Liebherr in double electric excavator launch

LIEBHERR has announced the launch of two new electric crawler excavators. The R 976-E and the R 980 SME-E replace the ER 974 B for...

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...
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Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...

Terex adds two new site dumpers to fleet

TEREX Construction has announced new model additions to its portfolio of heavy-duty site dumpers. The TA9S and TA9SP both feature nine tonne payloads and swivel skip...
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Anatomy of a quality steel

One breaker steel looks much like another, so it can be difficult to make sensible judgements about quality. Linlithgow-based Rock Force shared some of...

£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition

Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million. The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...

Kubota shows off electric prototype mini digger

KUBOTA has announced the unveiling of an electric prototype mini excavator. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the manufacturer said the machine is designed to operate using...

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...

Case launches two additions to G-Series range of wheel loaders

CASE has extended its G-Series Waste Handler wheel loader range, unveiling two new models at Intermat 2018 in Paris. The range now includes four models...

Bobcat gears up to showcase new products at Hillhead 2024

BOBCAT will be showing a number of new products at Hillhead 2024 including the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, T86 compact track loader, and S650...
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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...

Bobcat unveils two-tonne electric mini-excavator

BOBCAT has officially launched a new two-tonne mini-excavator at bauma 2022. The E19e – an electric version of Bobcat’s E19 internal-combustion (IC) model – offers...

Landmark deal paves way for success

THE Scottish arm of Breedon Aggregates has completed a landmark deal for 29 machines - the largest acquisition of Cat rollers in Europe and the...

Rototilt launches new generation of tool attachment frames

ROTOTILT is launching a new generation of tool attachment frames described as offering greater flexibility. The launch will include 41 new variations in both the...
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CASE unveils new D-series graders

CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is building on the success of its motor grader heritage, with the launch of the new D-series: 836D...
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Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet

XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date. Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...

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...
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Bell enjoys strongest month in years

BELL Equipment UK has reported that a strong Hillhead has contributed to the company enjoying its most successful month for several years. The company confirmed that...

Bobcat introduces new range of mowers to the European market

BOBCAT has launched the first four models in the company’s new range of Mowers for the European market. The machines form part of the Ground...

Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet

A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects. Kilmarnock based...
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New safety guidance on telehandlers published

THE CPA has published additional guidance to help reduce the risks when working with telehandlers. The new guidance on suspended loads on the ‘Safe Use of...
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Titanic breaker flattens bridge

RENTAL firm Sandhurst’s breakers include Atlas Copco’s titanic HB5800, a 5.8 tonne monster suitable for excavators in the 58-100 tonne class. It is used...

IronPlanet offers access to surplus U.S. military equipment

AN online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment and trucks is giving its customers the chance to bid on surplus military machines from the...

Liebherr in the mix for 50 years

LIEBHERR is celebrating 50 years of producing truck mixers for concrete transport. The fifth generation of truck mixer is now in production, with the manufacturer...

Miller UK teams up with Malcolm on Scottish jobs

DRAINAGE works carried out for schools and hospitals across Scotland have benefited from Miller UK equipment. The works have been completed by Malcolm Construction, with...

Develon in double mini-excavator launch

DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models. Both machines are powered by the...

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...

Red letter day for Yanmar on major anniversary

YANMAR has introduced a special edition red livery for its SV60 mini-excavator to mark a major milestone. The manufacturer's first ever mini-excavator was launched 50...

Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership

Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec

Morris Site Machinery poised to light up ScotPlant

LIGHT and power supplier Morris Site Machinery is looking to brighten up this year's ScotPlant after launching six new products in just six months. Thr...