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...

Volvo back in the fold at A W Jenkinson

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products has rekindled a long standing association with Volvo construction equipment products by placing an order for ten Volvo loading shovels. Half...

CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader

AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Boasting...

No two buckets are the same

HARDOX Wearparts Centre (Stirling) launched four new buckets at ScotPlant earlier this year - and haven’t sold two the same yet! "Flexibility is the key...
Takeuchi TB320 mini-excavator

New two-tonne Takeuchi offers ‘greater power and productivity’

THE latest addition to Takeuchi's 3-Series range - the two-tonne TB320 mini-excavator - made its first UK appearance at the recent Hillhead exhibition. The model...
Bobcat compact wheel loaders

Bobcat to showcase new and updated compact wheel loaders

BOBCAT is presenting the new L100 and updated L85 compact wheel loaders for the first time at GaLaBau in Nuremberg, Germany this week. Both models...

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...
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Dumbarton firm buys first Cat 972M XE

SCOTTISH quarrying expert, William Thompson & Son are the first UK firm to invest in the new Cat 972M XE Wheel Loader. The recent purchase will...

Yanmar unveils next generation V120 wheel loader

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the introduction of the next generation of its V120 wheel loader. The machine is described as being 'ideally suited'...
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A-Plant in £15million access investment

A-PLANT has announced a £15 million expansion of its fleet of powered and low level access machines. The hirer has placed significant orders with six...

Generating much excitement

Meeting the EU Stage IIIA engine emission regulations for generators, the new G40-IIIA (40 kVA prime power) and G60-IIIA (60 kVA prime power) generators...
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Range extension targets efficiency

DOOSAN Infracore Construction Equipment has added two new models to the company’s range of hydraulic breakers for use on Doosan wheeled and crawler excavators...

Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype

YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype. The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...

First port of call for new Bobcat

CLYDEBANK Port Services Ltd has taken delivery of a new Bobcat S550 skid-steer loader with sweeper and bucket attachments for ship trimming work. The machine, which is being...

Bobcat says new attachment paves way for smooth finishes

BOBCAT has introduced a new soil and asphalt spreader attachment, designed for tasks including creating pavements, widening roads and covering trenches. The model has been...

Customised cranes fly high on Crossing project

BRIMMOND Group supplied three customised Effer compact cranes with bespoke hydraulic power units for the top of each of the new Queensferry Crossing’s three...

Mecalac acquires Pichon compact wheel loader range

MECALAC is poised to take over production of a brand of compact wheel loaders currently made by fellow French firm Pichon. From January 1 2019,...

ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator

SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator. Taking pride of place on the Young...

Compact Volvo just the ticket for Freuchie fleet

WALLACE Roofing and Building Contractors of Freuchie near Glenrothes, has added another new Volvo compact excavator to its existing fleet of a Volvo BL71...

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...

Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment

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...
Kubota U145 crawler excavator

Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx

KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month. The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...
TXS 350 Starscreen on construction site

Terex Ecotec expands screening portfolio

TEREX Ecotec has added to its screening portfolio with the launch of the new TXS 350 Starscreen. The manufacturer said the three-fraction machine has been...
Wacker Neuson mini-excavator

Wacker Neuson launches new electric excavator

WACKER Neuson has revealed details of its latest product innovations, including the new zero-emissions EZ10e excavator. Featuring a 1.2-tonne operating weight, the model is said...

LOC Hire line-up to ‘contain’ standout kit

LOC Hire will be using this year's ScotPlant to officially launch its new branding and celebrate the firm's new partnership with CONTAINEX. The Bonnybridge-based business...
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...

Huge crush: SCG Supplies lands Tesab dealership

SCG Supplies has secured a deal to become Scottish distributors for Northern Ireland-based crushing specialist Tesab. The firm, which recently relocated from a Hamilton business...

Yanmar launches next generation tracked carrier

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has added the C50R-5A tracked carrier to its portfolio. The next generation machine is said to feature a 'unique' undercarriage that excels...
Liebherr 620 HC-L

Liebherr extends luffing jib crane range

LIEBHERR has announced an expansion of its latest generation of luffing jib cranes to the 600-metre tonne segment. The new 620 HC-L 18/36 has been...