JCB announces raft of new product launches
JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Brokk breaks into the market
BROKK has launched its own series of hydraulic breakers, featuring eight different models matched with the firm’s range of demolition robots.
The new Brokk Hydraulic...
Another major scalp for Sandvik
Sandvik has expanded its range of scalpers with the launch of the QE241 heavy duty scalper.
Described as compact in design and easy to transport, Sandvik...
Major milestone for JCB backhoe loader
JCB is celebrating the firm's 750,000th backhoe loader rolling off the production line.
The milestone machine was produced at the manufacturer's factory in Rocester, Staffordshire...
Marubeni-Komatsu makes it a double with new machine launch
MARUBENI-Komatsu has launched two new products in the shape of the PC80MR-5 midi excavator and the PC228US-11 short tail excavator.
The PC80MR‐5, designed for tight...
A fine Case for the first European Stage V model
The first Case excavator sold in Europe with the new Stage V engine has gone to Civil & Construction Solutions.
Latest Doosan release completes the ‘family’
THE launch of the 40-tonne DX380LC-7 has completed Doosan’s 30-40 tonne family of Stage V excavators.
The new Stage V machines are said to introduce...
Latest Hyundai excavator boasts EPIC features
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has launched the latest machine in its A-series range: the HX300AL 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer...
bauma 2019: back and bigger than ever
BAUMA, the word’s largest construction plant equipment trade fair, returns to Munich on 8-14 April. Many of the world’s largest manufacturers will be showcasing...
Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma
STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
Firm makes a big noise over ‘quiet’ machine
MATHER+Stuart Power Solutions has outlined plans to invest almost £3 million in new Volt Safe equipment.
Volt Safe is described as a "super-silenced" generator, electrical...
Kobelco relaunches mini excavator with new features
KOBELCO has relaunched its SK17SR-3E mini excavator with a number of new design features.
The machine's working environment has been upgraded with a Grammar-branded reclining...
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...
Rototilt expands number of tiltrotator models in RC series
ATTACHMENTS specialist Rototilt is expanding the number of tiltrotators in the firm's RC series.
Last autumn, the manufacturer launched its Rototilt Control product concept featuring...
Kobelco launches “Generation 10” models
Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has launched its latest "Generation 10" specialist earthmoving and construction excavators.
The SK260LC-10/SK260NLC-10 machines have been described by the firm...
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...
Landmark JCB Hydradig deal placed
THE JCB Hydradig will be making its UK debut at ScotPlant 2016 – and the firm has confirmed an order for 50 of the...
Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut
HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition.
The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...
Cat expands ADT offering with new 40-tonner
CATERPILLAR has reintroduced the 40-ton size class to its range of articulated dump trucks (ADT) with the new Cat 740 GC.
This new model is...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
Brokk solution helps demolition robots stay connected
BROKK has announced the launch of Brokk Connect 2.0, described as the next step for the online platform for connected Brokk robots.
Brokk Connect was...
Latest Doosan digger designed to boost urban and road work
DOOSAN has launched the DX100W-7 10.7-tonne wheeled excavator, which has been designed primarily for urban and road maintenance tasks.
To boost operation in very restricted...
Kubota enjoys last laugh with historic milestone
When mini-excavators were first introduced to the British market in the 1970s, some scoffed at the concept. As Kubota celebrates its 50,000th excavator sale...
EC does it for Engcon
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Engcon is to begin production on its largest automatic hydraulic connector to date – the EC-Oil 80.
The connecter is intended to allow...
EvoQuip expands jaw crusher portfolio
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched the Bison 170, the latest addition to its jaw crusher range.
Boasting a 700x500mm jaw chamber...
Strong Case for more machines
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire Ltd is expanding its fleet with 30 new Case crawler excavators in the 13 tonne to 21 tonne class.
The company...
Kobelco hoping for narrow advantage
A “super-narrow” 20-tonne SK210SNLC-10 excavator has been launched by Kobelco for the Alpine market.
The new model differs from the conventional SK210LC-10 via a narrower undercarriage,...
Born in the USA
TRACING its roots back to the agricultural equipment industry in the 1850s, US manufacturer Gehl is now celebrating 40 years of designing and producing...
Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet
ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...