Customised cranes fly high on Crossing project
BRIMMOND Group supplied three customised Effer compact cranes with bespoke hydraulic power units for the top of each of the new Queensferry Crossing’s three...
Sunward aims to create Scottish dealer network
THE UK distributor for a major Chinese equipment manufacturer is searching for Scottish-based dealers as part of an expansion into the European market.
Sunward Equipment...
Komatsu Europe launches new sorting and demolition grapple range
KOMATSU Europe has unveiled the all-new sorting and demolition grapple range.
All grapples in the range come equipped as standard with a load control valve...
Kubota shows off electric prototype mini digger
KUBOTA has announced the unveiling of an electric prototype mini excavator.
Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the manufacturer said the machine is designed to operate using...
10-tonne machine helps Stonehaven hirer find a niche
A Stonehaven plant hirer has been singing the praises of the firm's new 10-tonne JCB 100C-1 excavator.
A Scott Plant Hire bought the machine to...
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...
New Hitachi loader tipped to boost productivity on quarries and recycling plants
HITACHI has announced it is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range.
The ZW310-7 is described as providing operators with...
Record year for Hyundai
HYUNDAI is claiming to have become the fastest growing construction equipment firm in the UK.
The company has reported that machines released to the UK and Irish market...
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...
Wearable monitor aids distancing in the workplace
WORKSPACE, a division of Emtec Corporation, has launched a wearable social distance monitor to help keep workers safe.
The WorkSafe Safe Spacer, developed in conjunction...
New model completes Mecalac backhoe loader range
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has added to its backhoe loader offering with the all-new TLB880.
The model completes the manufacturer's range, which already comprised the...
New Takeuchi mini helps keep users in tow
THE new Takeuchi TB225 towable mini excavator will take centre-stage on the manufacturer's stand at ScotPlant 2018.
The compact model provides a brand-new addition in...
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...
engcon Ready option added to Doosan smart excavator
ENGCON has announced the introduction of the engcon Ready option for the Doosan DX225LC-7X range of excavators.
The option is the result of an ongoing...
JCB shows off Stage V reduced swing X-Series digger
JCB has unveiled the first Stage V reduced swing model in the firm's X-Series crawler excavator portfolio.
The 245XR will take its place in the...
Brokk rocks bauma with ‘world’s smallest’ demolition robot
MANUFACTURER Brokk has launched ‘the smallest demolition robot in the world’ at bauma 2019.
The Brokk 70 is described as the ‘perfect solution’ for bringing...
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...
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,...
Atlas Copco launches electric self-priming dewatering pumps
ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of electric surface self-priming dewatering pumps.
The E-Pump range comprises different models with a canopy and open set...
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...
New innovations on display at Finlay open days
Molson Finlay and Finlay Scotland have announced they will host an open event on September 16 and 17 to show off their latest kit.
Atlas Copco expands light tower portfolio
ATLAS Copco has added to its HiLight portfolio of light towers with the introduction of the M+ 5 and M+ 7 models.
The HiLight M+...
JCB Attachments extends breaker offering
WITH the addition of new models for 1-10 tonne carrier machines, JCB says its Contractor breakers now deliver 'performance, durability and efficiency' across the...
Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models
MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition.
The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...
Doosan completes DX-7 medium-sized range with ten new excavators
DOOSAN has completed its medium-sized DX-7 excavator range with the launch of ten new models.
Seven models had already been introduced, which brings the total...
SANY unveils largest machine to enter European market to date
SANY UK has announced the launch of the new Stage V-compliant 78-tonne SY750H crawler excavator.
Featuring a Cummins X15 engine and 'enhanced' hydraulic system, the...
New vehicles hit the road for ScotPlant
LOOKING to reach new heights at this year's ScotPlant is Alltruck Crane Repair & Sales, with a number of brand new vehicles rolling straight...
Trio of new Kubota models wow Plantworx visitors
KUBOTA has launched three new models at Plantworx 2023.
The 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator was joined on the stand by two new additions to Kubota’s Smart...
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...
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...
