Fencing and agricultural contractor, Hurn Bridge Fencing (HGF), decided to swap out its old trusty tractor in favour of a more modern, slimmer and altogether more versatile machine. Its model of choice, explains Director Lawrence Wickham, was Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar)’s SV26 Conventional Tail excavator – and the company hasn’t looked back since. HGF…

Easy Drive in the 7 to 8 t class plus six new models From summer 2023, the HD+ series from Hamm is expanding by six new roller models for asphalt construction with operating weights of 7 t and 8 t. Hamm fits the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i (EPA Tier 4/EU Stage V) models with…

Our plant lineup this week is taken from Malcolm Harrison’s 2 Day Prees Plant, Agricultural, Truck & Trailer Auction on 7th July. The machines are Komatsu PC2282 USLC-11 excavators fitted with quick hitch, boxing ring, check valves and side cameras. Check out too the online sale from GPSV where there are a number of ex-MoD…

Kalmar has concluded a deal to supply UK material handling equipment provider BJB Lift Trucks Ltd. (BJB) with 15 medium electric forklift trucks. The large order was booked in the Q2 2023 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q4 2023. BJB is a leading provider of MHE solutions across the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Grimsby…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making available its 48 voltage DC protocol for electric charging solutions in a bid to accelerate electrification and make it easier for customers with a multi-branded fleet. There is currently no industry standard for 48V DC (direct current) charging solutions – the power required for electric compact machines –…

JCB has won one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with national builders’ merchant Jewson. The order for machines worth more than £12 million is the biggest ever placed by Tool Hire – the rental division of Jewson – in the 20 years since JCB first began supplying…

Caterpillar have released details of their improved 995 wheel loader. The machine builds on the success of the 994K, and features up to 19% increased productivity than the previous model with its higher rated payload and 6% increase in hydraulic force with equal hydraulic cycle time. This new loader delivers up to 13% lower hourly…

If you are looking for a machine with one careful owner then the JCB 4CX that grace’s this week’s front cover could be up your street? It is available at the GPSV sale that ends online on 29th of June and comes directly from the MoD C vehicle fleet. Showing low use and low hours,…

Wiltshire based specialist contractor MJ Abbott has recently invested in a range of new Thwaites Dumpers, supporting the company as it continues to offer it expertise in the areas of, Golf Course Contractors, Sports Facilities, General Construction, Landscaping and Civil Engineering. The company founded in 1965 boasts one of the largest specialist plant fleets in…

One of the largest plant and tool hire companies operating in the South-East and London has placed an order for 24 new Kubota mini-excavators from main dealer Lister Wilder as part of an ongoing commitment to ensure its customers have access to the latest market-leading equipment solutions. This is part of a total planned investment…

It’s a matching set of orange machines on this week’s front cover. Both available directly from the operator, Nelson Anderson, all the machines in the advertisement look well cared for and maintained. There is a choice of no fewer than three pavers – a 2005 Titan 473-2, a 2009 CAT AP300 and a 2011 Volvo…

JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader, delivering best-in-class performance and full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation for customers. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. Features include: Clean Power JCB is expanding…

This week features Plantmaster’s 2008 Volvo L150F wheel loader. Check out all the details on the inside front cover – It’s ready to go to work. Readers in the road surfacing business should check out the elson Anderson ad on page 13 where there is a choice of pavers, rollers and dumpers for sale –…

Takeuchi UK has expanded its new 3-Series excavator range with the new TB350R short-tail swing compact excavator, the company’s first five tonne class short tail model. To be launched in the UK at Plantworx, the new short tail 5-tonne TB350R has a rear swing overhang of only 75mm and weighs in at 5095kg. The new…

Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant, has partnered with Kubota to exclusively offer its full range of market-leading mini-excavators across all branches. With a history that spans more than 200 years, Chadwicks Group now employs over 1,300 people across 50 branches, cementing its position as Ireland’s leading provider of building materials and plant equipment. This…

In both the Static and Demonstration areas of the Bobcat stand at the Plantworx 2023 Exhibition, the company will be presenting plenty of new products for the first time at the show. The premieres include the first appearance at a UK construction show of both the new TL25.60 Telehandler and the T86 R-Series Compact Track…

If you want a new 45-tonne excavator and you need it soon, then the unused Doosan DX450LC-7M on this week’s front cover could be right up your street! One of the last Doosan-branded machines still unused that bear the Doosan name prior to the Develon rebranding for new machines. The excavator is available at the…

The new Kobelco SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 replace the previous SK30SR-6E and SK35SR-6E and offer increased engine performance, improved operability, an updated cabin interior and easier maintenance. Model Range Improvements The Kobelco SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 deliver superior performance thanks to their increased engine output (from 18 to 19 kW). Their larger bucket cylinders (from 65 to…

One of the country’s leading specialist hirers of telescopic handlers has welcomed a unique machine into its fleet – an electric JCB Loadall with distinctive livery. The JCB 525-60E electric Loadall was built from scratch by 36 JCB apprentices to raise money for the company’s Platinum Jubilee NSPCC Appeal. Now the splendid machine has been…

This makes a change from a bright yellow backhoe – seeing the familiar machine in an unfamiliar colour seems strange. Scottish civil engineering and plant hire firm, GBSS Civils & Plant Hire has bought a new JCB 3CX Pro decked in striking black livery with red and gold details. Now, the new machine is turning…