Latest release completes Kubota’s new 5-tonne series

KUBOTA has completed its new series of 5-tonne machines with the introduction of the U50-5. The model joins the KX060- 5 and U56-5, which were...

Kubota looks to drive down emissions with double machine launch

KUBOTA has added to its Smart Energy Solutions range with the launch of an LPG-powered mini digger and a fully electric track dumper. The new...

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...

ScotPlant gets set to turn Green

ONE of the most high profile ScotPlant 2018 debutants will be Molson Green, the material handling and processing specialists. The firm announced it will be...

Award-winning machines set for Plantworx

WACKER Neuson has revealed the main attractions on its Plantworx stand this year will be  the award-winning DW15e electric wheel dumper and the Dual View dumpers. The...

Double excavator launch for Hitachi

HITACHI has unveiled two new excavators at Intermat in Paris. The manufacturer described its new ZX135US-6 sliding arm excavator as being "ideal" for deep excavation...
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JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026

JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week. The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...

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...
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A-Plant in £15million access investment

A-PLANT has announced a £15 million expansion of its fleet of powered and low level access machines. The hirer has placed significant orders with six...

PSS adds all terrain vehicles for harshest conditions

PSS Hire has added a new range of all terrain vehicles to its fleet offering in a bid to help utilities firms or their contractors complete...
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Steelwrist to mark landmark year with several product launches

STEELWRIST is set to mark 20 years in business this year with the introduction of several new products. The tiltrotator manufacturer was founded in Sweden...

JCB launches electric site dumper

JCB has unveiled its first electric site dumper with the one tonne high-tip model powered by lithium-ion battery technology. Described as being designed to work...

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...

Partnership approach pays off as Volvo converts L120 wheel loader to electric

VOLVO Construction Equipment has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric as part of the company's sustainability drive. Developed with partners...

Cat unveils Next Generation compact wheel loaders

CAT has announced the launch of the Next Generation 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders, which build on the manufacturer's M-Series compact models. The new...

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...

The Wright stuff

Project Plant's Fraser Rummens meets the Scottish demolition contractor benefiting from the first Hyundai HX140 L excavator in Europe GREENOCK-based demolition contractor Chris Wright &...

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,...

Huge crush: SCG Supplies lands Tesab dealership

SCG Supplies has secured a deal to become Scottish distributors for Northern Ireland-based crushing specialist Tesab. The firm, which recently relocated from a Hamilton business...

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...

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...
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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...

Sandvik shows off new mobile impactor

SANDVIK is launching the firm's QI353 mid-size impactor - the first of its new 3rd generation 3-Series products. The model features a ground-up new mid-size...

Liebherr celebrates five decades in Scotland

LONG-standing ScotPlant exhibitor Liebherr is celebrating 50 years in Scotland this year. The manufacturing giant returns to Ingliston with a line-up that includes an L550...

Bell announces launch of new E-series ADT

Bell Equipment UK has announced the launch of its new mid-range E-series machine, the B40E. The B40E succeeds Bell Equipment’s D-series model and boasts “improved...
Kubota U145 crawler excavator

Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx

KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month. The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...

Next generation Cat 313 excavator set for the UK market

FINNING is set to welcome the next generation of Cat 313 excavators to the UK later this year. The range features multiple model options and...

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...

Mulch ado about something

CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new D3K2 mulcher, which the firm says combines the "solid foundation" of the D3K2 dozer with the "ruggedly designed" HM518...
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Hydrema 707G tipped to take Scots market by storm

Hydrema's recently launched 707G ADT has been tipped to be a big hit in the Scottish market.