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...
All-electric compact track loader unveiled at technology event
DOOSAN Bobcat has introduced what it describes as the world's first all-electric compact track loader.
The Bobcat T7X was on display at CES 2022 -...
Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance
THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector.
The...
Volvo unveils trio of new electric machines
VOLVO is adding three new electric compact machines to the market: the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric.
The new models are available to...
Atlas Copco expands dewatering portfolio
ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of emergency trash pumps (ETP) to complement its existing dewatering portfolio.
The firm said that the new...
Genie launches compact electric scissor lift
AERIAL work platform manufacturer Genie has launched a new ‘micro-sized’ electric scissor lift – the Genie GS-1330m.
The new lift has been launched in response...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
First trommel launch marks ‘significant milestone’ for EvoQuip
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched its first ever trommel.
The Osprey 616 compact recycling trommel expands the firm's portfolio to provide customers...
Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator.
Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
Making an impact: Sandvik model boasts number of enhancements
Sandvik has unveiled its next generation 2 Series QI442 track mobile impact crusher.
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...
At your service: JCC to showcase latest Engcon products
ENGCON-dealer JCC Group will be debuting a brand new fully equipped service vehicle at ScotPlant, complete with a 100-tonne track press machine.
The Thornhill-based firm...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
The DX800LC-7 Stage V compliant 80-tonne crawler excavator is described as having the 'highest hydraulic flow...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
Astrak keen to touch base with customers
SUPPLIER of excavator undercarriage parts Astrak UK is looking forward to touching base with customers old and new at ScotPlant while showing off the...
New machine control solution launched for compact excavators
LEICA Geosystems has unveiled the new Leica iCON site excavator, described as a machine control solution that enables compact diggers to carry out designs...
Hitachi debuts Stage V wheel loader
HITACHI has announced the launch of its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.
The ZW220-7 has been described as boasting 'industry-leading safety features' and 'unrivalled comfort'...
Steelwrist adds to portfolio
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has expanded its portfolio with the launch of sweepers, which are optimised for work with excavators.
The Swedish-headquartered firm said that because...
MEWP operator app a ‘game-changer’ for industry
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Denmark-based member firm Trackunit has agreed a partnership to create a new digital operator app called ePAL,...
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...
Eagle makes flying start to 2017
Eagle Plant Hire has started 2017 on a high, placing orders for 21 new Kubota mini-excavators from Young Plant Sales and 12 new rammers from Murray...
Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators at Hamburg event
STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer's new facility in Hamburg.
A new product category was also introduced as...
UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year
CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...
It’s all in the Wrist
A lifelong love of diggers and a desire to start his own business led Alan Gow to purchase his first machine – a used...
Develon and Leica Geosystems expand machine control options for DD130-7 dozer
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD130-7 dozer.
The addition of the Leica MC1...
JCB updates 3CX backhoe loader
JCB has announced the launch of a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine.
Features include a revised Command Plus cab;...
Doosan unveils new Stage V wheeled excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its new 5 tonne DX57W-7 wheeled excavator.
The machine boasts a new Doosan Stage V engine and the manufacturer's latest...
Cat upgrade package for wheel loaders unveiled
CATERPILLAR has announced the 2019 product upgrade package for its Cat M series medium wheel loaders, which features a host of technology advances, including...
Komatsu confirms double wheel loader launch
KOMATSU has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders - the WA475-11 and WA485-11.
The models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as...
