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Double excavator launch for Hitachi

HITACHI has unveiled two new excavators at Intermat in Paris. The manufacturer described its new ZX135US-6 sliding arm excavator as being "ideal" for deep excavation...

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...
Develon electric mini-excavator

Develon unveils new electric mini-excavator

DEVELON has launched the new DX23E-7 electric-powered mini-excavator with enclosed cab. As standard, the manufacturer said the model offers the largest battery capacity of 32...

Read haul about it

Volvo Construction Equipment recently showcased its new flagship rigid hauler, the R100E, at its Motherwell factory. Project Plant's Fraser Rummens went along to find...

X marks the spot: latest JCB models set for ScotPlant showing

JCB has confirmed the newly launched X Series 20-tonne tracked excavators are heading to ScotPlant 2018. Scot JCB will show two of the new 220X...
engcon EC204 tiltrotator

‘New and improved’ tiltrotator unveiled by engcon

ENGCON has unveiled a 'new and improved' version of its EC204 tiltrotator for excavators in the 2-4t weight class. The updated model features the manufacturer's...

Rail move puts Kinshofer on the right track

THE Kinshofer NOX tiltrotator looks to be on the right track, having recently received ‘product approval’ status from Network Rail. The seal of approval means...

Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe

HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market. The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...

Manitou unveils ‘record’ number of new products at bauma

MANITOU Group has revealed it is presenting a 'record' number of new products at bauma 2022. The innovations include four new aerial work platforms, two...

Zero emission diggers take pride of place on Hitachi bauma stand

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is showcasing four new zero emission excavators at bauma 2022: the ZX23U-6EB, ZX55U-6EB, ZX85US-6EB and ZX135-7EB. Capable of operating with lithium-ion...

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...

Break from tradition: patented IPS system launched on Epiroc breakers

EPIROC has announced a “world first” patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which the firm said will improve hydraulic breaker performance. All of the company’s heavy...

Liebherr expands compact loader portfolio

LIEBHERR has announced it has overhauled its compact loaders and expanded the series with the new L 504 model. Innovations include a redesigned cab which...

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,...

It’s all material: new Doosan material handler launched

Doosan's 25-tonne DX250WMH-5 has been designed specifically for a range of material sorting and handling applications, including those in the scrap metal and other solid waste and recycling industries.
Steelwrist quick coupler

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...

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...

MJ Barrett seals telehandler deal

STRUCTURAL steelwork and cladding contractor MJ Barrett Constructions has expanded its telescopic handler fleet with the addition of JCB machines. The Uttoxeter-based company has bought two...

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...
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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...

Terex confirms lucrative dumper order

TEREX has reached an agreement with A-Plant to supply 230 specialist Terex Power Tip site dumper units. The brand new TA1, TA3, TA6 and TA9...

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...

Yanmar begins UK roll out of new midi-excavator

YANMAR has launched a new midi-excavator it claims will offer a “business class” operator experience. Following its global reveal earlier this year at INTERMAT, the...

Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range

HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...

Equipment sales rise slightly in Q3

SALES of construction equipment in the UK rose by 1% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017, according...

Landmark JCB Hydradig deal placed

THE JCB Hydradig will be making its UK debut at ScotPlant 2016 – and the firm has confirmed an order for 50 of the...

Cat Command remote control system expands to large excavators

CATERPILLAR has announced that Cat 349, 352, 374 and 395 large hydraulic excavators can now be equipped with the Cat Command for Excavating remote control...

Cat unveils handful of new attachments for loaders

CATERPILLAR has launched new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL). Described as 'ideal'...

Yanmar unveils next generation V120 wheel loader

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the introduction of the next generation of its V120 wheel loader. The machine is described as being 'ideally suited'...

Kobelco targets European demolition market with new models

KOBELCO has unveiled two new machines for the European demolition market featuring the manufacturer's NEXT system. The SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 have been developed following feedback from...