“Brilliant” debut prompts HHH to increase stand
HIGHLAND Hammer Hire (HHH) has snapped up an extended stand at this year's ScotPlant, with the firm planning to put on a live demonstration...
Doosan shows off new Stage V wheel loader
DOOSAN has added the new DL420-7 Stage V wheel loader to its portfolio, boasting a new design, increased fuel efficiency and a more comfortable...
Doosan takes the wraps off updated mini-digger models
DOOSAN has revealed it is introducing new Stage V versions of its DX62R-3 and DX63-3 6-tonne and DX85R-3 8-tonne mini-excavators.
The new DX85R-3 reduced tail...
Mecalac looks to enhance “winning formula” with roller updates
MECALAC has announced an update to its MBR-71 pedestrian roller. Available from April this year, the manufacturer said the new model has been redesigned...
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...
New Hitachi diggers deliver fuel and performance gains
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) launched a new Zaxis-7 model with clamshell telescopic arm at the recent bauma exhibition.
The ZX350LC-7 is available with 30m...
Mecalac launches new transmission for crawler skid excavators
MECALAC has announced that its 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR tracked skid excavators are now equipped with ‘Speed Control’ travel management system as standard.
This new...
New Cat 814K dozer unveiled
CATERPILLAR has taken the wraps off its new 814K wheel dozer, featuring a new sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised...
Hydrema confirms significant upgrades to wheeled excavator range
HYDREMA has announced 'extensive upgrades' to its MX G series of wheeled excavators, designed to increase power and torque.
The upgrades apply to the entire...
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...
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...
Double launch completes Bobcat’s M-series Stage V loader range
BOBCAT has completed the company’s M-series range of Stage V compliant skid-steer and compact track loaders with the introduction of the new S550 and S590...
Making Trax: new site tipped to boost machinery turnover
FORMER Blue Machinery (Scotland) general manager Allan Kane is launching a new online global marketplace for new and used machinery.
TraxTrader has already generated interest...
To Infinity and beyond
CDE is showing off a new range of patented Infinity screens in Munich at the bauma trade show.
The company said the development of the Infinity...
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...
30-tonne crawler has “tremendous impact” at Caithness quarry
A Caithness firm has snapped up a Doosan DX300LC-5 30 tonne crawler excavator for use at the company's stone quarry at Barrock near Thurso.
Gordon Robertson...
Landmark counterbalance beam introduced to UK market
LIFTING specialist GGR Group has launched what the firm claims is the UK's largest counterbalance beam to the market.
The 8000kg capacity Libro 8000 can...
Hybrid shredder looks to offer best of both worlds to customers
THE team behind the HAAS TYRON slow-speed shredder has converted the machine into a hybrid model, as part of efforts to become more environmentally...
Liebherr introduces new generation of ADTs
LIEBHERR has unveiled its new generation of articulated dump trucks (ADTs).
The TA 230 Litronic is described as an 'extremely robust, powerful and all-terrain' machine,...
Tiltrotators take a grip of UK market
KINSHOFER recently launched the NOX-Tiltrotator Series 3, which has been described by the firm as "one of the most advanced products ever to be...
Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018
SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant.
The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...
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...
Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders
KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025.
The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...
Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event
DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March.
The DL-7 wheel loader,...
Wacker Neuson unveils raft of new innovations
WACKER Neuson is adding a number of new products to its portfolio this spring.
The manufacturer is extending its line of reversible centre plates with...
Fortune-seeking at 4000m
A fleet of five new Hitachi EX3600-6 excavators has been supplied by the Hitachi construction machinery dealer for Kyrgyzstan, Turkuaz Machinery, to work at...
Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype
YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype.
The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...
Sweeping success for Richard
AT the tender age of 24, Richard Murray started his own plant hire firm with a solitary JCB excavator.
25 years on, Richard Murray Plant...
Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire celebrate operator training milestone
A partnership between Balfour Beatty and Flannery Plant Hire has resulted in 1,000 students being trained so far at the Operator Skills Hub.
Established in...
SANY UK bolsters telehandler portfolio with 7m model
SANY has expanded its telehandler range with a new 7m model.
The firm said the 7m reach combined with a high load capacity ensures 'seamless'...
