Cat launches next generation compact track loaders
CATERPILLAR has announced that the next generation Cat 255 and 265 compact track loaders are a 'ground-up redesign' of the previous D3 series, improving...
CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman
THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...
Major milestone for JCB backhoe loader
JCB is celebrating the firm's 750,000th backhoe loader rolling off the production line.
The milestone machine was produced at the manufacturer's factory in Rocester, Staffordshire...
New Cat loader vows to deliver ‘easy operation’ and ‘low’ owning costs
CATERPILLAR has described the new Cat 966 GC wheel loader as a 'versatile' machine with a range of features designed for 'reliable, performing and...
JCB updates 3CX backhoe loader
JCB has announced the launch of a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine.
Features include a revised Command Plus cab;...
JCB goes platinum to mark significant anniversary
THE first 'Platinum Edition' 3CX backhoe loaders, produced to mark JCB's 70th anniversary, have been unveiled.
70 of the machines, in livery last seen more...
Terex offers flexible finance package
TEREX has launched a 0% finance package across its latest range of emissions-compliant backhoe loaders.
“Over the past few years we’ve seen the construction industry slowly...
Liebherr loader proves to be good with wood at processing site
A specialist producer of wood-based panel products has added a Liebherr wheeled loader to its UK fleet.
Egger UK makes chipboard for use in homes,...
JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026
JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week.
The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...
Liebherr upgrades XPower wheel loaders
LIEBHERR is updating its L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower wheel loaders to boost performance levels.
The manufacturer revealed it has reinforced the lift arms and overhauled the working...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
Miller unveils special-edition Jubilee buckets
MILLER Ground-breaking has announced the launch of seven special-edition buckets to celebrate seven decades of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The first bucket marks both...
Liebherr expands compact loader portfolio
LIEBHERR has announced it has overhauled its compact loaders and expanded the series with the new L 504 model.
Innovations include a redesigned cab which...
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...
Liebherr restores 60-year-old wheel loader prototype
LIEBHERR has restored one of its first wheel loader prototypes - a 60-year-old LSL 1500.
The machine is the oldest preserved Liebherr wheel loader...
Bobcat to give UK debut to new compact track loader
BOBCAT has revealed that the first showing of the new T650 compact track loader in the UK will take place at Hillhead 2026.
The Stage...
JCB updates popular machines with Stage V engines
JCB has launched a new 55kW 3CX ECO backhoe loader with EU Stage V-compliant engine.
The manufacturer revealed the machine delivers 'improved operator comfort and...
Bobcat introduces next evolution of compact loaders
BOBCAT has unveiled the next evolution of its compact loader line-up at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas.
Among the newly evolved R-Series loaders, the T86‑2...
Cat wheel loaders deliver large fuel savings for waste management firm
RESOURCE and waste management company FCC Environment has invested in a fleet of Cat 966 XE wheel loaders from Finning UK & Ireland after...
Reduced emissions for V80 compact loader
Yanmar's V80 compact wheel loader has been described by the manufacturer as ‘easy to handle’ even in challenging conditions.
Witney Plant Hire add new Bobcats to their fleet
Witney Plant Hire Ltd has expanded their fleet of Bobcat compact tracked loaders with the purchase of three new models from Promac Solutions Limited....
Collier makes it a Volvo treble
COLLIER Quarrying & Recycling has completed a hat-trick of Volvo loading shovels, having taken delivery of a new L220H.
The Cowdenbeath-based business said the machine...
Hitachi to debut Zaxis-6 excavator and hybrid wheel loader
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has revealed the stars of the show at Intermat this week will be the new ZX300LC-6 medium excavator and...
New Develon wheel loader for waste handling work shown for first time
DEVELON is presenting for the first time a new design of wheel loader aimed at the waste handling industry at this week's Resource &...
Born in the USA
TRACING its roots back to the agricultural equipment industry in the 1850s, US manufacturer Gehl is now celebrating 40 years of designing and producing...
Cumbrian firm expands fleet with new wheel loaders
CUMBRIAN-based Stevens Equipment Rental has announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of three Cat K-Series wheel loaders from Finning, the exclusive dealer of...
Doosan Bobcat aims to capitalise on India’s growing compact market
DOOSAN Bobcat has set its sights on the Indian compact construction machinery sector after opening a new backhoe loader plant in the country.
The manufacturer's...
Technology helps Mecalac gear up for efficiencies
MECALAC has announced that, from this month, Powershift transmission capability will be available as an added extra for its TLB870 backhoe loader.
The technology, when paired...
A history of the backhoe
1948 – Major Loader introduced, the first European hydraulic loader
1951 – Smaller Master Loader joins the line. At £75, JCB sold 2,000
1953...
Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant
DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant.
Under the agreement, selected models will...
