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...
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...
Rental boosts charity
FOLLOWING the recent purchase of a Kubota U55-4 by Harborough Hire, the company has announced that it will be donating the first 12 months...
Kubota launches three new five-tonne models
KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators.
The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback.
The manufacturer revealed...
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...
Volvo excavators to see Direct action
HIRE Direct Plant and Tool of Ascot Berkshire has added seven Volvo EC15C and 14 Volvo ECR25D compact excavators to its fleet of mobile equipment.
The deal...
Compact Volvos are ‘Taylor-made’ for Fife firm
A Glenrothes-based groundworks specialist has confirmed he's sticking with Volvo compact excavators, having switched to the manufacturer a year ago.
Brian Taylor, proprietor of B...
Marubeni-Komatsu adds to utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd (MKL) has appointed Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers as a dealer to cover the south west area of the UK.
Covering all TA, EX,...
Highway infrastructure business goes electric with new mini
EUROVIA Contracting, a national highway infrastructure company, has taken delivery of the UK’s first 100% electric-powered Volvo ECR25 mini excavator.
The battery operated digger has...
Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...
Doosan unveils new eight-tonne mini
DOOSAN has taken the wraps off the new DX85R-7 eight-tonne Stage V mini-excavator.
The reduced tail swing (RTS) model utilises an 'improved' upper structure platform...
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...
JCB develops its first electric mini excavator
JCB has delivered more than 50 of its first fully electric mini excavators.
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...
Kubota looks to drive down emissions with double machine launch
KUBOTA has added to its Smart Energy Solutions range with the launch of an LPG-powered mini digger and a fully electric track dumper.
The new...
Mini digger auctioned off to raise funds to fight prostate cancer
A new Doosan DX10z 1 tonne mini excavator is being auctioned to raise money to fight prostate cancer.
Bidding is taking place throughout most of...
Reduced tail swing mini to take pride of place for SANY at ‘key event’
SANY has revealed the firm's Executive Hire Show line-up will include the SY26C mini-excavator with reduced tail swing.
The manufacturer is returning to the event,...
Innovation “essential” in crowded compact market
JCB has added four new models to its new generation compact excavator range.
Featuring operating weights of 4.8-5.7 tonnes, the midis are available in conventional,...
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...
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...
Mini-excavator launch marks a Doosan double
DOOSAN has launched the first of the company’s next generation mini-excavator range with new shared global styling.
The DX50Z-7 5.4-tonne and DX55R-7 5.7-tonne Stage V-compliant...
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...
Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase
YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition.
The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...
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...
Landmark Kubota sale brings welcome boost for charity
SHELLPLANT has surpassed 5,000 Kubota mini-excavator sales - and delivered a welcome boost for charity in the process.
The Northamptonshire-based company has been partnered with...
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...
Takeuchi set to dig deep for construction charity
TAKEUCHI will be raising funds for the construction charity the Lighthouse Club over the course of three days at Plantworx 2023.
As part of the...
Latest Yanmar models added to MTS portfolio
MTS Plant has added the latest models from Yanmar’s 2019 compact portfolio to its hire fleet.
The move means operators now have access to the...
Massive order boosts Morris Leslie expansion plans
Morris Leslie Plant Hire said it "wasn't a difficult decision" to invest in 66 new Volvo compact excavators. The firm has also snapped up five reduced...
J MAC adds two more models to growing fleet
J MAC has revealed the business is continuing to add new models to its ever-expanding line-up and is currently looking for dealers to expand...
