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…

With a reputation for precision and reliability, G&R Groundworks is tackling complex excavation and utility projects across North Devon. To enhance efficiency in confined spaces, the company has added a Yanmar C12R-C dumper to its fleet – delivering the power, agility, and versatility needed to keep operations running smoothly. G&R Groundworks, a specialist in excavation…

AUSA was one of the key players in this year’s Innovative Products Awards, powered by World of Concrete, receiving an award for the D151AEG electric compact dumper. The Innovative Products Awards, powered by World of Concrete, celebrate the most impressive innovations in concrete equipment, materials, services, and tools across sixteen categories. The AUSA D151AEG electric…

National civil engineering firm MV Kelly has announced a landmark £11 million, two-year fleet deal with Thwaites distributor BTE Plant Sales. This agreement marks the return of Thwaites dumpers to its fleet, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the residential housebuilding groundworks sector. The deal includes a range of Thwaites dumpers, from the 3-tonne forward…

On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 1 & 6 came into effect. Thwaites has worked with its distributors and customers and can confirm the solutions that are now available to ensure contractors and hirers remain safe and compliant. By way of reminder of the changing standard refers to: Part 1:…

Cross Civils & Construction Services, based in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland has purchased a new Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT). The new ADT is the first from Develon at the company and was supplied by Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the new Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland for Develon, formerly Doosan…

This week’s magazine sees Walker Plant Services demonstrating their specialism of Volvo ADT Dumpers on the inside front cover. This includes used machinery sales plus refurbished and used parts sales. A reminder of the huge Euro Auctions sale taking place in Leeds on 22nd-25th January where there will be thousands of items of plant for…

As a New Year dawns, the first dumper deal of 2025 is ready for delivery to Aylesbury based contractors Phillip Gollins General Builder Ltd, from Thwaites approved distributor, Shellplant Sales Ltd. This first deal of the year will see eight, 3-tonne hydrostatic, power swivel Thwaites dumpers, join eight Kubota 1.7-tonne mini-excavators, all fitted with Epiroc…

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. Inside the magazine, check out the news pages where we cover the recent fleet sale of ten Thwaites dumpers for the Tamdown Group and a celebration of the 750th Thwaites dumper for Fairfax. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm…

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…