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...
Double launch completes Bobcat’s M-series Stage V loader range
BOBCAT has completed the company’s M-series range of Stage V compliant skid-steer and compact track loaders with the introduction of the new S550 and S590...
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...
Skips reloaded
WASTE handling systems developer Boughton Engineering has announced what it describes as “a completely new range of skip loaders”, to be known generically as...
Historic Bobcat loader successfully restored
A Bobcat dealer in Latvia has successfully restored an extremely rare 50-year-old Bobcat M-600D skid-steer loader.
The model was manufactured under licence by Scheid Maschinenfabrik GmbH in Germany in...
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...
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...
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...
Hitachi introduces five-tonne battery-powered excavator
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has announced the launch of a five-tonne battery-powered excavator.
The ZX55U-6EB has inherited the short tail swing of the diesel-powered...
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...
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 launches first full electric wheeled loader
JCB is launching the company's first full electric wheeled loader.
The 403E is said to boast the largest standard battery pack in its class, with...
Natural Evolution: CASE updates compact wheel loader portfolio
CASE has announced an update of its compact wheel loader line, with the launch of four F-Series Evolution models.
The 21F, 121F, 221F and 321F...
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...
SANY reports ‘overwhelming response’ at Plantworx 2023
SANY UK has hailed the recent Plantworx exhibition a 'resounding success' for the business.
The manufacturer used the event to showcase its latest range of...
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 looks to make an Impact with cab-free loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment is presenting Impact at bauma 2025, a new machine concept said to mark a 'significant step forward' in construction technology for the...
Liebherr’s first telescopic wheel loader unveiled
LIEBHERR has introduced the L 509 Tele, a telescopic wheel loader which combines the lift height and reach of a regular telescopic loader with...
Volvo electric wheel loader scoops prestigious design award
VOLVO Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning a Red Dot product design award for its L120 Electric wheel loader.
The manufacturer said the machine’s modern...
New CASE backhoe series ‘over 60 years in the making’
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the new backhoe loader SV Series, featuring an expanded cab and new Stage V engine.
"The new backhoe loader SV...
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 &...
Case closed on new compact wheel loaders for Roger Bullivant
Foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant has purchased seven Case Construction Equipment 321E, Compact Wheel Loaders.
Ordered to replace an aging fleet of loading shovels, Roger...
All-electric compact track loader unveiled at technology event
DOOSAN Bobcat has introduced what it describes as the world's first all-electric compact track loader.
The Bobcat T7X was on display at CES 2022 -...
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.
Cat unveils handful of new attachments for loaders
CATERPILLAR has launched new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL).
Described as 'ideal'...
CASE looks to clean up on major sustainability project
CASE Construction Equipment is providing equipment to support a major, multi-year environmental project.
The manufacturer, partnered with parent company CNH Industrial and media platform 4...
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...
New Doosan machine proves its worth in Lerwick
A new Doosan DL450-5 wheel loader has been purchased by Tulloch Developments and is proving its worth loading and stockpiling materials at the Staney Hill quarry...
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 in seventh heaven with new loader range
DOOSAN has introduced the manufacturer's new DL-7 wheel loader range.
Powerful by Stage V-compliant engines, seven models are being launched in the first phase: the DL280-7,...
