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...
JCB reaches production milestone
JCB is celebrating the production of its 200,000th Loadall telehandler.
First manufactured in 1977, the JCB Loadall “revolutionised" the handling of loads on construction sites...
Cat unveils new backhoe loader line
Caterpillar has unveiled four new backhoe loader models that are said to build on the Cat F2 Series
Yanmar introduces ‘flagship’ next generation excavator to UK market
YANMAR has announced that the new SV60 midi-excavator will be available across the UK and Ireland from August.
The five-tonne machine is described as offering...
Cat in double Next Gen excavator launch
THE new Cat 317 and 317 GC 17t class Next Gen excavators have been launched.
The manufacturer said the machines boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies...
Emissions possible
Is regulation misalignment hindering long-term equipment development?
Six months ago, Greater London construction sites dominated the national media agenda after introducing new regulations banning the...
Firm makes a big noise over ‘quiet’ machine
MATHER+Stuart Power Solutions has outlined plans to invest almost £3 million in new Volt Safe equipment.
Volt Safe is described as a "super-silenced" generator, electrical...
Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018
SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant.
The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...
£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
Hydrema to introduce latest version of 912G dump truck
HYDREMA has announced that its new 912G dump truck features the latest Cummins 147hp Stage 5 engine.
The manufacturer revealed that its R&D department has...
Plantworx exhibition to get new home from 2019
PLANTWORX is moving to the new location of the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC), Peterborough, in 2019.
The biennial trade event has...
Komatsu offers 3D machine guidance and payload metering across digger range
KOMATSU has announced that it will offer Smart Construction’s 3D Machine Guidance Kit as a 'simple and flexible' enhancement for a range of standard...
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...
New Bobcat model does the heavy lifting
BOBCAT’S latest solution for heavy lift handling applications is the TL43.80HF telehandler.
Boasting a high lift capacity of 4.3 tonnes and a maximum lift...
New engcon finger grab takes handling to ‘whole new level’
ENGCON is launching a new 'lightweight and agile' finger grab said to take the handling and lifting of twigs, branches and logs to a...
Volvo A30G for Tillicoultry Quarries
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has purchased the latest Volvo G series A30 articulated hauler for its Northfield Quarry located on the outskirts of Denny.
The new 30 tonne...
New Bobcat minis launched at bauma 2025
BOBCAT has been debuting the firm's new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavator models, alongside an upgrade to the R2-Series E88, at bauma 2025 this week.
The...
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 diggers deliver fuel and performance gains
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) launched a new Zaxis-7 model with clamshell telescopic arm at the recent bauma exhibition.
The ZX350LC-7 is available with 30m...
Hyundai A-series models receive a makeover
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has unveiled a new look for its A-series machines.
Introduced at the manufacturer's annual dealer conference, the Stage V compliant...
AB2000’s expansion plans gather pace
TO support the firm's ambitious expansion to Inverness and Aberdeen and in the Central Belt, AB2000 has bought six E-series Articulated Dump Trucks from...
SANY launches new demolition-spec excavators for UK market
SANY has launched two new demolition-spec crawler excavators designed specifically for the UK market.
The 24-tonne SY215C-XD and 40-tonne SY390H-XD tracked diggers are available to...
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...
Komatsu Europe aims to accelerate digital tool adoption
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has announced plans to accelerate digital tool adoption by embedding high-density site data and as-built capture capabilities...
Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet
ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...
New rotary telehandler range joins ‘Next is Now’ portfolio
BOBCAT has teamed up with Magni TH to launch an expanded line of new generation rotary telehandlers.
The new range includes ten Stage V compliant...
CDE unveils new filter press innovation at Hillhead
CDE has added to its water management and recycling systems offering by unveiling its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead.
Developed to meet the...
New excavators set to Advance firm’s prospects
SCOTTISH Civil Engineering firm, Advance Construction, has invested in 20 new Cat 312E Excavators following growing demand in the Construction Sector. The new fleet will support...
Bell enjoys strongest month in years
BELL Equipment UK has reported that a strong Hillhead has contributed to the company enjoying its most successful month for several years.
The company confirmed that...
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...
