing out on a 1000 Maxtrak machine.
Grange Quarry, Barrachander Quarry and Miller...
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...
New small articulated loaders ‘pack a serious punch’
BOBCAT has introduced the new L23 and L28 small articulated loaders (SALs).
Designed and built at the manufacturer's North American facilities, the new SALs are described as offering...
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...
New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology
HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...
A steer in the right direction
A choice of over 50 different product families of approved attachments are available on Bobcat’s new versions of its M-Series S450, S510 and S530 skid-steer...
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...
Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance
THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector.
The...
Mobile crane purchase is a Plus point for Falkirk firm
A Falkirk-based family business has been singing the praises of Liebherr cranes after purchasing its third machine from the manufacturer.
Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire...
Hyundai unveils new A-series wheel loader
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has launched the HL975A CVT wheel loader, the manufacturer's first one that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission and...
‘New generation’ pile cutter enters the market
MR Cropper has launched a new generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is described as being 'safer and up to five times faster' than...
Manufacturer unveils line-up for Executive Hire Show 2018
JCB has announced that some of the first site dumpers to roll off the new production line at the manufacturer's Staffordshire HQ will be on...
Komatsu and Safety Shield Global team up on human detection system technology
KOMATSU has confirmed the launch of a factory-fit human detection system as an option on selected UK-built crawler excavators.
The manufacturer said the system has...
Wacker Neuson starts skid steer loader production in the US
THE Wacker Neuson Group is building a production line for skid steer and compact track loaders at its US facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The...
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....
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...
JCB launches electric site dumper
JCB has unveiled its first electric site dumper with the one tonne high-tip model powered by lithium-ion battery technology.
Described as being designed to work...
Atlas Copco launches two-tool compressor
ATLAS Copco has revealed that its new XAS 58 air compressor helps operators benefit from the powering of two hand tools from a single...
“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...
EVO generation machines hit marketplace
Bobcat has launched the new EVO generation of Stage IIIB/Tier 4 interim rotary telescopic handlers, which the firm says is providing a step forward...
Advance deal is top for Kat
KATTRAK has sold two new 10 tonne track dumpers to Advance Construction.
The Bergmann 4010 machines will replace their current dumpers and are due to...
Piletec adds two new piling hammers to hire fleet
PILETEC has launched two new piling attachments designed to save civils contractors time and money.
The new hire products are an ICE side-grip hammer by...
Liebherr debuts latest mid-size wheel loader range
LIEBHERR has announced the debut of its latest mid-range wheel loaders, described as offering more power, redesigned cabs and, for the first time on...
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...
