Quantum Connect control system

Steelwrist unveils next generation tiltrotator control system platform

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform. Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce...

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...

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...

Kubota launches trio of new machines

KUBOTA has unveiled three new machines in the form of the 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator and the RT210-2e and RT220-2e next generation electric compact wheel...

Doosan announces five new compact wheel loaders

FOLLOWING the signing of a supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has announced details of the new range of 3.5 to 5-tonne compact wheel...

Rental specialist snaps up 181 micro scissor lifts

CRAMO Group, a division of Boels Rental, has taken delivery of 181 Genie GS-1932m micro scissor lifts. The move is designed to meet demand for...

Develon launches 22.5-tonne demolition excavator

DEVELON has unveiled the new 22.5-tonne DX140RDM-7 demolition excavator. Like the three larger models from 31 to 61-tonnes, the machine offers multiple configurations to choose...

Tool firm purchases a trio of Volvos

Midlothian-based Basic Tool Hire Ltd purchased three Volvo EC18Ds this year, following an enquiry on Volvo Construction Equipment’s website. The enquiry was dealt with by...

Hitachi unveils new forestry excavator

HITACHI is launching the new ZX135USL-7 forestry excavator, designed for applications such as logging, log felling, loading and digging. Equipped with a 'robust' undercarriage, the...

Kubota confirms new electrically-controlled diesel engine

KUBOTA Business Unit Engine Europe (BUEE) has announced plans to strengthen its engine line up with the development of a new electronic controlled diesel...

Takeuchi adds new six tonne option to portfolio

TAKEUCHI has launched the new six tonne TB257FR, combining side-to-side (STS) offset boom with the near zero tail swing. The option joins the eight tonne...

Latest Volvo machines set for Alloa event

VOLVO are giving visitors the opportunity to test drive a range of machines at a special event in Alloa on March 24 and 25. Registered attendees to...

New Liebherr crawler promises higher productivity

LIEBHERR has started production on the new R 926 Compact crawler excavator, which features a Stage IV/Tier 4F emission-compliant engine and is described as...

L&W Wilson invest in new Maximus screener after demo day success

THE first UK sale of a new Maximus 516 Vibrating Scalper, supplied by Cumbrian-based dealer Taylor & Braithwaite, has been purchased by L&W Wilson (Endmoor)...

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...
engcon EC204 tiltrotator

‘New and improved’ tiltrotator unveiled by engcon

ENGCON has unveiled a 'new and improved' version of its EC204 tiltrotator for excavators in the 2-4t weight class. The updated model features the manufacturer's...

New buckets launched for Doosan wheel loaders

DOOSAN has unveiled a new range of general purpose performance buckets for the manufacturer's wheel loader range. The buckets are said to represent the first...
LiuGong LS1216HC

Green light: LiuGong to showcase access innovations at Vertikal Days

LiuGong has announced its return to Vertikal Days will be marked with the showcase of three aerial work platforms (AWPs). Two scissor lifts - the...

Komatsu 13t-class electric excavator set for 2024 debut

KOMATSU has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator destined for domestic and European markets early in 2024. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will feature a...
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...

Mecalac announces ‘major evolutions’ to site dumper range

MECALAC has announced a series of 'major evolutions' to its site dumper portfolio. The manufacturer revealed the move follows the success of its MDX range...
Engcon S70

Engcon launches ‘new, improved’ coupler for 20-30t excavators

ENGCON is introducing a 'new, improved' machine coupler size - the S70 - for excavators in the 20-30 tonnes segment. A year ago, the manufacturer...

Sky’s the limit for Speedy

SPEEDY has bought over 1000 of Skyjack's new aerial work platforms, which include DC electric scissor lifts, electric vertical masts and diesel-powered rough terrain scissor lifts. Deliveries are already...
ROTATOR dumper

Rotator dumper aims to improve safety and performance

THWAITES has unveiled the new nine-tonne ROTATOR dumper at Hillhead 2024. The product provides operators with a rotating position that enables 360-degree visibility from the...
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Working around historic buildings in Italy

AN Umbrian contractor has purchased a new Hitachi Zaxis-5 mini excavator to work on a prestigious utilities project in Perugia. BTF (Benedetti, Torricelli, Fuccelli)...
Cat 775 off-highway truck

New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma

CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week. The machine is the first next generation design of...

Major milestone for JCB backhoe loader

JCB is celebrating the firm's 750,000th backhoe loader rolling off the production line. The milestone machine was produced at the manufacturer's factory in Rocester, Staffordshire...
Nixon JCB telehandler order

Nixon places top JCB order

NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million. The equipment rental...

New Hitachi excavator offers ‘ultimate peace of mind’

HITACHI has unveiled the largest Zaxis-7 model in its super long front excavator range. The ZX490LCH-7 HE16LD with 16m reach has a longer boom and...

Doosan completes new high reach demolition digger range

DOOSAN has announced that the arrival of the DX380DM-7 has completed the manufacturer's range of new high reach demolition excavators. The machine joins the existing...