Caterpillar graders

New Cat grading beams aim to deliver ‘dynamic and efficient’ outcomes

CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of new grading beams for the manufacturer's tiltrotators. Designed to allow contractors to take on 'dynamic and efficient' grading and...

Doosan extends wheel loader range with double launch

DOOSAN has launched the new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, following on from the introduction of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020. Like the...
PC-400 pile cropper

National Pile Croppers unveils new PC 400 solution

NATIONAL Pile Croppers has unveiled a new hydraulic pile cropper designed to crop piles from 300-400mm. The Pre-Cast 400 (PC 400) is intended to crop...

SANY hails ‘incredible platform’ to showcase new machines set for UK market in 2023

SANY has hailed the success of bauma 2022 after the event provided a platform for the business to unveil a number of new products...

23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator set for UK public debut

SMT will use Hillhead 2024 to launch the new 23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator to the UK market. The model is Volvo CE’s first fully...

Mulch ado about something

CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new D3K2 mulcher, which the firm says combines the "solid foundation" of the D3K2 dozer with the "ruggedly designed" HM518...

New excavators set to Advance firm’s prospects

SCOTTISH Civil Engineering firm, Advance Construction, has invested in 20 new Cat 312E Excavators following growing demand in the Construction Sector. The new fleet will support...

New compact digger combines industry ‘best practices’ in one product

VOLVO has launched its new F generation ECR58 compact excavator, with the manufacturer explaining the aim of the 6-tonne machine was to combine all...
Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control

LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...

As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business

TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing...
JCB tracked excavator

JCB to debut largest X Series machine to date

JCB has announced plans to debut the new 520X crawler excavator at Hillhead 2026. The 50-tonne class model is the largest and most powerful X...

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...

Bobcat reveals upgrades to compact wheel loader portfolio

BOBCAT has confirmed it has upgraded its compact wheel loader offering. In 2021, the manufacturer launched its first compact wheel loader - the L85. In...

Bobcat debuts Super Compact telehandler and company’s ‘most powerful’ compact loaders

BOBCAT has added to its next generation R-Series range with the launch of the new Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler and S86 and T86 compact loaders. As the...

Triple focus for Worsley Plant

WORSLEY Plant will be back in their usual spot at ScotPlant 2018 with the firm's range of hydraulic attachments including crushing and screening buckets...

Making Trax: new site tipped to boost machinery turnover

FORMER Blue Machinery (Scotland) general manager Allan Kane is launching a new online global marketplace for new and used machinery. TraxTrader has already generated interest...

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...

A fine Case for the first European Stage V model

The first Case excavator sold in Europe with the new Stage V engine has gone to Civil & Construction Solutions.
Mecalac 12-Series

Mecalac unveils three new versions of ‘iconic’ machine

THE Mecalac Group is releasing a new range of wheel excavator loaders. The 12-Series comprises the 12MSX, 12MTX and 12MRX models. Conceived, designed and manufactured...
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...

Hodge plans to “transform” Magni brand in Scotland

HODGE Plant has been appointed exclusive dealer in Scotland for telehandler giant Magni UK. Hamilton-based Hodge will promote the Magni brand north of the border...
ZQUIP and Leica prototype

ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment

ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...

Volvo CE announces ‘best ever’ annual results

VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its “best set of annual financial results ever” with a full-year net sales increase of 27%. The results...

‘Unprecedented’ participation in online plant auctions during lockdown

RITCHIE Bros. has revealed that Internet bidding for heavy plant equipment has increased during the Covid-19 period. The firm is currently holding all of its...

Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma

DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...

Jarvie looks on the bright side with new investment

JARVIE Plant Group is all set for winter after making a significant investment in tower light technology. The Grangemouth-based hire specialist has snapped up 40 new VB-9 Eco Tower’s...
SANY electric telehandler

SANY introduces new electric telehandler

SANY is expanding its telehandler portfolio with a new a six-metre fully electric model. The STH625e electric machine joins a line-up that already includes seven,...

Kobelco enhances mini-excavator offering with new and updated models

KOBELCO has enhanced its mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new SK26SR-7 and updated SK28SR-7 models. Both machines follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept,...

UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...

Volvo unveils trio of new electric machines

VOLVO is adding three new electric compact machines to the market: the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric. The new models are available to...