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...
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,...
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...
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...
CASE launches new G-Series Evolution wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has announced an upgrade of its mid-sized wheel loader range with the launch of an eighth model.
The 651G Evolution is intended...
£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
Cat unveils new backhoe loader line
Caterpillar has unveiled four new backhoe loader models that are said to build on the Cat F2 Series
CVT design offers fuel-saving opportunities on new Doosan loader
AS part of Doosan's DL-7 series, the manufacturer has unveiled the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V-compliant wheel loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Boasting...
Volvo launches ‘first of its kind’ collision mitigation system
VOLVO Construction Equipment has launched its Collision Mitigation System for the firm's wheel loaders.
Described as an automatic braking feature that helps to reduce the...
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...
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...
New Hitachi loader tipped to boost productivity on quarries and recycling plants
HITACHI has announced it is launching a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range.
The ZW310-7 is described as providing operators with...
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...
Backhoe progress report
JCB is celebrating 60 years of manufacturing backhoe loaders. The company offers a little perspective on choosing an appropriate machine, with reference to its...
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...
Hitachi debuts Stage V wheel loader
HITACHI has announced the launch of its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.
The ZW220-7 has been described as boasting 'industry-leading safety features' and 'unrivalled comfort'...
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...
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...
On the Case: new loaders prove their worth at composting facility
Case wheel loaders helping local council's environmental efforts by eliminating waste being sent to landfill
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...
Volvo confirms multi-million pound investment in electric wheel loader production
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced a circa $6.3 million investment in electric wheel loader production at its plant in Arvika, Sweden.
The move will allow...
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...
Malcolm Group completes landmark Stage V wheel loader purchase
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up 29 new JCB machines, including the first Stage V 457 wheeled loading shovel in Scotland.
The Linwood-headquartered firm's line-up of...
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...
Latest Cat wheel loader aims to deliver fuel savings
CATERPILLAR has announced that its new 988 GC wheel loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than...
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...
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...
Brokk launches ‘world’s most powerful demolition robot’
BROKK has launched what it describes as the world’s largest and most powerful demolition robot.
The new Brokk 900 is said to feature 25% more power...
Bobcat debuts Super Compact telehandler and company’s ‘most powerful’ compact loaders
BOBCAT has added to its next generation R-Series range with the launch of the new Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler and S86 and T86 compact loaders.
As the...
Bell makes history with 15-machine deal
A historic deal has been struck which has resulted in Hanson using Bell ADTs and wheeled loaders for the first time.
Bell Equipment UK has supplied 15 machines...
