Komatsu has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at the point of work. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started, Komatsu has accelerated its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment…

The CITB National Construction College have recently added the first of many Takeuchi machines to the apprentice training fleet at Bircham Newton in Norfolk. Takeuchi is an excavator brand the CITB were keen to get in the training fleet, given the growing popularity across the construction sector. The first arrival is a brand new 15-tonne…

Carmac Building and Civil Engineering Ltd has opted to have every new Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator fitted with 3D machine control and special attachment solutions provided by Hitachi Connected Technology (HCT). This service is supplied by Hitachi Construction Machinery UK’s (HCMUK) dedicated production facility in the North East. To date, the Finedon-based contractor has selected Leica…

Develon (formerly known as Doosan have revealed a series of changes to their 14-tonne excavator. In addition to the obvious branding changes for the new machine, the company has made a series of additional improvements. The outgoing DX140LC-7  becomes the new Develon DX140LC-7K. General Improvements  Additional Changes to the DX140LC-7K:  The performance of the excavator…

Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This is Volvo’s new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity. A successor to the Volvo EC480E, the EC500 is a new 50-ton…

Three new special application machines have been developed to maximise efficiency, uptime and safety on heavy-duty and demolition projects. Improved performance and safety The ZX390TC-7 tool-carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger working tools and can be used for secondary demolition works. The two multi-carrier models – ZX400MC-7 and ZX600MC-7 – are…

An advanced Short Range Remote Control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation – delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous…

Built rugged for reliable operation in demanding applications, the new Caterpillar 352 Straight Boom Excavator is designed specifically for low-level demolition work up to five stories high, bridges and industrial infrastructures. Its stick/boom configuration delivers a higher vertical reach up to 12.85 m, 36% more stick pin height compared to the standard 352 Reach configuration….

The arrival of a new Doosan DX800LC-7 80 tonne crawler excavator at Geo Quarries’ Little Ponton Limestone Quarry in Grantham in Lincolnshire, has been described as a ‘game changer’ by the General Manager, Rob Jackson. When this comment comes from someone like Rob, with almost 40 years in the industry, it carries even more weight….

A groundworks and civils contractor has invested in a fleet of new JCB equipment in a deal worth more than £1.1 million. Essex-based MDS Civil Engineering has taken delivery of 21 new machines including JCB’s 10 and 14-tonne tracked excavator models, three, six and nine-tonne site dumpers plus Loadall telescopic handlers, skid steers and Teletruks….

As sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons rugby club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK have teamed up with Synergy Hire to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Started by former player for the Falcons, and Motor Neuron Disease sufferer Doddie Weir, who sadly lost his battle with the disease late last year.  The My Name’5…

Market confidence continues to soar in the used construction and agricultural machinery markets at Euro Auctions January 2023 auction produces a £44.4 million sale hammer despite the current economy. With 547 vendors from 22 countries consigning equipment to this sale, it was the home nation that ruled this auction, with 480 sellers coming from the…

To meet the growing demand for 40-tonne-class machines in Europe, capable of boosting productivity and efficiency on heavy duty applications and demolition job sites, Hitachi has launched the ZX390TC-7. Based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard excavator, with Zaxis-7 technology and Stage V-compliant engine, the new tool carrier model has been specially adapted to work with…

You don’t see too many tracked excavators of this size in the UK, but elsewhere they are proving to save money.  Estonia-based Kiviõli Keemiatöötus (KKT), part of the Alexela Group, has purchased the first Doosan DX1000LC-7 100 tonne crawler excavator in Europe. The new DX1000LC-7 has been supplied by INTRAC Group, the Doosan Authorised Dealer…

Featuring powerful digging force and strong swing torque, the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 excavator can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) for class-leading productivity. While productive, the 350 consumes up to 13 percent less fuel than the Cat 349 to lower costs, reduce CO2 emissions, and operate more sustainably. Three…

The new Caterpillar 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “It can be equipped…

The Komatsu PC950-11 hydraulic excavator has made its European debut at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich. Tipping the scales at over 95 tonnes, the PC950-11 incorporates the latest Komatsu engine, hydraulic, and control technologies to deliver productivity levels approaching 50 percent more, and fuel efficiency increases of 40 percent higher, than the PC800-8…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest PC138US-11 excavator as a new addition to its EU Stage V emissions compliant excavator family. This upgraded Komatsu machine was presented at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich in October.The PC138US-11 retains all the customer values of the previous model, and additionally benefits from EU Stage V emissions…

To meet the growing demand for 40-tonne-class machines in Europe, capable of boosting productivity and efficiency on heavy duty applications and demolition job sites, Hitachi presents the ZX390TC-7. Based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard excavator, with Zaxis-7 technology and Stage V-compliant engine, the new tool carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger…

With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a colossal reach of up to 40m, the Kobelco SK1300DLC is currently the world’s largest OEM manufactured building demolition machine. Its introduction to the European market in March 2022 was met with high expectations due to its superior productivity, versatility, easy transportation and the ability to use…