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….

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…

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…

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…