Glut of new JCB models geared up for Scottish debuts
A series of brand new JCB models will make their first appearances in Scotland at ScotPlant 2016.
As part of an extensive line-up of 25...
Develon unveils new electric mini-excavator
DEVELON has launched the new DX23E-7 electric-powered mini-excavator with enclosed cab.
As standard, the manufacturer said the model offers the largest battery capacity of 32...
Kubota unveils ‘market leading’ midi excavator
KUBOTA has announced the launch of its KX080-4a2 midi excavator. Described by the manufacturer as being capable of the 'same reliable performance as previous models',...
Sandvik puts in a shift
AN Indian quarry operator is using a Sandvik BA2424 hydraulic breaker to increase basalt production at its facility in Gujarat.
Amrut Quarry, a pioneering quarry...
North East contractors fly the Banner for Powerscreen
NORTH East-based contract crushing and screening specialists Banner Contracts have taken delivery of a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher and six Powerscreen Chieftain 2100...
JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
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...
Brokk breaks into the market
BROKK has launched its own series of hydraulic breakers, featuring eight different models matched with the firm’s range of demolition robots.
The new Brokk Hydraulic...
Break from tradition: patented IPS system launched on Epiroc breakers
EPIROC has announced a “world first” patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which the firm said will improve hydraulic breaker performance.
All of the company’s heavy...
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...
Rising to the test
ENGCON’s new EC233 series tiltrotator has gone into full production following extensive testing in both laboratory and “real life” situations.
Boasting a break torque of...
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...
Hinowa cleans up with boom updates
HINOWA has confirmed upgrades of two of the firm’s tracked booms in an effort to improve productivity for cleaning and maintenance contractors.
A water supply...
Caterpillar unveils latest additions and updates to machine line-up
CATERPILLAR has introduced its new Cat 336 hydraulic excavator, described as delivering strong digging forces and swing torque to boost production in even the...
JCB updates popular machines with Stage V engines
JCB has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V-compliant engine.
The manufacturer revealed the machine delivers 'improved operator comfort and...
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off the production line
BOBCAT has confirmed the company's first new L85 compact wheel loader is now in full production.
The machine, which is being produced at Bobcat's plant in...
Online equipment marketplace aims to provide X factor
X Machines, a global community for buyers and sellers of heavy plant equipment, has officially launched its online marketplace.
The e-platform aims to connect buyers...
Mabey Hire adds to lightweight shoring range
MABEY Hire has announced an expansion of its lightweight shoring range, offering utility companies and contractors a 'complete, comprehensive range' of temporary support equipment...
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...
Double excavator launch for Hitachi
HITACHI has unveiled two new excavators at Intermat in Paris.
The manufacturer described its new ZX135US-6 sliding arm excavator as being "ideal" for deep excavation...
Caterpillar introduces next generation D8 dozer
CATERPILLAR is launching the new D8 dozer with next generation technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results.
The design aims to make it...
Doosan unveils manufacturer’s first ‘smart’ excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of the company's first 'smart' excavator.
The DX225LC-7X boasts full electric hydraulic (FEH) technology, integrated 2D machine guidance, semi-automatic 2D...
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...
Bunton takes control with new range of machines
BRADFORD-based plant hire firm, R Bunton Ltd, recently became the Northern UK dealer for Turkish manufacturer, Hidromek.
Hidromek offers a range of backhoe loaders, wheeled...
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...
Komatsu launches new operator cab for crawler excavators
KOMATSU has launched a new operator cab for crawler excavators, driven by customer feedback.
The manufacturer explained the upgrade reflects a 'clear understanding' that operator...
Hitachi debuts Stage V wheel loader
HITACHI has announced the launch of its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.
The ZW220-7 has been described as boasting 'industry-leading safety features' and 'unrivalled comfort'...
Cat expands mining fleet with two new trucks
CATERPILLAR has expanded its mining truck offering with the introduction of two new ultra-class trucks – the 798 AC and the 796 AC.
The new...
Articulator 5000 joins Groundforce offering
AN excavator-mounted articulator said to be capable of handling larger and heavier loads than anything else on the hire market has been added to...
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...
