£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
Industry gears up for ScotPlant 2018
THE construction equipment sector is on the road to ScotPlant 2018.
Final preparations are underway for the trade event, which returns to the Royal Highland...
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.
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...
Miller UK teams up with Malcolm on Scottish jobs
DRAINAGE works carried out for schools and hospitals across Scotland have benefited from Miller UK equipment.
The works have been completed by Malcolm Construction, with...
Develon enters European dozer market with new DD130
DEVELON has entered the European dozer market with the launch of the new DD130.
The manufacturer said one of the biggest differences between the machine...
New features boost Doosan fuel efficiency
DOOSAN has introduced a new super long reach version of its DX225LC-5 crawler excavator.
Featuring 8.5m boom and 6.2m arm components, the DX225SLR-5 model has been...
Cat unveils latest Next Generation excavators
CATERPILLAR has debuted its latest excavators – the Next Generation 330 and 330 GC.
The 30-ton (27.2-tonne) size class excavators are described by the manufacturer...
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...
Inverness firm joins Volvo family
CS Machinery Sales Ltd, the dedicated sales division of Inverness-based Campbell Plant Hire Ltd, has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer...
Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator
TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...
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...
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...
New Hitachi excavator offers ‘ultimate peace of mind’
HITACHI has unveiled the largest Zaxis-7 model in its super long front excavator range.
The ZX490LCH-7 HE16LD with 16m reach has a longer boom and...
Mecalac swings into action with three new launches
MECALAC has announced the launch of three new swing loaders.
The AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210 machines.
The...
Mecalac unveils ‘world-first’ electric six-tonne dumper
MECALAC has unveiled what it describes as the first 100% electric six-tonne dumper in the world.
The all-new eMDX is said to mark a 'major...
A whole new level
Dan Gilkes gives his verdict on the latest additions to the JCB X Series excavator line-up
JCB has taken a major step forward with the launch...
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...
Yanmar to appoint new network of UK dealers
YANMAR has pledged its commitment to the UK construction equipment market after announcing it plans to increase access to its machinery portfolio via a...
Bobcat expands snow clearance solutions portfolio
BOBCAT has announced a wider choice of snow clearance solutions ahead of the winter season.
The Snow Solutions range combines an expanded number of carriers...
CASE expands compact loader portfolio
CASE Construction Equipment has added to its compact portfolio with new backhoe and electric mini track loaders.
The manufacturer is entering the European sub-80hp backhoe...
Patented vandal guards to be officially launched at Hillhead digital event
A new range of protective guards developed for Hitachi Construction Machinery UK is being officially launched at Hillhead Show Digital.
Plastics manufacturer Norplast developed the...
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...
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...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
Taylor & Braithwaite hope to make maximum impact
TAYLOR & Braithwaite is looking to open people's eyes to the benefits of compact screening and crushing during its ScotPlant debut with a range...
New engcon series is easy as 1-2-3
ENGCON has announced the launch of the 1-2-3 Series – described as a new product classification designed to make it easier for customers 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,...
Merlo embraces modular concept
Telehandler specialist Merlo has introduced the new evolution of its ROTO range of rotating turret machines, created with the new modular concept.
Line in the sand: CDE plant gives rise to increased production
A new CDE wet processing plant has reportedly helped to double production at D’Arcy Sands’ Wexford site.
