JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
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...
Daltons in 30 tonne excavator swoop
EDINBURGH-based Daltons Demolitions Limited has bought a new full demolition specification Doosan DX300LC-3 30-tonne crawler excavator from Scotia Plant Ltd.
The machine has been supplied with a...
JCB unveils solution to tackle pothole ‘scourge’
JCB has unveiled a new machine designed to tackle the 'scourge' of potholes on UK roads.
The PotholePro is described by the manufacturer as being...
CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader
AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Boasting...
New aerial work platforms set for lift-off at bauma
LIGHTWEIGHT aerial work platforms specialist Dinolift Oy is set to launch two new innovations at bauma 2025 next month.
The upgraded all-electric DINO 280RXTE Long...
Bobcat attachments enjoy a day at the beach
A number of Bobcat attachments were recently put through their paces at a customer event on Blackpool beach.
Norwest Plant, the authorised Bobcat and Doosan...
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...
A break with tradition
Furukawa's high performance breakers have lacked the service and support they deserve, in the UK. But that's all changing now says distributor ECY Haulmark.
DEMOLITION...
Green technologies to take centre stage for Develon at Intermat 2024
DEVELON'S appearance at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris will feature the first demonstration of the manufacturer's Concept-X 2.0 remotely controlled construction equipment solution...
Latest Doosan ADT takes centre Stage V
Doosan's 28-tonne payload DA30 Stage V compliant articulated dump is a replacement for previous DA30-5 Stage IV model.
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,...
Atlas Copco adds to Energy Storage Systems range
ATLAS Copco is expanding its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) canopy range with the launch of the new ZBP 120-120 and ZBP 150-150 models.
The system,...
New units pave the way for road success
A road planing business has become the first in the UK to utilise the new Cat PM620 cold planers.
DP Cold Planing has taken delivery of...
New dumper set for ScotPlant debut
THE Cautrac stand at ScotPlant 2018 will be the place to see the first public showing of the Morooka MST200VDR, 2000kg capacity dumper with...
Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator
TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...
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...
Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022
DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week.
Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers.
The product is...
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
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...
New safety guidance on telehandlers published
THE CPA has published additional guidance to help reduce the risks when working with telehandlers.
The new guidance on suspended loads on the ‘Safe Use of...
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...
A fine Case for the first European Stage V model
The first Case excavator sold in Europe with the new Stage V engine has gone to Civil & Construction Solutions.
North East contractors fly the Banner for Powerscreen
NORTH East-based contract crushing and screening specialists Banner Contracts have taken delivery of a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher and six Powerscreen Chieftain 2100...
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...
We’ll drink to that
A fleet of Liebherr machines have been proving their worth on a challenging Scottish Water project.
Scottish Water has started work on a 13-mile-long strategic water...
‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out
TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R.
One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
The NEXT small thing in Europe
KOBELCO has launched the firm’s smallest demolition machine in Europe - the SK350DLC-10.
Following the release of the SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 earlier this year, the...
Steelwrist launches SQ40 quick coupler
STEELWRIST has launched its SQ40 quick coupler for compact excavators.
The solution is designed to allow for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools on...
