Hitachi in double compact excavator launch
HITACHI Construction Machinery has unveiled two new Zaxis-7 compact excavators.
The ZX95US-7 and ZX95USB-7 Stage-V compliant models are larger than the ZX85-6 and are said...
Sandvik introduces electrifying new tracked cone crusher
SANDVIK Mobile Crushing and Screening has unveiled its new QH443E electric tracked cone crusher - tipped to 'revolutionise' operations in heavy duty applications.
The model...
Maclennan Contracts impressed by fuel efficient Volvo
Maclennan Contracts of Balquhidder, Central Scotland recently took delivery of a new Volvo EC140EL, a move that is “returning significant fuel savings” according to...
Cat unveils next generation articulated trucks
CATERPILLAR has unveiled its new articulated truck design with built-in automatic features for the next generation Cat 725, 730, 730 EJ and 735 models.
The new...
Articulator 5000 joins Groundforce offering
AN excavator-mounted articulator said to be capable of handling larger and heavier loads than anything else on the hire market has been added to...
New MD has hit the Ground running
THE new managing director of ground engineering and equipment specialist Groundforce UK has told Project Plant he has "absolute optimism" about the future of...
Backhoe progress report
JCB is celebrating 60 years of manufacturing backhoe loaders. The company offers a little perspective on choosing an appropriate machine, with reference to its...
‘Versatile’ Cat next gen wheeled excavator lands
CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of its new M316 next generation wheeled excavator.
The manufacturer revealed the machines offer up to 14% more swing torque,...
Kubota powering ahead with new wheel loaders
Kubota’s new RT and RO Series wheel loaders made their UK debut at Plantworx.
Described by the firm as being specially designed to suit a...
Caterpillar introduces next generation D8 dozer
CATERPILLAR is launching the new D8 dozer with next generation technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results.
The design aims to make it...
Online equipment marketplace aims to provide X factor
X Machines, a global community for buyers and sellers of heavy plant equipment, has officially launched its online marketplace.
The e-platform aims to connect buyers...
Innovation is “part of JCB’s DNA”
Project Plant editor Gary Moug recently visited a JCB factory in Uttoxeter to see the manufacturer's latest excavator developments. Afterwards, he spoke to Nick...
Rising to the test
ENGCON’s new EC233 series tiltrotator has gone into full production following extensive testing in both laboratory and “real life” situations.
Boasting a break torque of...
Liebherr launches new timber truck for tight spaces
LIEBHERR has unveiled the LH 26 M Timber Litronic, designed for timber handling.
The manufacturer said that thanks to an 'extremely compact design and exceptional...
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...
Develon presents new smart crawler excavators for the first time in Europe
DEVELON has been unveiling new models from the company’s Next Generation ‘-9’ smart crawler excavator range at bauma 2025.
Two new -9 smart heavy crawler...
New telehandler range gives Bobcat customers a lift
BOBCAT has unveiled a new range of rigid frame telehandlers for the construction and rental sectors with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1...
Blade of glory
JCB Attachments has launched two new product ranges for the construction industry.
These include a new series of bladed buckets – purpose-built for the utilities...
Boom time for plant industry highlighted by £35 million deal
A clear sign that the UK plant market is booming again came today when it was announced JCB has secured an order for more...
Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
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...
Terex offers flexible finance package
TEREX has launched a 0% finance package across its latest range of emissions-compliant backhoe loaders.
“Over the past few years we’ve seen the construction industry slowly...
Ardent and JCB seal £40 million equipment order
PLANT giants Ardent Hire Solutions is buying 700 JCB machines in a deal worth more than £40 million.
The Middlesex-headquartered firm is purchasing Loadall telehandlers and rough...
J MAC unveils updated compact telehandler
J MAC Ltd has announced the 2025 version of the JMT1500 compact road towable telehandler.
The model is said to have 'many' improvements which have...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
Develon unveils updated electric-powered mini
DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator.
The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘can go where other machines can’t’
BOBCAT is launching its new MT120 mini track loader.
The machine will be unveiled at Paysalia 2025, an annual trade show for landscaping professionals which...
Komatsu boom change system offers ‘new level’ of demolition efficiency
KOMATSU has revealed that its K100 boom change system for the PC490HRD-11 has demonstrated a 'new level of demolition project efficiency' for customers.
The system...
Mabey Hire adds to lightweight shoring range
MABEY Hire has announced an expansion of its lightweight shoring range, offering utility companies and contractors a 'complete, comprehensive range' of temporary support equipment...
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...
