Liebherr upgrades XPower wheel loaders
LIEBHERR is updating its L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower wheel loaders to boost performance levels.
The manufacturer revealed it has reinforced the lift arms and overhauled the working...
Hitting the targets
CATERPILLAR has unveiled its Next Generation 36-ton size class excavators, which it claims offer combinations of features designed to match the productivity and cost...
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...
New compact digger combines industry ‘best practices’ in one product
VOLVO has launched its new F generation ECR58 compact excavator, with the manufacturer explaining the aim of the 6-tonne machine was to combine all...
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...
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...
Atlas Copco unveils second generation of solar light towers
ATLAS Copco has confirmed the launch of its second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5.
These light towers are...
Yanmar completes hat-trick of new mini excavator launches
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled three new mini excavators, comprising the SV15VT, SV17VT and SV19VT.
The models are described as being 'perfect' for urban...
Groundbreaking developments in earthmoving technology
Earlier this year, when the Construction News Award for Commercial Innovation of the Year went to Miller UK, the company's hydraulic breaker was thrust...
Cat makes electrifying start to bauma 2019
CATERPILLAR is showcasing its widest ever range of equipment, technology and services at this week's bauma exhibition in Munich.
In total, the manufacturer is displaying...
Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership
Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec
Cat confirms double wheeled excavator launch
CATERPILLAR has launched two new wheeled excavators.
The Cat M319 boasts a short front-end design and tail swing to aid work in confined areas. Described...
Finlay adds to jaw crusher portfolio with new J-1280
FINLAY has added the J-1280 jaw crusher to its tracked mobile crusher lineup.
Designed to bridge the gap between the J-1175 and the larger J-1480,...
Landmark deal paves way for success
THE Scottish arm of Breedon Aggregates has completed a landmark deal for 29 machines - the largest acquisition of Cat rollers in Europe and the...
Latest Cat wheel loader aims to deliver fuel savings
CATERPILLAR has announced that its new 988 GC wheel loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than...
Yanmar launches new service to help hire firms update fleet
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has introduced a used equipment remarketing service to help hire firms update their fleets without the "inconvenience" of re-selling...
Atlas Copco introduces modular hybrid power generators
ATLAS Copco has launched its EPH series of modular hybrid power generators.
Designed as an alternative to traditional diesel units, these intelligent systems are said...
Big names out in force for Hillhead 2018
THE biggest names in the UK plant industry will shortly be making tracks for Tarmac’s quarry near Buxton when Hillhead 2018 gets underway.
The exhibition,...
Kobelco enhances mini-excavator offering with new and updated models
KOBELCO has enhanced its mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new SK26SR-7 and updated SK28SR-7 models.
Both machines follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept,...
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...
Hyundai launches ‘great entry’ into the 20t excavator market
HYUNDAI has released its new 22-tonne Stage V HX210AL excavator.
The model forms part of Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe’s (HCEE) new A-series machines.
The HX210AL has the...
Electric model amongst new Kubota tracked dumpers
KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper portfolio with the launch of two new models.
The KC70VSL-4 e is an electric model, while the KC110SL-4...
Merlo embraces modular concept
Telehandler specialist Merlo has introduced the new evolution of its ROTO range of rotating turret machines, created with the new modular concept.
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...
Atlas Copco to showcase latest technologies at Bauma 2019
ATLAS Copco has revealed it will showcase new sustainable portable air, power and flow equipment at Bauma 2019 in Munich.
The manufacturer said the new...
Kubota launches three new five-tonne models
KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators.
The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback.
The manufacturer revealed...
JCB updates 3CX backhoe loader
JCB has announced the launch of a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine.
Features include a revised Command Plus cab;...
First Bobcat E10e minis roll off the production line
Bobcat revealed that the first E10e zero tail swing 1 tonne electric mini-excavators have rolled off the production line at the their compact equipment plant.
New MD has hit the Ground running
THE new managing director of ground engineering and equipment specialist Groundforce UK has told Project Plant he has "absolute optimism" about the future of...
Whyte adds landmark mobile crane to fleet
AN LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane - the first in Scotland - is the latest addition to the Whyte Crane Hire fleet.
The machine, which took...
