Arnold Plant Hire has become the first UK rental company to invest in a fleet of JCB Teleskid machines – taking delivery of six 3TS-8W models in a landmark deal. Supplied by Gunn JCB, the new machines are fully specified for the waste and recycling sector with factory-fitted guarding and heavy-duty solid tyres. The investment…

Caterpillar has revealed their new Cat® 775 rigid dump truck – the first next generation design of off-highway trucks for the company. Distinguishing it from the previous 775 models, this 65-tonne (71-ton) payload hauler is engineered to enable fully autonomous capabilities in the future.  Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Group President of Construction Industries commented, “The design…

Kubota has unveiled the new SVL75-3 compact track loader which delivers powerful capability in a compact and durable package. At the heart of the SVL75-3 is a 74 HP Kubota engine, delivering impressive torque to tackle a wide range of tasks, including digging, grading, material handling, and dumping. This machine is built to thrive in…

Bobcat has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new machines. The new large high flow models – the TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive and TL43.80HF V-Drive – all utilise the ‘V-Drive’ continuous transmission system. Florian Hilbert, Product Manager for Telehandlers, Bobcat EMEA commented, “With the V-Drive models added to the existing range, Bobcat still…

Bobcat has revealed the company’s new groundbreaking R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavator models for the first time. The new generation R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators include the E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models, replacing the previous M-Series E17, E17z, E19 and E20z machines, respectively. The M-Series, originally introduced in 2014, has now been succeeded by…

 Wates Group sees hydrogen as a major contributor to its plans to reduce carbon emissions across its operations after successfully trialling a JCB generator powered by the fuel. The company, one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion generator on a site near…

Komatsu has revealed an upgraded PW148-11 wheel loader prototype at Bauma 2025. This upgrade aligns the 14-tonne short-tail bestseller with the same features of the recently launched PW168-11 and PW198-11 models, including a new design, reduced transport height, enhanced operator comfort, and increased durability. All-wheel-steering option for better manoeuvrability Included in the upgrade is an…

If You are involved in the construction, aggregate or demolition business, then pay attention to the trucks available directly from the operator MHH Contracting on this week’s front cover. Buying directly from the operator could get you a good deal on these 2018 Scania P450 8×4 tippers with heavy duty rams and easy Sheet systems….

Two new JCB Hydradigs have been earning their keep from day one of their delivery to a waste management company in Northern Ireland – thanks to their ability to do multiple jobs. Purchased by Portadown-based ABC Waste Management, the JCB Hydradig 110W Plus was supplied by dealer Dennison JCB. It joins a JCB TM320 Wastemaster,…

Volvo CE is introducing the new A30 Electric and A40 Electric – the world’s first serial-produced battery-electric articulated haulers of their size class. As inventor of the world’s first articulated hauler, it is a pivotal step forward for Volvo CE to create the first electric hauler of its kind. Signalling the start of a new…

Construction companies operating cement mixers could learn about delivering in tight spaces from Radbournes who have just put an 18 tonne Iveco Eurocargo mixer into service with a payload of 4m3. This truck can deliver into much tighter spaces than a typical 6×4 or 8×4 mixer. Road construction specialists should take a look at the…

Komatsu is introducing the new WA170M-11 wheel loader, expanding its wheel loader series in the 9-10 tonne operating weight range. This new model, developed and produced in Hannover, Germany, will be shown for the first time to a wider audience at Bauma 2025. With an operating weight of around 10 tonnes, the WA170M-11 is a…

One of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland is delivering time savings of up to 30 per cent for a road surfacing specialist. Purchased by Aberdeen-based L B McRonald, the new 3CX Pro model is used for pavement and road surfacing projects along with tarring, kerbing and concrete work. Supplied…

AUSA has launched its first electric rough terrain forklift, the C151E, alongside its low-emission combustion engine version, the C151H, and a new 6-tonne reversible drive dumper, the DR602AHG. C151E: The Electric Rough Terrain Forklift AUSA’s renewed 1.5-tonne rough terrain forklift range has been redesigned to optimise performance and efficiency. With this new model, AUSA now…

Check out the details of this Saturday’s CVA auction in North London on behalf of the J O’D Group. there is plenty of machinery on offer in this unreserved sale. There is a potential to grab a bargain excavator or wheel loader. There’s plenty more plant advertised for sale in the magazine from dealers such…

As part of Caterpillar’s annual product update program, the latest PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 models provide multiple operator comfort, efficiency and equipment management upgrades compared to their previous models. Offering milling widths from 79.1 to 98.6 in (2010 to 2505 mm), the Cat® PM600 and PM800 cold planer series deliver high-production and efficient…

Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening has launched the electric QH443E, the company’s latest innovation in tracked cone crushers. The new QH443E is Sandvik’s flagship Q-Range electric-driven cone plant. It takes a significant step towards bridging the gap between tracked mobile, wheeled portable, and stationary plants by combining electric drives and track mobility on a single…

Lawson Haulage and Crane Hire has chosen Grove mobile cranes for the first time, and it’s a choice that is already paying dividends. The company’s new 250 t GMK5250XL-1 enjoyed a successful first job changing out two turning wheels during a shutdown of the Egger UK wood plant in Hexham, Northumberland. Handling loads of 25…

Volvo CE and Unicontrol have announced their intention to partner to introduce the software company’s 3D machine control technology in Volvo excavators. The partnership will allow Volvo CE to ensure its advanced technology is made open, accessible and easy to use for improved efficiency. Offering one interface with one set of hardware, the technology has…

Launching later this summer the 2-tonne electric dumper will join the company’s 3-tonne machine to create a range of compact, eco-alternative powered machines. The machines have both been designed with contractors and hirers in mind, offering the same build quality, robust design and engineering excellence that is ubiquitous across the Thwaites range. Thwaites General Sales…