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...

Caterpillar launches two new mini excavator models

CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new four-tonne Cat 304 and five-tonne Cat 305 CR next generation mini hydraulic excavators. The manufacturer said the machines deliver more...

ScotPlant 2016 on course to be the biggest yet!

ScotPlant 2016 is on track to be the biggest event in the show's distinguished history. With more than four months still remaining, exhibitor numbers are...

Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership

Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec

Brokk solution helps demolition robots stay connected

BROKK has announced the launch of Brokk Connect 2.0, described as the next step for the online platform for connected Brokk robots. Brokk Connect was...
Bobcat trencher

Bobcat introduces next-generation augers and trenchers

BOBCAT has introduced new auger and trencher attachments that are compatible with a selection of the company’s loader, mini-excavator and telehandlers. The new line of...

Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet

A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects. Kilmarnock based...

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...
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New Indeco breaker

The latest in Indeco's range of hydraulic breakers, the HP 2750 was specifically designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a few emerging...

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...

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...

Silver service: Takeuchi marks 25 years in UK

TAKEUCHI is celebrating 25 years of operating in the UK this year. The manufacturer began trading in the UK market in 1996 and has...

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...
New Komatsu loaders for bauma

Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders

KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025. The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...

Kubota launches compact telehandler

KUBOTA UK has expanded into the materials handling sector with the launch of its first telehandler. The KTH4815-2 compact machine boasts an overall width of...

Kobelco launches two new Short Radius excavators

KOBELCO is adding two new Short Radius (SR) excavators to its portfolio in the form of the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SR(N)LC-7. SR machines are described as...

New Hitachi wheel loader to bring ‘exceptional efficiency’ to European customers

HITACHI is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range, which has been tipped to enhance productivity on quarries and...

Steelwrist launches new tiltrotator for smaller excavators

STEELWRIST is introducing the new X02 tiltrotator, described as suitable for 1.5-2.5t excavators. The product will be shown for the first time at the Swedish...

Piletec adds two new piling hammers to hire fleet

PILETEC has launched two new piling attachments designed to save civils contractors time and money. The new hire products are an ICE side-grip hammer by...

Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet

ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...

Komatsu Europe expands wheeled excavator range with double launch

KOMATSU Europe has announced the launch of the new PW168-11 and PW198-11 short-tail wheeled excavators. The models expand the range of options in the 16-20t...

Breaker maintenance – say farewell to bad habits

Ralf Majchrzak, spokesperson for hydraulic attachments, Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment, explains how to get maximum longevity from a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker. METICULOUS maintenance of a...

Positive feedback for new Kobelco midi diggers

KOBELCO has announced that customers across Europe have been putting the manufacturer's next-generation SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 midi excavators to work. A number have already been...
Kubota KX060

Kubota launches three new five-tonne models

KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators. The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback. The manufacturer revealed...
Mini-excavator on construction site

Develon adds to mini-excavator portfolio

DEVELON has introduced the new DX25Z-7 mini-excavator. Weighing 2,691kg, the model is powered by a Kubota D1305 Stage V-compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) at...
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Sandvik puts in a shift

AN Indian quarry operator is using a Sandvik BA2424 hydraulic breaker to increase basalt production at its facility in Gujarat. Amrut Quarry, a pioneering quarry...

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...

Taking control: Rototilt launches own joysticks at bauma

ATTACHMENT specialist Rototilt has been unveiling its own joysticks at bauma 2022. The manufacturer had previously announced the launch of the Rototilt Control concept –...
Atlas Copco ZBC 1000-1200

Atlas Copco launches largest ZBC energy storage system

ATLAS Copco has launched what it described as the 'largest energy storage system (ESS) available on the market'. The ZBC 1000-1200 delivers 1MW of power...

Genie’s next gen TraX system redesigned to ‘simplify’ maintenance

GENIE has announced that its next generation TraX system has been redesigned to simplify maintenance while delivering the same 'no compromises' performance. Genie TraX is...