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...
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...
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...
New Cat loaders aim to simplify machine operation
CATERPILLAR has announced that its next generation of 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders boast a range of features designed to boost productivity by...
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...
G-Series loaders make a Case for design excellence
CASE Construction Equipment has scooped a top design award for its G-Series wheel loaders.
The manufacturer picked up the Good Design Award in the industrial category...
Loading shovel has all Angles covered
A Fife-based supplier of sand and gravel has been singing the praises of a new 25-tonne Volvo L150H loading shovel complete with 4.3m³ rehandling...
New features benefit “flexible” Komatsu loader
MARUBENI-Komatsu has introduced the new WA100M‐8 compact wheel loader to the market, claiming it boasts a host of new features and benefits.
The machine is described...
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...
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...
Volvo CE launches new generation of wheel loaders
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled its new generation wheel loaders.
The manufacturer is introducing the first wave, comprising five revamped models: the L150, L180, L200...
Dumbarton quarry firm doubles down on Volvo
A Dumbarton-based quarry has made its first move to the Volvo brand, having recently taken delivery of a pair of L180H wheel loaders.
Thompson Quarries,...
New wheel loader puts customers ‘firmly in control of their workspace’
HITACHI has taken the wraps off its ZW180-7, a smaller next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range.
The manufacturer said the machine 'epitomises...
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...
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...
New Hyundai model helps carry the load
HYUNDAI has expanded its range of wheeled loaders with the introduction of the HL965.
The new machine has an operating weight of 20,100 kg and...
Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series
DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range.
The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
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...
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...
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...
Kubota to debut new electric articulated wheel loaders
KUBOTA has confirmed plans to unveil two new electric articulated wheel loaders at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer will showcase to the public for the first...
HD Hyundai completes hat-trick of launches at Hillhead
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment launched two heavy crawler excavator models and its largest wheel loader at Hillhead 2024.
The manufacturer unveiled its largest Stage V...
Safety first: SER invests in collision warning system
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has announced it has become the first Finning UK & Ireland customer to purchase a Cat 972 wheel loader with...
Mecalac unveils backhoe loader with rotating cab
THE Mecalac Group is set to unveil its 'groundbreaking' Revo990 backhoe loader, described as the world's first backhoe equipped with a rotating cab.
The rotating cab...
Transparent bucket innovation scoops two top awards
DOOSAN has announced that its wheel loader 'Transparent Bucket' system has won two awards at the international Matexpo Exhibition held in Kortrijk, Belgium.
The product...
Hodge Plant’s new northern sales manager makes “flying start”
GRAHAM Stuart has been appointed northern Scotland sales manager for Hodge Plant, operating out of the firm's site in Nairn.
Graham, who has worked in machinery...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘not to be underestimated’
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the new MT100 mini track loader, which removes the need for manual labour and replaces the use of...
A ‘cool’ solution for demanding port project
The durability of Bell's wheeled loaders in dusty environments was the deciding factor in Westfield Plant & Management Services' decision to buy two machines for a...
Bobcat compact loader inventors earn hall of fame induction
BROTHERS Cyril and Louis Keller, who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat skid-steer loader), have been selected as inductees for...
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...
