Worth the wait: Highlands firm opts for first Volvo
A Kingussie-based plant hire firm has splashed out on its first ever Volvo compact excavator.
Reid Plant Hire has taken delivery of a a zero swing...
Komatsu adds to MR-5 range of mini-excavators
THE new Komatsu PC24MR‐5 mini-excavator has been added to the manufacturer's MR‐5 range.
Described as being 'powerful and versatile', and boasting the latest EU Stage...
Getting to know… Geoff Smith
KUBOTA is this year celebrating its 25th anniversary as the UK and Ireland’s ‘number one supplier’ of mini-excavators. A whole year of activities to...
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,...
Komatsu upgrades compact mini-excavators
KOMATSU has unveiled an upgraded line of mini-excavators, incorporating new features designed to improve safety, comfort, and versatility, while 'staying true' to the core...
Charging forward with electric mini
Dan Gilkes tests out the new JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator.
Mini digger raffle raises over £20,000 for charity
MORE than £20,000 has been raised for charity in a raffle to win a mini excavator.
Derby-based Bobcat dealer, Butler Reynolds, has announced the winner...
Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022
DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week.
Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
