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Excavator plays key role in hydro project

A new Doosan DX140LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant excavator purchased by Scottish contractor, D A MacDonald Contractors Ltd., is playing a key role in the...
Dragon Equipment hybrid crusher

Dragon Equipment launches diesel hybrid crusher on first day of PlantWorx 2025

DRAGON Equipment has officially launched its new CR550 Diesel Hybrid Crusher on the first day of PlantWorx 2025. Weighing just under 2,800kg and measuring 1,300mm...
Komatsu WA170M-11

Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio

KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11. The model, which was shown for the first time to a...

Atlas Copco introduces Stage V mobile generators

ATLAS Copco has launched four new models to its QAS 5 range of mobile diesel generators. The addition of the EU Stage V compliant QAS...
New SANY cab for larger excavators

SANY shows off next generation cab for larger excavators

SANY UK has unveiled its next generation operator cab for larger excavators, which the manufacturer said is designed to enhance comfort, safety, and productivity. The...

New energy storage systems help Atlas Copco keep the noise down

ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of lithium-ion energy storage systems that the firm said can be used as either a standalone solution...

New Komatsu is HD-ready

THE new 142-tonne Komatsu HD1500-8 rigid dump truck has been introduced to the European market. The manufacturer said it has made use of the latest...

Steelwrist launches new tiltrotator for smaller excavators

STEELWRIST is introducing the new X02 tiltrotator, described as suitable for 1.5-2.5t excavators. The product will be shown for the first time at the Swedish...

New Kobelco ‘more than holds its own’ in 20-tonne market

KOBELCO has announced the launch of the new SK210LC-11 and SK210NLC-11 (narrow undercarriage variant) excavators to its portfolio. The next generation machines follow Kobelco’s Performance...

Doosan unveils Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator

DOOSAN has introduced the new DX350LC-7 Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator.  The machine is the first Stage V model to feature Doosan’s D-Ecopower technology, which...

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...

Case unveils its largest excavator

CASE has announced it will launch the firm's new "best in class" CX750D excavator at the Steinexpo exhibition in Germany. The Tier 4 Final machine is...

Hitachi launches largest Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator to date

HITACHI has taken the wraps off the largest model in its new Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range. The ZX220W-7 Stage V-compliant machine boasts a 'unique and...

Next generation Cat loaders aim to enhance operator efficiency

CAT has announced that the new 950 and 962 next generation wheel loaders boast technologies that 'boost efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors, and...

Glut of new JCB models geared up for Scottish debuts

A series of brand new JCB models will make their first appearances in Scotland at ScotPlant 2016. As part of an extensive line-up of 25...

Cat in double Next Gen excavator launch

THE new Cat 317 and 317 GC 17t class Next Gen excavators have been launched. The manufacturer said the machines boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies...

Hyundai A-series models receive a makeover

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has unveiled a new look for its A-series machines. Introduced at the manufacturer's annual dealer conference, the Stage V compliant...
Mecalac 12-Series

Mecalac unveils three new versions of ‘iconic’ machine

THE Mecalac Group is releasing a new range of wheel excavator loaders. The 12-Series comprises the 12MSX, 12MTX and 12MRX models. Conceived, designed and manufactured...
Wacker Neuson WL750

Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions

WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio. The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....

Bobcat unveils new light compaction products

BOBCAT has announced the launch of the firm's new light compaction product line, in collaboration with the Ammann Group. The Bobcat light compaction range comprises seven...

Innovation “essential” in crowded compact market

JCB has added four new models to its new generation compact excavator range. Featuring operating weights of 4.8-5.7 tonnes, the midis are available in conventional,...
SANY SY80U

SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator

SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator. Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control

LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...

New SANY models poised for UK debut

TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023. The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...

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...

‘Powerful yet compact’ Takeuchi launched

Takeuchi has added the 9-tonne TB290-2 Stage V compliant excavator to its range.

New Bobcat mini track loader ‘not to be underestimated’

BOBCAT has announced the launch of the new MT100 mini track loader, which removes the need for manual labour and replaces the use of...
CASE backhoe loader

CASE confirms upgrades to 580SV backhoe loader

CASE Construction Equipment has updated its 580SV backhoe loader with a host of improvements designed to cut operating costs and increase productivity. A new transmission...
Atlas Copco ECO Calculator

Atlas Copco launches ECO Calculator for ‘efficient sizing’ of equipment

ATLAS Copco has unveiled the ECO Calculator, an upgraded power and light sizing calculator version of the earlier Light the Power calculator. The online tool...

Steelwrist unveils new Powertilt solution

Tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist is to launch a new Powertilt with front pin lock technology, in co-operation with Parker/Powertilt AG. The Steelwrist Powertilt is a “marriage”...