First Cat 311F LRR in Europe purchased
CONSTRUCTION services company and groundworks specialist, Carey London Limited, has expanded its fleet with 17 new Cat machines from Finning, including Europe’s first two Cat 311F...
Case unveils fully electric backhoe loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment has launched a fully electric backhoe loader.
The 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) concept, dubbed Project Zeus, is said by the manufacturer to...
High-walkers rise to demanding forestry challenge
A Dumfries-based forestry ground preparation business has been singing the praises of two Hyundai high-walker crawler excavators utilised on its challenging projects.
Carron Valley Plant,...
Wacker Neuson unveils raft of new innovations
WACKER Neuson is adding a number of new products to its portfolio this spring.
The manufacturer is extending its line of reversible centre plates with...
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...
Liebherr launches new flat-top crane
LIEBHERR has added a new flat-top crane to its EC-B series portfolio in the form of the 470 EC-B, which is available in both...
Speedy and Niftylift to launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered access platform
SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with mobile elevating work platform manufacturer Niftylift on a project to develop the world’s first hydrogen-electric powered access platform.
Through...
Doosan extends firm’s reach with new demolition excavator
DOOSAN has launched the third model in the manufacturer's new high reach demolition excavator range.
The DX380DM-7 joins the DX235DM and DX530DM machines, which were...
Atlas Copco launches electric self-priming dewatering pumps
ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of electric surface self-priming dewatering pumps.
The E-Pump range comprises different models with a canopy and open set...
Ritchie Bros. encourages customers to embrace online bidding
RITCHIE Bros. is encouraging customers to participate in its construction equipment auctions online or via its mobile application
Day and Knight
Nairn-based Chris Knight has worked tirelessly to build up his business selling new and second hand plant. With premium dealerships and a network of...
ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator
SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator.
Taking pride of place on the Young...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Kubota shows off electric prototype mini digger
KUBOTA has announced the unveiling of an electric prototype mini excavator.
Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the manufacturer said the machine is designed to operate using...
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,...
Volvo CE announces ‘best ever’ annual results
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its “best set of annual financial results ever” with a full-year net sales increase of 27%.
The results...
CASE unveils new electric compact wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has launched the 12EV electric compact wheel loader.
The product is designed to help customers meet their CO2 footprint reduction targets and...
Reaching for the top
LOWMAC Recycling has taken delivery of the first compact, long-reach Terex-Fuchs MHL250E materials handler to be sold in this country.
The versatile wheeled machine is...
Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
Bobcat introduces pressure water attachment for loaders
BOBCAT has launched a new pressure washer attachment for its range of loaders.
The manufacturer said it is the first to offer this kind of...
Lightlift comes up trumps in tight spots
THE ‘compact and lightweight’ features of a Hinowa boom lift reportedly solved a tough access challenge for a property maintenance firm in Greenock recently.
The...
“Brilliant” debut prompts HHH to increase stand
HIGHLAND Hammer Hire (HHH) has snapped up an extended stand at this year's ScotPlant, with the firm planning to put on a live demonstration...
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...
Live, Move and Fight: life in the Army Reserves Plant Division
HAVING started as a private soldier in the Army Reserves in 1994, Dave Hanley, now Capt. Dave Hanley, has managed to turn his beloved...
Mecalac launches new site dumpers at VIP event
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK recently launched new site dumper models at an event at its Warwickshire demo ground.
The 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper made its...
“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...
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...
