Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator
THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched.
The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...
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...
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...
Wheeled machine set to “plug specific gap” in hire market
AN Inverness firm has has taken delivery of the first two Volvo EW60E compact wheeled excavators to be sold in Britain.
Supplied by CS Machinery...
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...
Magnificent seven: new models boost LiuGong’s aim to ‘change the game’
LiuGong launched no fewer than seven new machines at Hillhead 2024.
The line-up included the debut of the 975F excavator, which joins the F-Series portfolio....
SANY unveils largest machine to enter European market to date
SANY UK has announced the launch of the new Stage V-compliant 78-tonne SY750H crawler excavator.
Featuring a Cummins X15 engine and 'enhanced' hydraulic system, the...
Attachments division key to JCB business
WITH over 90 families of attachments and some 2,500 products, it's fair to say that JCB isn't content with standing still when it comes...
Sun shines on ScotPlant 2018
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2018 after a spectacular couple of days at the Royal Highland Centre, near Edinburgh.
Visitors and exhibitors basked in...
Atlas Copco launches two-tool compressor
ATLAS Copco has revealed that its new XAS 58 air compressor helps operators benefit from the powering of two hand tools from a single...
Hinowa cleans up with boom updates
HINOWA has confirmed upgrades of two of the firm’s tracked booms in an effort to improve productivity for cleaning and maintenance contractors.
A water supply...
From concept to customer: latest Bobcat innovations poised for bauma
BAUMA 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2t mini-excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini-digger.
The manufacturer will also demonstrate...
New Develon wheel loader for waste handling work shown for first time
DEVELON is presenting for the first time a new design of wheel loader aimed at the waste handling industry at this week's Resource &...
Cat upgrade package for wheel loaders unveiled
CATERPILLAR has announced the 2019 product upgrade package for its Cat M series medium wheel loaders, which features a host of technology advances, including...
Finning to bring next generation of Cat equipment to Plantworx
FINNING UK & Ireland will be showcasing a range of Caterpillar equipment, including the new range of Next Generation mini-excavators, at this year’s Plantworx...
Firm in seventh heaven with new purchases
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has taken delivery of six Volvo 20 tonne L120H loading shovels and an A30G articulated hauler as part of the firm's continued...
New Komatsu dozer a ‘powerful addition’ to any fleet
MARUBENI-Komatsu has announced the launch of the 112-tonnes D475A-8 crawler dozer, described by the manufacturer as boasting improved production levels and new features for...
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...
Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma
STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
JCB employees embrace Christmas Toy Appeal
JCB has launched its third annual Christmas Toy Appeal.
The initiative is designed to bring festive cheer to hundreds of Staffordshire and Wrexham children. Since the...
CASE confirms upgrades to 580SV backhoe loader
CASE Construction Equipment has updated its 580SV backhoe loader with a host of improvements designed to cut operating costs and increase productivity.
A new transmission...
Silver service: Takeuchi marks 25 years in UK
TAKEUCHI is celebrating 25 years of operating in the UK this year. The manufacturer began trading in the UK market in 1996 and has...
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...
“You definitely get what you pay for”
AN Aberdeenshire groundworks firm has paid tribute to the quality of Takeuchi excavators, which have helped the firm carry out a number of challenging...
ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator
SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator.
Taking pride of place on the Young...
Latest Kobelco models offer ‘new generation in excavator performance and design’
KOBELCO has added two new models to its excavator portfolio in the 50-tonne class.
The all-new SK500LC-11 and larger SK530LC-11 are described by the manufacturer...
New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology
HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...
An intriguing haul
THE SMT GB and Volvo Trucks North & Scotland ScotPlant stand will feature a full line-up of the latest Volvo Construction Equipment machines, along...
‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap
ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence.
"It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...
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;...
