Thwaites is launching an all-new, all electric 3-tonne dumper. The machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind. The 3-tonne electric machine that was displayed at BAUMA, will be an advanced concept machine, with the go to market version being available in 2023. Thwaites General Sales Manager, Andy Sabin said, “As the demand…

A construction company is charging ahead with plans for an electric equipment fleet. Isle of Wight-based MCM Construction has bought three new electric JCB machines – adding to a three-strong existing electric JCB fleet. The new JCB 19C-1E mini excavator, 1TE site dumper and 525-60E Loadall models join a further Loadall, electric Dumpster and power…

JCB has launched a new online platform for customers to buy the manufacturer’s new equipment. The new JCB Store is an online machine marketplace which allows customers to search for new JCB plant and equipment within one centralised platform and view all machines available to them from their local dealer. The new system offers four…

The revised Wacker Neuson wheel dumper DW50 has been optimized for safety, performance and comfort. A variety of new details make the machine the safe helper in material transport: the hill hold function prevents the machine from rolling back when stopped on a slope. Also, seat belt monitoring means the operator must first fasten the…

Scottish Groundworker, Advance Construction Scotland, have placed an order for some 40 Thwaites cabbed dumpers. The deal was facilitated and concluded via Thwaites approved distributor for the Scottish central belt and the highlands, Molson Young Plant Sales. The cabbed dumpers in the deal are a mix of both 6-tonne and 9-tonne front tip, stage V…

After completing the launch of its entire range of dumpers with higher payloads, 6 and 10 tonnes, AUSA is continuing to upgrade its equipment with the new D301AHG site dumper, which has a 3,000 kg payload. A completely new dumper, designed with the aim of delivering higher productivity and a better return on investment for…

Ausa, a global manufacturer of compact industrial vehicles for moving materials and road maintenance has given us their professional advice on the best way to maintain your site dumpers. As we know, by its very nature, a dumper is going to undergo intensive use and it will mostly be used in very adverse off-road conditions….