The 500,000th forklift from the Craigavon factory producing Hyster lift trucks has been donated to the FareShare in Northern Ireland, part of the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity. Representatives from FareShare, based in Mallusk, visited the Craigavon plant on 6th March 2024 to receive the handover of the new truck – a Hyster J1.6XNT…

A heavyweight machine takes centre stage on this week’s front cover. The Sumitomo SC500-2 is a 1994 model lattice boom crawler crane heading through the CVA sale on 23rd March – the same time as the unreserved Ruislip Plant Hire auction where there are tonnes of concrete pumps and agitator barrels up for auction. Remember,…

AUSA, manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has signed an agreement with Warwick Ward, one of the largest suppliers of earthmoving and waste recycling equipment, and spare parts in Europe. The agreement encompasses the distribution of AUSA dumpers, rough terrain forklifts, and compact telehandlers throughout the North East, Yorkshire and South East regions of England….

Develon have launched a new Electric joystick steering feature available now for the DL280-7 wheel loader. It allows the operator to steer comfortably with one hand. Particularly when the job involves a lot of steering, joystick steering saves energy and makes the job less physically demanding, as short movements on the ergonomically shaped joystick replace…

A nice, tidy JCB 3CX Contractor features on this week’s front cover and inside on page 19 in Plantmaster’s advert. It’s a 2017 model with powershift, 4 in 1 bucket and forks, a rear extender and hammer line. With only 3,300 hours and a new set of boots, this could be a great buy for…

Following the introduction of the new Bobcat range of portable power products at the start of 2024, the company has launched the new PA12.7v Portable Air Compressor. The Bobcat range originates from the rebranding of the Doosan Portable Power range from Doosan Bobcat, bringing with it a legacy of well over 100 years of success…

The CASE WX150 materials handler is joined by a host of other machinery at the Gavel online auction which closes from 10am on Monday 4th March. Lots include telehandlers, excavators and pressure washers. The following day on the 5th March sees the Protruck plant auction starting at 10am, live onsite in Doncaster. Lots include wheel…

Yanmar Compact Equipment has revealed the details of its latest midi excavators, both in the 8-10 tonne segment. The units are designed to meet the dynamic needs of our modern, congested landscape, combining compact dimensions with efficiency, increased performance and operator-centric design enhancements. Compact Footprint In an era where urban spaces are increasingly constrained, Yanmar…

In 2021, Bobcat launched the company’s first compact wheel loader (CWL), the L85. In 2022, the company added the L75 value model and in 2023, Bobcat launched its top-of-the-range premium model, the L95. Bobcat has announced annual updates for the L75 and L85 for model year 2024, allowing owners of the latest versions of these…

Sandvik has announced the extension of the dealer agreement between Retec Equipment Limited and Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening to now cover the whole of the UK and Ireland territory. Sandvik has successfully been working with Retec for the sales of its mobile crushing and screening range in the UK since 2021. Initially appointed for…

Here’s a specialist piece of machinery on this week’s front cover – a 2020 Putzmeister BSA 2109H D5 concrete pump that is heading through the unreserved CVA sale on the 23rd of March at Denham, Uxbridge. It is joined by a range of similar Putzmeister concrete pumps – all different ages and sizes from 2017…

Hamm is now offering models for countries with exhaust emission standard EU Stage V/EPA Tier 4f, which have been designed specifically to crush and compact rock and stone. The new models are available in countries with Tier 3 exhaust emission standard from the autumn of 2024. The benefits to construction companies are plain to see:…

Equipment distributor Boss Plant Sales has been appointed by Thwaites as the new distributor for London (inner M25) and Oxfordshire. Boss Plant Sales was founded by Graham Stansfield in 2012 and has enjoyed over a decade of rapid growth. The Company excels in recruiting and retaining a team of highly experienced industry titans. Personnel include…

Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models, starting in early 2024. Additionally, a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and…

If you are looking for a Moffett truck mounted forklift for your business, it looks like Leicester Commercial Centre is the place to go. They have a great choice of M5 25.3 one owner machines from 2010 to 2015. These forklifts look as though rough terrain wouldn’t present a problem and may be the perfect…

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions has invested in a fleet of more than 100 JCB machines in a deal worth in excess of £6 million. The haulage and plant hire services specialist based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire has taken delivery of the new models which include: JCB Loadall telescopic handlers, site dumpers, generators and for the…

Ammann’s new light tandem roller is petrol-powered and features side-free drums that enable compaction in the tightest job sites. The Ammann ARX 10.1 StV utilises the Honda GX630 (15,5 kW / 21HP) petrol engine, which reduces ownership costs on a daily basis. It meets the latest EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Phase III emission regulations. The…

As the demand for alternatively-fuelled construction machinery continues to grow, Hitachi has revealed two new zero-emission excavators: the ZX55U-6EB and the ZX85-6EB. Battery-Powered and Efficient These models are both battery-operated to contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. With customer needs in mind, these compact Zaxis excavators have been designed to operate with lower…

Calling all you farmers reading the Truck & Plant Pages magazine, there’s JCB 536-60 Agri Super telehandler on the front cover – the full details of which are in the Plantmaster advert on the inside front cover. A 2015 4x4x4 model it is available complete with large bucket, air conditioning and a rear hitch. Visit…

The range of HD+ tandem rollers have been a firm fixture in the product range of roller manufacturer Hamm for many years. Back in the summer of 2023, new models were launched spanning all weight classes, all featuring the relevant interfaces for digital applications. Plus, the Easy Drive operating concept was also introduced to machines…