First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
Xwatch to launch new solution to boost road-rail vehicle safety
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced plans to officially launch the XW5-R at Rail Live 2025.
This is a new rail-specific version of the XW5 system,...
New CASE backhoe series ‘over 60 years in the making’
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the new backhoe loader SV Series, featuring an expanded cab and new Stage V engine.
"The new backhoe loader SV...
Hitachi launches 13-tonne electric excavator
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has added to its electric portfolio with the launch of the new ZX135-7EB 13-tonne excavator.
The manufacturer explained that the model...
Komatsu Europe launches new sorting and demolition grapple range
KOMATSU Europe has unveiled the all-new sorting and demolition grapple range.
All grapples in the range come equipped as standard with a load control valve...
Kobelco charging ahead with lithium-ion battery powered hybrid
KOBELCO has introduced what the manufacturer claims is the world's first lithium-ion battery powered hybrid excavator.
The new 20-tonne SK210HLC-10's large lithium-ion battery allows a...
Electric models amongst new CASE D-Series range
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the manufacturer's new mini-excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from one to six-tonne, including two electric options.
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...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety
DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders.
The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
Komatsu exhibits Proterra-powered electric hydraulic excavator for first time
KOMATSU is exhibiting a 20t class electric hydraulic excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery system from Proterra for the first time at bauma 2022.
Since...
‘Unprecedented’ participation in online plant auctions during lockdown
RITCHIE Bros. has revealed that Internet bidding for heavy plant equipment has increased during the Covid-19 period.
The firm is currently holding all of its...
Volvo unveils ‘next generation’ of excavator in Las Vegas
VOLVO Construction Equipment is showcasing a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas.
The model is described as heralding...
A&Y set for double debut
A&Y Equipment will use next month's Executive Hire Show to launch two new models into the UK market - the Yanmar ViO12 zero tail swing...
Case unveils its largest excavator
CASE has announced it will launch the firm's new "best in class" CX750D excavator at the Steinexpo exhibition in Germany.
The Tier 4 Final machine is...
Cat expands ADT offering with new 40-tonner
CATERPILLAR has reintroduced the 40-ton size class to its range of articulated dump trucks (ADT) with the new Cat 740 GC.
This new model is...
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'...
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...
As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business
TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing...
ScotPlant gets set to turn Green
ONE of the most high profile ScotPlant 2018 debutants will be Molson Green, the material handling and processing specialists.
The firm announced it will be...
Scottish market key for Matpro
TWO years on from its ScotPlant debut, processing equipment distributor Matpro Machinery is returning to the exhibition to show off the firm's expanded product...
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 Indeco breaker
The latest in Indeco's range of hydraulic breakers, the HP 2750 was specifically designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a few emerging...
Sandvik Mobiles unveils WX range of screen media
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has launched its new WX range of rubber media for the manufacturer's tracked screens, scalpers and modular hanging screen...
Hodge plans to “transform” Magni brand in Scotland
HODGE Plant has been appointed exclusive dealer in Scotland for telehandler giant Magni UK.
Hamilton-based Hodge will promote the Magni brand north of the border...
Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation
EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022.
The new ‘boxing ring’...
TDL looking to make a big impact
TDL Equipment plans to make a big impact at ScotPlant this year, having joined forces with Terex Trucks and taken their biggest stand to date.
Designed, developed...
Award-winning operator gives new Takeuchi the thumbs up
TAKEUCHI'S new TB395W wheeled excavator was put through its paces for three days at the recent Plantworx exhibition by Owen Mays, who won the...
Piling equipment specialist launches new attachments business
PILETEC has announced the launch of a dedicated attachments business.
The piling equipment specialist said there is increasing demand for multi-purpose attachments and explained that...
Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio
KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11.
The model, which was shown for the first time to a...
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...
