New Komatsu dozer a ‘powerful addition’ to any fleet

MARUBENI-Komatsu has announced the launch of the 112-tonnes D475A-8 crawler dozer, described by the manufacturer as boasting improved production levels and new features for...

‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out

TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R. One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...

Mecalac introduces hydraulic breaker range

MECALAC has launched its range of hydraulic breakers, with four options available: the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80. The MB30, MB40 and MB50 models are...

Sound pedigree: Volvos put to work at Fife quarry

Patersons purchases trio of new articulated haulers PATERSONS Quarries has snapped up three new Volvo articulated haulers thanks to positive experiences in the past and...

Kubota enjoys last laugh with historic milestone

When mini-excavators were first introduced to the British market in the 1970s, some scoffed at the concept. As Kubota celebrates its 50,000th excavator sale...

Eagle makes flying start to 2017

Eagle Plant Hire has started 2017 on a high, placing orders for 21 new Kubota mini-excavators from Young Plant Sales and 12 new rammers from Murray...
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Excavator plays key role in hydro project

A new Doosan DX140LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant excavator purchased by Scottish contractor, D A MacDonald Contractors Ltd., is playing a key role in the...

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...
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Komatsu launches Power Agnostic 930E haul truck

AT MINExpo, Komatsu unveiled its new Power Agnostic 930E haul truck. Built on the manufacturer's modular power-agnostic platform, Komatsu said this new generation truck allows...

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...

Atlas Copco introduces new pump technology to portfolio

ATLAS Copco Power and Flow has launched a new technology platform for its WEDA D70 electric submersible dewatering pumps described as enabling construction and...

Updated scalper aims to boost productivity

SANDVIK has launched its new QE342 heavy duty scalper, which is an upgrade of the manufacturer’s best-selling QE341 machine. The firm explained that the model’s...

Outriggers confirms raft of new products

OUTRIGGERPADS has announced it is expanding its range of spreader plates for cranes, powered access and mobile plant. Designed for the heavier end of the...

Volvo targets rigid hauler sector with Motherwell-built range

VOLVO Construction Equipment is to enter the rigid hauler market with its own four-model range of machines, manufactured in Motherwell. As a result, the manufacturer...

Material matters: Doosan introduces 23-tonner

DOOSAN has added to its material handler range with the launch of the 23-tonne DX230WMH-5. The machine joins the recently introduced DX250WMH-5 25-tonne model and is...

Cat upgrade package for wheel loaders unveiled

CATERPILLAR has announced the 2019 product upgrade package for its Cat M series medium wheel loaders, which features a host of technology advances, including...
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Hyundai unveils new 30-tonne crawler excavator

HYUNDAI is expanding its Next Generation crawler excavator range with a new 30-tonne offering. The HX300L, like the larger HX360L and HX400L models, is powered...

Kobelco confirms double mini-excavator launch

KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 mini- excavators. The models replace the SK30SR-6E and SK35SR-6E machines and are said...

Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator. Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...

Develon unveils updated electric-powered mini

DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator. The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger...
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Aberdeen contractors snap up 52 tonne excavator

ABERDEEN-based David Smith Contractors Ltd has purchased a new Doosan DX530LC-3 52 tonne crawler excavator from Balgownie Ltd, based at Inverurie. The Stage IIIB compliant...

AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators

BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market. The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...

A perfect match

MARUBENI-Komatsu has announced the launch of a new range of backhoe loaders, beginning with the WB93R-8. A second backhoe will be introduced in the coming...

Latest Doosan ADT takes centre Stage V

Doosan's 28-tonne payload DA30 Stage V compliant articulated dump is a replacement for previous DA30-5 Stage IV model.

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.

New units pave the way for road success

A road planing business has become the first in the UK to utilise the new Cat PM620 cold planers. DP Cold Planing has taken delivery of...

Kobelco introduces new demolition model to European market

KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next-generation SK550DLC-11 demolition machine in Europe. The model is a replacement for the SK550DLC-10, which debuted in 2018....

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...

Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers. The product is...

Yanmar unveils updated mini-excavator models

YANMAR Compact Equipment has launched a new generation of its ViO17 and ViO25 mini-excavators. The ViO17-1E and ViO25-6B are described as 'upgraded for improved operator...