Komatsu offers 3D machine guidance and payload metering across digger range

KOMATSU has announced that it will offer Smart Construction’s 3D Machine Guidance Kit as a 'simple and flexible' enhancement for a range of standard...

Bobcat extends R2-Series range with eight-tonne offering

BOBCAT has expanded its R2-Series mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new E88 eight-tonne Stage V compliant model. The machine replaces the E85 M-Series...
Engcon fingergrab attachment

New engcon finger grab takes handling to ‘whole new level’

ENGCON is launching a new 'lightweight and agile' finger grab said to take the handling and lifting of twigs, branches and logs to a...

Atlas Copco expands energy storage systems portfolio

ATLAS Copco has announced the launch of five new models of its lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The systems are said to be suited to...
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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...

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”...

“A machine-and-a-half”

A Steelwrist tiltrotator has journeyed to the Orkney Islands where it will be put to work on a range of demanding projects. Biggings-based Eoin Muir...

New Hydrema wheeled excavator combines speed and strength

HYDREMA has announced the launch of its new MX17 wheeled excavator. Described as featuring the speed of the MX16 combined with the strength and lifting...

Kobelco demolition ‘workhorse’ enters European market

KOBELCO'S SK1300DLC ultra-high reach demolition excavator is now available in Europe. With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a reach of up to 40m,...

Kobelco hails latest model the ‘obvious choice’ in 12-14t class

KOBELCO has launched the SK130LC-11 excavator in the 12-14 tonne operating class. The manufacturer cited 'precise manufacturing and high-tech design' as helping to set high...

As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business

TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing...

Hydrema to introduce latest version of 912G dump truck

HYDREMA has announced that its new 912G dump truck features the latest Cummins 147hp Stage 5 engine. The manufacturer revealed that its R&D department has...

Jarvie kit above par at summer events

WHAT do golf's Open Championship, Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe have in common? All three events included equipment hired from Jarvie Plant! The Grangemouth-based...

Volvo targets rigid hauler sector with Motherwell-built range

VOLVO Construction Equipment is to enter the rigid hauler market with its own four-model range of machines, manufactured in Motherwell. As a result, the manufacturer...

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...
Compact tractor

Conagri teams up with Captain Tractors to launch compact tractors in the UK

CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri has partnered with compact tractor specialist Captain Tractors to officially launch the brand in the UK. The Devon-based...

Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers. The product is...

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...

Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership

Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec

Doosan confirms double mini-excavator launch

DOOSAN has unveiled two new Stage V-compliant mini-excavators. The 2.8-tonne DX27Z-7 and 3.9-tonne DX35Z-7 are said to provide a larger working range than the previous...

A clean sweep for Siltbuster

WATER treatment specialist Siltbuster has created a new system to dispose of sweeper waste on construction sites. The Sweeper Tip works by separating solid waste from...
Cat material handler

Cat launches new material handler for port and scrapyard applications

CATERPILLAR is introducing a new material handler designed to deliver the long reach required for barge loading/unloading and large scrapyard applications. The MH3295 will feature...

Apex ascend with over 40 new machines

A leading plant hirer has purchased over 40 new JCB machines - including six new compact tracked loader models that are said to be saving its...

Piletec adds two new piling hammers to hire fleet

PILETEC has launched two new piling attachments designed to save civils contractors time and money. The new hire products are an ICE side-grip hammer by...

Atlas Copco to showcase latest technologies at Bauma 2019

ATLAS Copco has revealed it will showcase new sustainable portable air, power and flow equipment at Bauma 2019 in Munich. The manufacturer said the new...
Compact jaw crusher on quarry site

EvoQuip adds to compact jaw crushing portfolio

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has expanded its compact jaw crushing range with the launch of the Bison 220 and 220R models. The...
CASE 421G

Case launches new 421G wheel loader

CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G. Boasting an...

Hitachi hopes to help customers get connected

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed its theme for bauma 2019 is 'Connect with Hitachi', highlighting how customers access a 'world of connectivity' when they...

New features boost Doosan fuel efficiency

DOOSAN has introduced a new super long reach version of its DX225LC-5 crawler excavator. Featuring 8.5m boom and 6.2m arm components, the DX225SLR-5 model has been...

Morris Site Machinery poised to light up ScotPlant

LIGHT and power supplier Morris Site Machinery is looking to brighten up this year's ScotPlant after launching six new products in just six months. Thr...