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Skid-steer solidity

RECYCLABLE materials processor Ideal Waste Paper (IWP) has purchased three new Bobcat S510 skid-steer loaders for use in the company’s materials recycling facility (MRF)...

Platinum backhoe set to help train future plant operators

A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to help train operators of the future. Sheffield-based K-Plant Hire...
JCB 490 wheel loader

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...

Doosan announces five new compact wheel loaders

FOLLOWING the signing of a supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has announced details of the new range of 3.5 to 5-tonne compact wheel...

Nuns learn to operate Bobcat loader to restore new home

NUNS in the Czech Republic have been learning to operate a Bobcat skid-steer loader in the restoration of their new home. After more than two...
Refurbished Volvo L350F wheeled loader

Wheeled loader rebuild showcases potential for sustainable innovation

BUILDING materials specialist Heidelberg Materials UK has worked with SMT on a project to extend the life of a Volvo L350F wheeled loader and...

Doosan double for Breedon in Scotland

Breedon Group's Scottish operations have been boosted by the addition of two new Doosan Stage IV wheel loaders. The DL550-5 and DL450-5 have been put...

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...
Bobcat loaders at Demo Days event

New loaders take centre stage at Bobcat Demo Days

THE new loader range was the focus of attention at the recent Bobcat Demo Days event in Dobris, Czech Republic. The new R-Series skid-steer and...

JCB does 24 machine deal with Diggerland

A fleet of 24 JCB skid steers will be entertaining thousands of children for years to come after being purchased for use as attractions...

Cat unveils new wheel loader offering ‘increased productivity while using less fuel’

CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of the new Cat 995 wheel loader. The machine builds on the success of the 994K and is said to...

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...

New Cat wheel loaders launched

CATERPILLAR has revealed that its new 980 and 982 XE wheel loaders are up to 10% more productive when compared to the previous 980M...
Cat 250 skid steer loader

Cat launches eight new skid steer and compact track loaders

CATERPILLAR has launched eight new next generation Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs – the 250, 260,...

Volvo adds high-speed driveline option to loaders

VOLVO has introduced a new high-speed driveline option for its L45H and L50H wheel loaders. Said to offer speeds of up to 50km per hour...

Staying Active: TLB890 impresses experienced operator

BALGOWNIE has supplied S & S Plant with the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology. The unit is described as...

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;...

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...

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...

Bobcat turns up the heat with new loader developments

BOBCAT has revealed a number of new developments in the manufacturer’s range of  compact loaders for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market,...

Fastest digger on earth revealed

The world-famous JCB GT has been crowned the fastest digger on earth after reaching speeds of more than 70 miles an hour in Australia. Racing in...
CASE 421G

Case launches new 421G wheel loader

CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G. Boasting an...

New model completes Mecalac backhoe loader range

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has added to its backhoe loader offering with the all-new TLB880. The model completes the manufacturer's range, which already comprised the...

JCB takes next step on electric journey

JCB has expanded its E-Tech battery electric range, with the launch of the 403E compact wheeled loader. Dan Gilkes recently visited JCB’s HQ to...
Develon waste wheel loader at RWM

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 &...
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Dumbarton firm buys first Cat 972M XE

SCOTTISH quarrying expert, William Thompson & Son are the first UK firm to invest in the new Cat 972M XE Wheel Loader. The recent purchase will...

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...

Bobcat compact loader earns top design accolade

THE new Bobcat L85 compact wheel loader has been honoured at the 2021 iF Design Awards. The machine triumphed in an automobiles/vehicles subcategory decided by...

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...

UK Government gives green light for JCB to test hydrogen-powered backhoe on UK roads

THE UK Government has approved the use of the world’s first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine on UK roads. Special dispensation, under a...