Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
New Viking scraper tipped to boost road surface preparation projects
SURFACE preparation specialist National Flooring Equipment has released a new ride-in scraper designed to provide contractors with 'efficient' floor preparation equipment for outdoor applications.
The...
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...
Mecalac confirms double tiltrotator launch
MECALAC has unveiled its new MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets, available for the manufacturer's crawler and wheeled excavators fitted with the...
Partnership approach pays off as Volvo converts L120 wheel loader to electric
VOLVO Construction Equipment has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric as part of the company's sustainability drive.
Developed with partners...
Genie confirms return of ‘jobsite workhorse’ in Europe
GENIE has announced the return of the Z-45/25J RT articulated boom lift in Europe.
For more than 30 years, the manufacturer said the 'durability and...
Bobcat launches new V-Drive telehandler models
BOBCAT has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new models.
The large high flow TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive, and TL43.80HF V-Drive all utilise...
A moment to ‘Take’ in 20 years of progress
Takeuchi UK has come a long way since establishing a home in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1996. Gary Moug reports on how the firm has become a...
Develon in double material handler launch
DEVELON has launched the new 24-tonne DX230WMH-7 and 25.6-tonne DX250WMH-7 Stage V-compliant material handlers.
Both models are designed to carry out tasks across a range...
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...
Hyundai unveils three new A-series excavators
HYUNDAI is launching three new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the 13-15 tonne sector.
Powered by Cummins diesel engines, the reduced tailswing HX130A...
First Cat 311F LRR in Europe purchased
CONSTRUCTION services company and groundworks specialist, Carey London Limited, has expanded its fleet with 17 new Cat machines from Finning, including Europe’s first two Cat 311F...
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...
New Liebherr machines poised for Intermat 2018
LIEBHERR has confirmed it will showcase a number of new products at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris.
Machines on display will include the manufacturer's...
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...
SANY excavators prove their worth on top jobs
AB2000 has placed an order for a number of SANY SY215C 22t crawler excavators after being impressed by their performance on two of Scotland's most challenging...
All-electric compact track loader unveiled at technology event
DOOSAN Bobcat has introduced what it describes as the world's first all-electric compact track loader.
The Bobcat T7X was on display at CES 2022 -...
Trimble SX10 added to GAP’s portfolio
GAP Survey & Safety Hire has announced the addition of the Trimble SX10 to its product fleet.
Volvo unveils ‘next generation’ of excavator in Las Vegas
VOLVO Construction Equipment is showcasing a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas.
The model is described as heralding...
Bobcat extends R2-Series range with eight-tonne offering
BOBCAT has expanded its R2-Series mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new E88 eight-tonne Stage V compliant model.
The machine replaces the E85 M-Series...
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...
A most unusual delivery
WORSLEY Plant recently completed one of most unusual deliveries in the firm's history.
The supplier of materials processing equipment was selected to hire out a...
Liebherr launches new flat-top crane
LIEBHERR has added a new flat-top crane to its EC-B series portfolio in the form of the 470 EC-B, which is available in both...
CASE unveils new electric compact wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has launched the 12EV electric compact wheel loader.
The product is designed to help customers meet their CO2 footprint reduction targets and...
Hyundai reveals new brand name and product launches
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is introducing a new brand name and corporate identity.
The new 'HD Hyundai' brand is accompanied by the ‘Forward...
Demand should be high for ‘competitive machine’
Dan Gilkes reports on JCB's new JZ141 reduced tailswing tracked excavator
JCB has launched a 15-tonne reduced-swing crawler excavator that requires no DPF, no AdBlue...
CASE launches new G-Series Evolution wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has announced an upgrade of its mid-sized wheel loader range with the launch of an eighth model.
The 651G Evolution is intended...
Safety Shield Global launches innovation to cut levels of industrial safety data noise
SAFETY Shield Global has launched a next-generation Edge AI intelligence platform tipped to transform how industrial safety data is interpreted, prioritised, and acted upon...
Dragon Equipment unveils ‘game-changer’ for demolition projects
DRAGON Equipment has launched its latest British designed and built machine, the CR400 crusher.
Described as building upon the success of the CR300, the CR400...
