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…

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…

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….

Site dumper manufacturer, Thwaites, has revealed its investment in a significant factory expansion at its Leamington Spa headquarters. The new 43,000 sqm unit, to be sited next to the existing factory array, will open in the summer of 2025. Thwaites, who has manufactured from the same Leamington Spa site since 1937, have continually invested in…

Founded and formed just four and a half years ago, Bedfordshire based MIDA Civil Engineering Ltd has experienced rapid growth in its service and client relationship provision to the housebuilding sector. So much so that it has recently strengthened the business’s own plant fleet holding, with an investment in 33 x new site dumpers from…

AUSA, received this year’s Rental 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards for the D101AEA electric dumper, one of the most compact plug-in dumpers on the market. The 2024 Rental Editor’s Choice Awards represent the equipment rental industry’s best products gaining interest from end-users and rental professionals alike. According to a Rental representative, “Customers from any walk of…

AUSA was one of the key players in this year’s Rental 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards, receiving an award for the D101AEA electric dumper, one of the most compact plug-in dumpers on the market. The 2024 Rental Editor’s Choice Awards represent the equipment rental industry’s best products gaining interest from end-users and rental professionals alike. According…

Kent based national hirer H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, has placed an order for over 100 Thwaites dumpers, via Thwaites approved Northamptonshire based distributor Shellplant. The deal will increase H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd Thwaites dumper fleet holding, all to support a growing customer demand. The deal mix comprises 1-Tonne Hi-Tip and 3-Tonne hydrostatic machines…

Southwest Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor, Tithegrove Ltd have agreed a deal with Thwaites approved distributor CBL to acquire 22 x Thwaites dumpers. The deal is significant as the company has, after a comprehensive 18-month review, decided to purchase and create its own fleet of core range construction equipment. All to support its growing list…

AUSA is launching two new 6-tonne articulated dumpers onto the market. These new models are being introduced to build on the success of their predecessors and are equipped with new features to improve their functionality and increase their safety. New functional design The new rear styling combines design with practicality. The size of the bonnet…

A nice 1 tonne high lift Terex site dumper on this week’s front cover is joined by another three of them available directly from the operator, DWP Recycling. Showing low hours, they are available at £6,650 each and are offered alongside four Takeuchi TB216 mini diggers with a full set of buckets and piped for…

Thwaites have revealed their new ROTATOR 9-tonne dumper that gives the operator a rotating position enabling 360-degree visibility. Designed by Thwaites engineers and built by the UK manufacturing team. The Rotator will reduce risk on site and, the makes claim, should improve productivity whilst delivering the safest, dumper operator experience. What’s in a Name? The…

Mecalac has designed the Revotruck, a unique dumper that combines cab rotation with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already the winner of five awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards “Best of the Best”, the Revotruck builds on the success of the dumper range to offer increases in safety. Although dumpers are an effective means of…

Thwaites has announced the furthering of their distributor agreement and partnership with The Molson Group. The new territory appointment covers the English county of Cumbria and commenced on June 3rd 2024.  Molson Equipment were recently appointed approved distributor for the Northeast of England, following confirmation earlier this year of Molson Young Plant Sales appointment to…

We simply don’t get these every day. Now Walters Group are selling a pair of Kress Pallet carriers. You can read about these heavyweight machines here. These flexible machines have rear dump units and come complete with skips. See the advert on page 11 for the contact details. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for sale…

At Intermat Paris, last month, Thwaites introduced ROPS+, a concept solution that ensures operator safety and standards compliance, with manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 6, effective from spring 2025. The standard refers to front mounted dumpers, with an operating mass of over 3,500 kg & under 4,500kg. The standard states that these machines shall be…

Leading regional hirer Rentool with branches in Hampshire and Dorset, have further expanded their fleet of Thwaites dumpers in a recent deal that saw 4 x 1.5-tonne Power Swivel models enter the fleet for the first time. The wider order of 10 x machines, which includes a mix of 3-tonne & 2-tonne units grows the…

Here’s a tidy machine on this week’s front cover – a Hydrema 22 tonne 922F rear tip dumper. It has flotation tyres fitted and is showing under 5,000 hours and can be bought directly from Ridgway Rentals – check out their advert on page 11 this week. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the HD605-10 rigid dump truck. The manufacturer claims that this ‘Large Class’ machine “sets new benchmarks in safety, productivity, durability, and environmental responsibility.” Designed to maximise productivity while minimising operational costs, the HD605-10 comes with enhanced engine power and torque, along with cutting-edge fuel-saving technologies….