A history of the backhoe
1948 – Major Loader introduced, the first European hydraulic loader
1951 – Smaller Master Loader joins the line. At £75, JCB sold 2,000
1953...
New SANY models poised for UK debut
TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023.
The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...
PSS adds all terrain vehicles for harshest conditions
PSS Hire has added a new range of all terrain vehicles to its fleet offering in a bid to help utilities firms or their contractors complete...
New Mecalac cabbed dumpers go into production
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced production is underway of its new MDX cabbed site dumper range.
Manufactured at Mecalac’s Coventry site, the models are...
SANY shows off next generation cab for larger excavators
SANY UK has unveiled its next generation operator cab for larger excavators, which the manufacturer said is designed to enhance comfort, safety, and productivity.
The...
Landmark JCB Hydradig deal placed
THE JCB Hydradig will be making its UK debut at ScotPlant 2016 – and the firm has confirmed an order for 50 of the...
Steelwrist adds to portfolio
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has expanded its portfolio with the launch of sweepers, which are optimised for work with excavators.
The Swedish-headquartered firm said that because...
Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event
DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March.
The DL-7 wheel loader,...
Caterpillar marks 40,000th dozer milestone
THE 40,000th Caterpillar large dozer has rolled off the production line in Illinois, USA.
The keys to the milestone machine - a D11T - were...
Bobcat unveils Stage V version of E57W
BOBCAT has announced that a new Stage V-compliant version of the 6-tonne E57W wheeled excavator is now available.
The model is powered by a Bobcat...
Red Rhino launches upgraded 5000+ jaw crusher
RED Rhino Crushers has announced improvements to its 5000+ jaw crusher, designed to boost crushing capacity and operational speed for demolition, construction, and skip...
Kubota in double tracked dumper launch
KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper range with two new Stage V-compliant models.
The KC300HR-5 and KC300H-5 are described by the manufacturer as 'compact...
Born in the USA
TRACING its roots back to the agricultural equipment industry in the 1850s, US manufacturer Gehl is now celebrating 40 years of designing and producing...
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...
Liebherr adds to mobile construction crane portfolio
LIEBHERR is expanding its mobile crane range with the new MK 120-5.1.
With a jib measuring 52m and a maximum lifting capacity of 2,100kg at...
Read haul about it
Volvo Construction Equipment recently showcased its new flagship rigid hauler, the R100E, at its Motherwell factory. Project Plant's Fraser Rummens went along to find...
Genie platform looks to boost site productivity
THE Genie 13ft four-metre platform for boom lifts is now available for use on three Genie XC boom lifts.
The manufacturer explained that the platform...
New Hyundai wheel loader scoops top innovation award
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) is celebrating after winning the Samoter Technical Innovation Award in the ‘Medium Wheel Loaders’ category for its new HL960A...
Latest release completes Kubota’s new 5-tonne series
KUBOTA has completed its new series of 5-tonne machines with the introduction of the U50-5.
The model joins the KX060- 5 and U56-5, which were...
‘Excellence, efficiency, economy’: CASE launches E-Series excavators
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled its new E-Series crawler excavator range, featuring seven models from 13-30 tonnes.
The CX130E, CX160E, CX180E, CX210E, CX240E, CX250E, CX300E...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Homework pays off for Lemac
SINCE the firm was formed over 25 years ago through one of the founding directors, Noel McCann, the "Bucket Man", Lemac Engineering UK has...
Show your teeth: Rockforce to debut new-sized product
LINLITHGOW-based wear parts supplier Rockforce Construction Equipment is to debut the new Black Cat RVJ hammerless tooth system at ScotPlant 2018.
Rockforce is the exclusive...
Terex Trucks’ improved 28-tonner makes international trade show debut
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks’ upgraded 28-tonne articulated hauler has made its first international trade show appearance at bauma 2019 in Munich.
The TA300 has taken pride...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Skipping a beat
MALCOLM Construction Services, a division of the Malcolm Group, services all areas of the construction industry.
Last year Harsh and Malcolm Construction introduced something new...
Sunward to debut new models at Plantworx 2023
CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer Sunward has announced the firm will make its Plantworx debut this year.
The 500m2 stand will host the launch of several new...
