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...
Liebherr revises mid-sized wheel loader range
LIEBHERR has announced it has redeveloped and 'fundamentally revised' its mid-sized wheel loader range.
The manufacturer explained that the newly-designed lift arm ensures 'maximum' breakout,...
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...
Volvo machines are ‘Central’ focus in Bonnybridge
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has splashed out on the firm's largest ever Volvo loading shovel, the L150H.
The machine is part of a new package of...
Bobcat to launch loader remote-control system
BOBCAT is to launch a new system for its range of compact loaders, which will allow for the operator to control their machine remotely.
The...
Cat on a sugar high
SOLENT Stevedores Limited has made its first investment of Cat wheel loaders from Finning, with the purchase of two 950Ks.
After re-negotiating its contract with the...
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...
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...
JCB DualDrive sends Aberdeen business on the road to time savings
AN Aberdeen-based road surfacing specialist is reportedly benefiting from significant time savings after snapping up one of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive...
Bobcat celebrates one millionth compact loader
CELEBRATIONS to mark production of Bobcat's one millionth compact loader are underway.
For the company that created the compact plant industry in 1958 with the...
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...
JCB donates diggers to quake-hit Nepal
JCB has moved to support the relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal with the donation of diggers and electrical power generators worth around $1 million.
Ten backhoe...
Komatsu creates ‘most versatile’ compact wheel loader in its class
KOMATSU Europe has revealed that it has equipped its latest compact wheel loader with multiple loader linkage options to increase versatility.
In a move to...
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...
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...
Joystick steering trialled at recycling depot
FINNING UK & Ireland and Veolia, a provider of water, waste and energy management, are trialling two Cat 950M wheel loaders with joystick steering at...
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)...
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...
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...
Doosan shows off new Stage V wheel loader
DOOSAN has added the new DL420-7 Stage V wheel loader to its portfolio, boasting a new design, increased fuel efficiency and a more comfortable...
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...
Breedon Aggregates in £1.7m fleet deal
BREEDON Aggregates has invested £1.7 million in seven new machines. The haul includes five new Cat® K-Series wheel loaders from Finning, to support its quarrying...
Gamers to get opportunity to experience feel of operating Volvo machines
GAMERS will get the chance to experience the feel of driving a Volvo Construction Equipment machine thanks to a new partnership with video game...
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...
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...
Finning offers customers the chance to test drive new Cat 265 CTL
FOR a limited time, Finning is offering customers the chance to get behind the wheel of the next generation Cat 265 compact track loader (CTL)...
Yanmar unveils next generation V120 wheel loader
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the introduction of the next generation of its V120 wheel loader.
The machine is described as being 'ideally suited'...
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...
Bobcat dealers assist with Valencia debris removal and recovery efforts
BOBCAT dealers have shown solidarity with Valencia following the catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 217 people.
Several dealers have sent Bobcat machinery,...
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,...
