New technology is a bright idea for Atlas Copco

ATLAS Copco has developed a technology called SmartMast, which is said to maximise light tower safety. The patented technology features in-built sensors which are capable...

Breaker maintenance – say farewell to bad habits

Ralf Majchrzak, spokesperson for hydraulic attachments, Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment, explains how to get maximum longevity from a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker. METICULOUS maintenance of a...
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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...

Takeuchi goes back to the future with 7-tonner

TAKEUCHI has tipped its new 7-tonne TB370 to be a big hit with plant firms and contractors. The manufacturer highlighted the popularity of the firm’s...

CASE offers glimpse of new mini-excavator innovation

CASE Construction Equipment has offered the first glimpse of its expanded mini-excavator offering. The CNH Industrial Capital Markets Day event, held in Miami Beach, Florida,...

Impressive haul: Volvo marks machine milestone

THE Swedish factory that produced Volvo's first ever articulated hauler recently made the manufacturer's 75,000th one. Volvo Construction Equipment claims to have invented the articulated...

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...
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Komatsu adds new rigid dump truck to portfolio

KOMATSU Europe is adding the HD605-10 rigid dump truck to its portfolio. The model is said to offer enhanced engine power and torque, along with...

New electric machines give Pinnacle Platforms a lift at Vertikal Days

PINNACLE Platforms, the GB distributor for Sinoboom access products, has announced that at Vertikal Days 2022, Sinoboom is launching five new all-electric access products...

Develon confirms double mini-excavator launch

DEVELON is introducing two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 six-tonne Stage V models. The machines are described as 'ideal' for...

Mecalac unveils ‘world-first’ electric six-tonne dumper

MECALAC has unveiled what it describes as the first 100% electric six-tonne dumper in the world. The all-new eMDX is said to mark a 'major...

Double wheeled excavator launch for Doosan

DOOSAN has announced the launch of two new Stage V wheeled excavators in the form of the DX140W-7 and DX160W-7 models. The manufacturer said the...

Komatsu rigid dump truck boasts ‘highest levels’ of safety and performance

KOMATSU Europe’s HD785-8 rigid dump truck will be presented on the demo ground at bauma 2022. The EU Stage V emissions-compliant model is described by...
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CASE introduces new midi-excavator range

CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of its E-Series midi-excavator range, from 8-10 tonnes. Customers looking for a zero tail swing design with fixed...

Volvo targets rigid hauler sector with Motherwell-built range

VOLVO Construction Equipment is to enter the rigid hauler market with its own four-model range of machines, manufactured in Motherwell. As a result, the manufacturer...
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Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers. The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...

Kobelco launches two new Short Radius excavators

KOBELCO is adding two new Short Radius (SR) excavators to its portfolio in the form of the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SR(N)LC-7. SR machines are described as...
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A-Plant in £15million access investment

A-PLANT has announced a £15 million expansion of its fleet of powered and low level access machines. The hirer has placed significant orders with six...
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Bar set high for ScotPlant 2020

MEMORIES of the sun-kissed ScotPlant 2018 exhibition are still fresh in the mind – but attention has now turned to ScotPlant 2020. We’re now less...

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...

Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance

THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector. The...

Reaching for the top

LOWMAC Recycling has taken delivery of the first compact, long-reach Terex-Fuchs MHL250E materials handler to be sold in this country. The versatile wheeled machine is...

High-walkers rise to demanding forestry challenge

A Dumfries-based forestry ground preparation business has been singing the praises of two Hyundai high-walker crawler excavators utilised on its challenging projects. Carron Valley Plant,...

Latest Bobcat solutions set for Plantworx debut

BOBCAT is poised to debut a range of new products at Plantworx 2023. The new TL25.60 telehandler and T86 R-Series compact track loader will be...
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Finlay charges ahead with electric-powered scalper

FINLAY has unveiled its new electric-powered 883+ heavy-duty scalping screen. The solution is an addition to the firm's flagship 883+ model and heralded as a...

Doosan extends wheel loader range with double launch

DOOSAN has launched the new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, following on from the introduction of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020. Like the...

Atlas Copco introduces new pump technology to portfolio

ATLAS Copco Power and Flow has launched a new technology platform for its WEDA D70 electric submersible dewatering pumps described as enabling construction and...
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Aberdeen contractors snap up 52 tonne excavator

ABERDEEN-based David Smith Contractors Ltd has purchased a new Doosan DX530LC-3 52 tonne crawler excavator from Balgownie Ltd, based at Inverurie. The Stage IIIB compliant...

Terex Finlay launches ‘versatile and adaptable’ heavy duty screener

Terex Finlay has introduced their new 873 tracked mobile heavy duty screener to the marketplace. The firm said the machine is designed to work after a primary...

UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...