Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is preparing to showcase an exciting array of products and services at Bauma 2025, with several developments making their worldwide debut. More than 30 machines ranging from one to 120 tonnes will be on display at the 4.000 m2 stand. This includes the manufacturer’s growing line-up of electric machines,…

With two Yanmar SV60-6B mini excavators, contractor John Williams is shaping West Cornwall’s future while uncovering relics of its ancient history. As he delivers modern housing developments to the local community, his work has unexpectedly revealed long-buried traces of the region’s rich tin mining heritage, dating back to the Bronze Age. Cornwall, renowned for its…

Lincolnshire hirer ABBA Plant Hire has invested in a ten-strong fleet of JCB’s new hybrid drive articulated booms and got straight into the Christmas mood with its new purchases. Supplied by dealer TC Harrison JCB, the new machines are the first of JCB’s new diesel / electric hybrid drive A45EH models purchased in the UK….

Ammann has upgraded its advanced Intelligent Compaction system, ACEpro, to make it easier for operators to access the built-in technology. The enhanced system is being integrated into Ammann ARP 75 and ARP 75 C Pivot-Steer Tandem Rollers. Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), the company’s proprietary automatic measurement, control and documentation system, was first launched in 1998….

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. the offer is not restricted to top-end tractor units, but also covers 7.5 tonne tippers and more. Inside the magazine, check out the auction of excavators that closes on 8th January. There’s a choice of Caterpillar and Hitachi models…

Breens Farm Machinery Win Dealer of the Year 2024 Awarded for outstanding performance in sales, service, support and marketing across their region the well-known dealership has firmly established the Takeuchi name right across Ireland. The Takeuchi brand has got stronger and stronger with the help of a strong dealer network. Breens has set the standard…

Southeast of England groundworker Tamdown Group has strengthened both its relationship with Thwaites distributor Ernest Doe & Sons, and its fleet holding of Thwaites dumpers with a further ten machines being purchased in a recent deal. The latest acquisition delivers 5 x 3-ton and 5 x 6-ton straight tip hydrostatic dumpers. As construction activity intensifies…

Caterpillar has revealed the new Cat D8 dozer with advanced technology designed to provide faster more accurate results. The next generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes. The bulldozer’s elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages, and its long undercarriage delivers the D8’s renowned performance of…

North of England hirer Fairfax will this December take delivery of their 750th Thwaites dumper. To mark the occasion the Fairfax Plant Hire team and BTE Plant Sales were invited to Thwaites to tour the factory and meet the team. A special 750th dumper decal was commissioned, this anniversary edition celebrates the relationship of Fairfax…

Walker Plant Group is demonstrating their specialism in Volvo Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) on this week’s front cover. They retail complete, used machines, plus break them for parts and offer a rebuild service. You can view all their complete Walker Plant ADT machines for sale at Plantpages. Check out their website for a HUGE range…

Just two years ago, a 10% electric machine operation was an ambitious target for Stockholm’s pioneering fossil-free construction site. Today, that goal has risen to 50% incorporating even more electric machines from Volvo CE, after a successful first phase that not only proved its feasibility but also delivered numerous additional benefits. The redevelopment of the…

The team at Parkway Plant Sales in Stockport recently celebrated 25 years as a Takeuchi dealer. Reaching this major milestone is significant in the company’s history; Parkway Plant Sales was set up in 1999 to sell the new Takeuchi excavators that had just started to arrive on UK shores. They saw the potential having heard…

CM Plant Hire is reshaping Warwickshire’s historic Alveston village with the help of Yanmar’s SV19VT mini excavator. Owner Chris Meek is delivering high-quality groundwork and landscaping for a £4 million luxury development that blends modern elegance with timeless charm. Nestled in the charming village of Alveston, Warwickshire, Chris Meek of CM Plant Hire is crafting…

It is time for a double celebration. Truck and Plant Pages magazine has reached the 250th issue. Launched pre-lockdown, five years of publishing has brought us to the successful combination of printed magazine and websites for plant, farm machinery, trucks, trailers and vans. The second reason to celebrate is the sight of the first Plant-focused…

New module replicates Komatsu PC490HRD with K100 boom change system Komatsu has revealed the expansion of their model range of Komatsu simulators with the new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator Simulator. The Komatsu simulator add-on module for demolition excavators is designed based on the Komatsu PC490HRD excavator and features the company’s unique K100 boom change…

Yanmar has announced the territory expansion of its Cumbria-based distribution partner, Taylor & Braithwaite, to now cover Yorkshire. As the sole Yanmar dealer for the region, Taylor & Braithwaite will offer Yorkshire customers access to Yanmar’s full line of compact equipment, which includes a diverse selection of excavators – from micro models to 10-tonne tracked…

Browse the photo lineages on this week’s magazine on page 26 and you’ll see Plantmaster’s ‘Deal of the Week’ where we highlight a special machine. This week sees a 2014 JCB 3CX Sitemaster with low hours and is in great condition. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for sale at our sister site www.farmmachinerypages.co.uk…

Caterpillar Inc. will launch its Centennial Celebration during CES 2025, providing visitors the opportunity to reflect on the company’s global impact over the last century as well as envision what’s in store for the future. Caterpillar’s exhibit, “The Next 100 Years: Experience What’s Possible,” will feature a powerful combination of technologies and expertise designed to…

AUSA is launching its next-generation range of compact dumpers with 1,000- and 1,500-kg payloads onto the market. With five new models, AUSA aims to build on the success of its earlier models by equipping them with new features that improve their functionality and promote safety. Optimised design The dumpers’ new angular lines provide built-in practicality….

If you are into road repairs, then the specialist machine on this week’s front cover should be up your street. ND Brown specialise in hot box rental and used hot box sales. These effective tools make sure road repairs are straightforward. Preferring the twin auger versions, as opposed to tipping hot boxes, there is a…