Mini digger generates ‘very positive’ interest at Executive Hire Show
YANMAR Compact Equipment Europe has hailed its appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show as a 'resounding success'.
The manufacturer said the star attraction on its...
Yanmar displays first electric mini excavator prototype
YANMAR Compact Equipment has taken the wraps off the manufacturer's first electric mini excavator prototype.
The SV17e is aimed at the European market and sits...
Kubota confirmed as sponsor for micro-excavator operator challenge
KUBOTA has revealed it will sponsor the ‘Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year’ category at this year's Best UK Plant Operator competition, hosted by UK...
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...
Komatsu Europe extends mini-excavator portfolio
KOMATSU Europe is extending its electric mini-excavator range with the new PC26E-6.
The move has been described as marking a key milestone in the manufacturer's...
Gordon Bow Plant Hire makes first Kubota purchase
GORDON Bow Plant Hire has completed its first Kubota purchase in the shape of ten U48-4 excavators.
The Broxburn-based hire specialist bought the 4.8 tonne machines...
Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis
LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology.
GKD Technologies has...
Electric models amongst new CASE D-Series range
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the manufacturer's new mini-excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from one to six-tonne, including two electric options.
The...
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...
New Bobcat minis launched at bauma 2025
BOBCAT has been debuting the firm's new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavator models, alongside an upgrade to the R2-Series E88, at bauma 2025 this week.
The...
JCB develops its first electric mini excavator
JCB has delivered more than 50 of its first fully electric mini excavators.
Kobelco takes the wraps off next generation mini excavators
KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK50SRX-7 and SK58SRX-7 mini excavators.
The manufacturer explained the machines deliver 'increased performance and productivity' and...
Takeuchi completes hat-trick of new compact excavators
TAKEUCHI introduced three new compact excavators at bauma 2022 as the recently launched TB335R was joined by the brand new TB350R and TB395W models.
Many...
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...
Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers
TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...
Tracked expansion for northern newcomer
STILL a relative newcomer to the Scottish market, Takeuchi seems to be maintaining a steady pipeline of new product announcments.
The coming months will...
Mini excavator helps deliver eco-friendly homes
A new Bobcat mini digger is reportedly helping a builder to deliver eco-friendly houses more quickly.
JR Green Build Ltd has purchased a Bobcat R-Series E27...
Search is on for oldest working Takeuchi in the UK and Ireland
TAKEUCHI UK has embarked on a mission to search for the oldest working Takeuchi machine in the UK and Ireland.
The initiative is part of...
SANY electric mini a ‘game-changer’ for UK market
FOLLOWING its debut to the UK market at the recent Executive Hire Show, SANY UK has announced the launch of its new SY19E electric...
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...
Kubota UK marks one of its largest ever single equipment deals
KUBOTA UK has revealed details of one of the largest single equipment deals in its history.
GGH Hire has taken delivery of the first of...
Electric digger training to help Londoners access construction jobs
DESCRIBED as a 'world first', JCB has provided a mini excavator to a skills provider to allow for training on electric diggers.
The manufacturer delivered...
Robustrack confirms UK dealership for Eurocomach machines
ROBUSTRACK has announced it will be exclusively offering Eurocomach mini and midi excavators and skid steers in the UK.
The business said it sees Eurocomach excavators,...
Bobcat extends R2-Series range with eight-tonne offering
BOBCAT has expanded its R2-Series mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new E88 eight-tonne Stage V compliant model.
The machine replaces the E85 M-Series...
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...
Yanmar Compact Equipment celebrates mini-excavator production milestone
YANMAR Compact Equipment has marked a major production milestone after the 300,000th mini-excavator rolled off the production line at the firm's Chikugo Plant in...
Miller time for new compact excavators
WICK-based housebuilding and groundwork contractor M M Miller has snapped up two brand new Volvo EC60E compact excavators.
The firm has become one of the...
Silver service: Takeuchi marks 25 years in UK
TAKEUCHI is celebrating 25 years of operating in the UK this year. The manufacturer began trading in the UK market in 1996 and has...
Bobcat launches new mechanical couplers for mini-excavator range
BOBCAT has announced it had added to its quick coupler portfolio with a full selection of new mechanical pin grabber systems available for the...
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...
