Martin Plant Hire expands mini-excavator fleet in milestone year
MARTIN Plant Hire Ltd has considerably expanded its fleet with an order of 28 Kubota mini-excavators in the last 12 months, supplied by HRN...
Mini machines fill the final gap in JCB range
JCB is expanding its Next Generation line of mini and midi-excavators, with the launch of two 2.5-tonne models. Here, Dan Gilkes gives his take...
Rapidly growing contractor snaps up new HD Hyundai minis
TWO of the first HX25Az mini-excavators in the UK have gone to work for Stockport-based Donellon Contractors.
Launched earlier this year, the 2.5-tonne zero-tailswing machine...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
New Bobcat fleet put to work on renewable energy and drainage projects
PSR Turnkey Solutions has purchased new Bobcat mini-excavators and a new Bobcat compact track loader for use on the company’s renewable energy and drainage...
Balmoral groundwork is fit for a King!
A Takeuchi TB257FR has assisted with some impressive groundwork in the creation of the giant thistle and maze design at Balmoral.
When the King’s Garden...
Personal service key to new HD Hyundai purchase
CIVIL engineering contractor B Jeffrey Construction has snapped up its first HD Hyundai HX48AZ midi-excavator.
Purchased from local dealer Taylor & Braithwaite, the York-based firm...
New two-tonne Takeuchi offers ‘greater power and productivity’
THE latest addition to Takeuchi's 3-Series range - the two-tonne TB320 mini-excavator - made its first UK appearance at the recent Hillhead exhibition.
The model...
Develon mini provides a touch of glass in home renovation project
A new Develon DX20Z-7 mini-excavator has been utilised to install panes of glass in a Spanish home.
The two-tonne model was bought by Ciment i...
Develon unveils new one-tonne mini-excavator
DEVELON has announced the launch of the new one-tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator.
The DX10Z-7 replaces the DX10Z and offers a width of only 730mm...
Ayrshire civils specialist adds Sunward diggers to fleet
AYRSHIRE civils and quarry operator Loudounhill Contracts has added Sunward diggers to its plant fleet.
The Newmilns-based business, which specialises in groundworks and hard landscaping...
‘Feature-rich’ models pay off for Takeuchi
TAKEUCHI UK has revealed the TB350R short-tail swing compact excavator has proved ‘very popular’ since its launch last summer.
The company’s first five-tonne short-tail model...
Develon in double mini-excavator launch
DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models.
Both machines are powered by the...
Hitachi in double compact excavator launch
HITACHI Construction Machinery has unveiled two new Zaxis-7 compact excavators.
The ZX95US-7 and ZX95USB-7 Stage-V compliant models are larger than the ZX85-6 and are said...
New Volvo compact excavators introduced
SMT GB is bringing to market two new Volvo compact excavators in the form of the 3.5t EC37 and 4t ECR40.
The models replace the...
Groundworks contractor makes it a double with new CASE excavators
KENDAL-based groundworks contractor Andrew Harvey has snapped up a 2.5-tonne CASE CX25D and nine-tonne CX90D, to assist with a broad range of projects around...
Sunward expands UK dealer network
LC International, formerly known Langham Contracting, has been added to the Sunward dealer network.
The company, based in Rochester, Kent, will look after Kent, south...
Yanmar unveils next-gen electric work machine prototype with enhanced force control
YANMAR has unveiled a prototype of a next generation electric work machine featuring advanced force control at the Construction DX Challenge 2023 in Japan.
Developed...
Bobcat launches new finance scheme for mini-excavators
BOBCAT has launched a new Agility scheme for purchasing mini-excavators.
Under the programme, buyers of Bobcat mini-diggers are offered a new 0% finance plan lasting...
Kubota treats European dealer network to Venice trip to mark milestone year
KUBOTA has marked its 50th year of supplying excavators by taking a cohort of European dealers and distributors on a trip to Venice.
More than...
HRN and Diona Construction join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer
SCOTLAND'S Kubota dealer HRN has teamed up with Diona Construction to develop a pink mini-excavator to help spread awareness of cancer.
Diona recently bought ten...
Kobelco enhances mini-excavator offering with new and updated models
KOBELCO has enhanced its mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new SK26SR-7 and updated SK28SR-7 models.
Both machines follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept,...
New mini-excavator helps groundworks contractor to extend its reach
WOOLLISCROFT Groundworks has added one of the first CASE CX18D mini-excavators in the UK to its fleet.
The Worcestershire-based contractor offers a range of building...
HRN and Hill team up to launch new Kubota mini-excavator in Scotland
KUBOTA'S new eight-tonne mini-excavator, the KX085-5, has debuted in Scotland, complete with a Tefra quick hitch from Hill Engineering.
The mono-boom KX085-5 has been supplied...
Bespoke livery for milestone Kubota mini-excavator
HIRE specialist GR8 Equipment & Tool Hire has taken delivery of the company's 100th Kubota excavator from Hosplant Sales.
Based in Hertfordshire, with further depots...
Develon unveils updated electric-powered mini
DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator.
The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger...
Hire specialist makes major investment in Hitachi diggers
MCGOVERN Plant Hire has invested heavily in new Hitachi machines ranging from ZX33U-6 mini-excavators up to ZX225US-7s, all equipped with the mixed fleet telematics...
Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial.
Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...
Expanding hire business continues Kubota investment
PLANT and tool hire specialist FTH Hire Group has ordered 24 new Kubota mini-excavators from dealer Lister Wilder.
The haul - a combination of one,...
Award-winning operator gives new Takeuchi the thumbs up
TAKEUCHI'S new TB395W wheeled excavator was put through its paces for three days at the recent Plantworx exhibition by Owen Mays, who won the...
