Bespoke solution pays off for West Lothian ground specialist
WEST Lothian-based Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made a significant investment in its plant fleet, bringing in new machines from the Wirtgen Group, Streumaster and...
Rototilt looks to ‘grab’ the initiative with new product launches
ROTOTILT has announced it is continuing its latest series of product launches with a new generation of sorting grabs and multi-grabs.
A new design and...
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,...
JCB unveils ‘industry’s safest’ 1-tonne dumper
JCB has launched a 1-tonne site dumper which it says will become the "safest machine in its class".
Making its debut at the Executive Hire...
Complex issues ironed out thanks to Daltons
EDINBURGH-based specialists, Daltons Demolitions has recently upgraded and increased its fleet of demolition excavators with a large order from Liebherr.
The firm has purchased the...
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...
Komatsu adds to MR-5 range of mini-excavators
THE new Komatsu PC24MR‐5 mini-excavator has been added to the manufacturer's MR‐5 range.
Described as being 'powerful and versatile', and boasting the latest EU Stage...
Hyundai debutants are A-ok at bauma 2019
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has introduced its first A-series excavators and wheel loaders at bauma 2019.
The manufacturer said the 22-ton HX220A L and the...
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...
Trailer firm set to Dig deep
VISITORS to the Indespension stand at ScotPlant 2018 will get the chance to see the DigaDoc, the firm's latest innovation in plant trailers.
Designed to...
Steelwrist unveils new Powertilt solution
Tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist is to launch a new Powertilt with front pin lock technology, in co-operation with Parker/Powertilt AG.
The Steelwrist Powertilt is a “marriage”...
Atlas Copco introduces Stage V mobile generators
ATLAS Copco has launched four new models to its QAS 5 range of mobile diesel generators.
The addition of the EU Stage V compliant QAS...
Attention to detail pays off for Highland firm
INVERNESS-based Highland Hammer Hire is seeing out the year with a bang, having recently wrapped up a "brilliant" deal for multiple attachments that had...
Bobcat launches new portable generators
BOBCAT has announced the launch of its new PG40 and PG50 portable generators.
Powered by Stage V D24 engines and Stamford alternators, the models replace...
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...
Liebherr introduces new Stage V compact wheeled excavators
LIEBHERR has launched its new Stage V-compliant compact wheeled excavators.
The A 910 Compact Litronic and A 912 Compact Litronic wheeled excavators are the two...
Sewer solution proves anything but a Drag
GROUNDFORCE'S new 10m Drag Box extension helped Morrison Construction complete a sewer improvement project as part of Scottish Water’s investment programme.
The trench support product...
JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
Red Rhino launches upgraded 5000+ jaw crusher
RED Rhino Crushers has announced improvements to its 5000+ jaw crusher, designed to boost crushing capacity and operational speed for demolition, construction, and skip...
Compact Volvo just the ticket for Freuchie fleet
WALLACE Roofing and Building Contractors of Freuchie near Glenrothes, has added another new Volvo compact excavator to its existing fleet of a Volvo BL71...
Homework pays off for Lemac
SINCE the firm was formed over 25 years ago through one of the founding directors, Noel McCann, the "Bucket Man", Lemac Engineering UK has...
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...
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...
J MAC unveils updated compact telehandler
J MAC Ltd has announced the 2025 version of the JMT1500 compact road towable telehandler.
The model is said to have 'many' improvements which have...
Doosan unveils ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheel loaders
DOOSAN has launched what it describes as the industry’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system.
The system allows operators to see blind spots in front...
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...
Loader lights up site
A Liebherr L 586 XPower wheel loader has helped illuminate the Dowideit Recycling GmbH machine park in Wustermark, Germany - quite literally!
Hybrid shredder looks to offer best of both worlds to customers
THE team behind the HAAS TYRON slow-speed shredder has converted the machine into a hybrid model, as part of efforts to become more environmentally...
Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio
KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11.
The model, which was shown for the first time to a...
Hitachi strikes deal for new electric machinery company in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery has announced an agreement to develop electric machinery for the European market.
The manufacturer has formed the agreement with KTEG Kiesel Technologie...
