Prestigious machines boost SCG offering

MUCH has changed at SCG Supplies since the crushing and screening spares supplier exhibited at ScotPlant two years ago. Firstly, the company has passed its...

GAP steps up green plans with fresh investment

GAP Hire Solutions has chosen to add to its fleet of site lighting towers, investing in a further 200 X-ECO LED sets from Trime...

New Liebherr release helps tilt the balance

LIEBHERR has introduced a new tilt unit which extends the swing angle of various attachments.  The manufacturer said fixed attachments can reach swing angles of...
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Fuel savings justify costly Cat

WEST of Scotland based William Thompson & Son will be the first in the UK to deploy the Cat 336EL hybrid excavator, which will...

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...
Engcon tiltrotators with new naming strategy

New engcon series is easy as 1-2-3

ENGCON has announced the launch of the 1-2-3 Series – described as a new product classification designed to make it easier for customers to...

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...
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Bobcat launches new V-Drive telehandler models

BOBCAT has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new models. The large high flow TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive, and TL43.80HF V-Drive all utilise...

Reduced emissions for V80 compact loader

Yanmar's V80 compact wheel loader has been described by the manufacturer as ‘easy to handle’ even in challenging conditions.

Mecalac expands compact loader offering with new range

MECALAC has launched a new range of compact loaders to satisfy demand for small, multi-purpose solutions. The new range comprises six models from 1.74t to...

JCB updates 3CX backhoe loader

JCB has announced the launch of a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine. Features include a revised Command Plus cab;...

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...

A loading shovel fit for a King

A new Volvo L150H loading shovel is carrying out yard duties around Hullerhill sand and gravel quarry in Kilwinning, Ayrshire Hugh King & Co purchased...
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A whole new level

Dan Gilkes gives his verdict on the latest additions to the JCB X Series excavator line-up JCB has taken a major step forward with the launch...

Komatsu adds to MR-5 range of mini-excavators

THE new Komatsu PC24MR‐5 mini-excavator has been added to the manufacturer's MR‐5 range. Described as being 'powerful and versatile', and boasting the latest EU Stage...
New SANY cab for larger excavators

SANY shows off next generation cab for larger excavators

SANY UK has unveiled its next generation operator cab for larger excavators, which the manufacturer said is designed to enhance comfort, safety, and productivity. The...

Double wheeled excavator launch for Doosan

DOOSAN has announced the launch of two new Stage V wheeled excavators in the form of the DX140W-7 and DX160W-7 models. The manufacturer said the...

JCB launches first full electric wheeled loader

JCB is launching the company's first full electric wheeled loader. The 403E is said to boast the largest standard battery pack in its class, with...
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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)...
Develon DX10Z-7 mini-excavator

Develon unveils new one-tonne mini-excavator

DEVELON has announced the launch of the new one-tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator. The DX10Z-7 replaces the DX10Z and offers a width of only 730mm...

Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma

STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...

Bobcat unveils new light compaction products

BOBCAT has announced the launch of the firm's new light compaction product line, in collaboration with the Ammann Group. The Bobcat light compaction range comprises seven...

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 -...

Equipment sales rise slightly in Q3

SALES of construction equipment in the UK rose by 1% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017, according...

‘Excellence, efficiency, economy’: CASE launches E-Series excavators

CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled its new E-Series crawler excavator range, featuring seven models from 13-30 tonnes. The CX130E, CX160E, CX180E, CX210E, CX240E, CX250E, CX300E...

‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap

ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence. "It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...

“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...

At your service: JCC to showcase latest Engcon products

ENGCON-dealer JCC Group will be debuting a brand new fully equipped service vehicle at ScotPlant, complete with a 100-tonne track press machine. The Thornhill-based firm...
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Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire celebrate operator training milestone

A partnership between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire has resulted in 1,000 students being trained so far at the Operator Skills Hub. Established in...

PSS adds all terrain vehicles for harshest conditions

PSS Hire has added a new range of all terrain vehicles to its fleet offering in a bid to help utilities firms or their contractors complete...