Titanic breaker flattens bridge
RENTAL firm Sandhurst’s breakers include Atlas Copco’s titanic HB5800, a 5.8 tonne monster suitable for excavators in the 58-100 tonne class. It is used...
New units pave the way for road success
A road planing business has become the first in the UK to utilise the new Cat PM620 cold planers.
DP Cold Planing has taken delivery of...
Bobcat introduces new range of mowers to the European market
BOBCAT has launched the first four models in the company’s new range of Mowers for the European market.
The machines form part of the Ground...
A most unusual delivery
WORSLEY Plant recently completed one of most unusual deliveries in the firm's history.
The supplier of materials processing equipment was selected to hire out a...
JCB lands mammoth £75m Loadall order
JCB has secured a record £75 million order for Loadall telehandlers.
Ardent Hire Solutions is investing in 1,100 Loadalls, ranging from the 525-60 through to...
Hyundai to prepare excavators for Engcon tiltrotators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe and Engcon have announced a collaboration which will see Hyundai prepare their excavators to be 'easily equipped' with an Engcon tiltrotator.
The...
Mecalac confirms UK roll-out of group’s excavator range
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced the national roll-out of its excavator portfolio.
Seven representatives from the firm's UK dealer network will be responsible for...
Ready for action: Doosan and Leica team up on machine control initiative
DOOSAN has released a new optional ready kit for the 2D/3D semi-automation system from Leica Geosystems for the company’s DX255LC-5 excavator.
The machine control solution automates...
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...
AB2000’s expansion plans gather pace
TO support the firm's ambitious expansion to Inverness and Aberdeen and in the Central Belt, AB2000 has bought six E-series Articulated Dump Trucks from...
Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype
YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype.
The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...
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...
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...
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...
New mini spider cranes launched at bauma
UNIC Cranes Europe is launching the eight-tonne tonne UNIC URW-806-3 mini spider crane at bauma 2025 this week.
The model builds on the legacy of the...
New wheel loader puts customers ‘firmly in control of their workspace’
HITACHI has taken the wraps off its ZW180-7, a smaller next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range.
The manufacturer said the machine 'epitomises...
CASE introduces new midi-excavator range
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of its E-Series midi-excavator range, from 8-10 tonnes.
Customers looking for a zero tail swing design with fixed...
Engcon launches new tiltrotator for smallest excavators
ENGCON is launching a new customised tiltrotator for the smallest excavators up to three tons.
The new EC02 Basic is described as offering the same...
Kubota to show off environmentally-friendly mini
KUBOTA is set to launch what it claims to be the "most eco-friendly mini excavator on the market in its category".
The 4-tonne KX042-4 will be shown...
‘Unprecedented’ participation in online plant auctions during lockdown
RITCHIE Bros. has revealed that Internet bidding for heavy plant equipment has increased during the Covid-19 period.
The firm is currently holding all of its...
New Komatsu backhoe loader introduced
THE new Komatsu WB97S-8 backhoe loader has been unveiled.
The machine is the first follow‐up model in the manufacturer's new range of backhoe loaders, and...
SANY UK bolsters telehandler portfolio with 7m model
SANY has expanded its telehandler range with a new 7m model.
The firm said the 7m reach combined with a high load capacity ensures 'seamless'...
Rototilt launches new generation of tool attachment frames
ROTOTILT is launching a new generation of tool attachment frames described as offering greater flexibility.
The launch will include 41 new variations in both the...
Kubota unveils ‘market leading’ midi excavator
KUBOTA has announced the launch of its KX080-4a2 midi excavator. Described by the manufacturer as being capable of the 'same reliable performance as previous models',...
Stirling manufacturer shines a light on latest models
MORRIS Site Machinery has announced the creation of two smaller versions of its "revolutionary" Halo anti-glare lamp head to give customers more choice.
The Stirling-based...
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...
Jarvie looks on the bright side with new investment
JARVIE Plant Group is all set for winter after making a significant investment in tower light technology.
The Grangemouth-based hire specialist has snapped up 40 new VB-9 Eco Tower’s...
New two-tonne Takeuchi offers ‘greater power and productivity’
THE latest addition to Takeuchi's 3-Series range - the two-tonne TB320 mini-excavator - made its first UK appearance at the recent Hillhead exhibition.
The model...
Bunton takes control with new range of machines
BRADFORD-based plant hire firm, R Bunton Ltd, recently became the Northern UK dealer for Turkish manufacturer, Hidromek.
Hidromek offers a range of backhoe loaders, wheeled...
SANY unveils largest machine to enter European market to date
SANY UK has announced the launch of the new Stage V-compliant 78-tonne SY750H crawler excavator.
Featuring a Cummins X15 engine and 'enhanced' hydraulic system, the...
