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….

Eight new mini and compact excavators will appear on the Hitachi stand at Bauma 2025. Seven of these models, ranging from one to six tonnes, are a result of the KTEG joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) and Kiesel Technologie Entwicklung GmbH. The nine-tonne compact ZX95US-7 excavator is manufactured by HCM. Highly…

Takeuchi has recently hit the 50,000th sales milestone in the UK and Ireland. The 50,000th Takeuchi, a TB217R mini excavator was sold by Takeuchi dealer in the south CBL to L-Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage as part of a recent order for over 100 machines, including the latest 3rd generation 3-Series excavators. It’s not Lynch’s…

The Mecalac Group has introduced its new backhoe loader: the Revo990. This model is the world’s first backhoe loader equipped with a rotating cab. The Revo990 has a revolutionary design that overcomes the limitations of traditional machines. Engineered for improved usability, safety, and agility, this backhoe loader features a rotating cab that eliminates the need…

Commercial and agricultural construction company, McKinty Construction, has purchased two of the first new JCB A45EH articulated booms in Northern Ireland. The new machines are being used at the AI Services artificial insemination bull stud in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Supplied by local dealer Dennison JCB, the brand new JCB A45EH models join four JCB rough…

This week’s front cover sees Jenkins garage’s wide range of truck and plant for sale. Highlights include a 2019 Kaeser M82 Compressor and a 2013 Atlas Copco XAS47 trailer mounted compressor. In the news this week, we see how a European plant hirer has spent over £65 million on more than 700 JCB machines as…

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…

Need a late registration tipper in a hurry? Got to have insulation and tarmac chutes? It looks like MAC’s Truck Sales has the answer – they claim to have the largest stock of 7.5 to 18 tonne tippers in the UK. Check out the MAC’S Trucks inventory on our sister site, Truckpages. In the news…

Bauma 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2 t mini excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini excavator, the top-of-the-range model in Europe. Bobcat will also demonstrate how it is bringing its new technologies to the jobsite of the future. From the RogueX and RogueX2 autonomous loader concepts, the TL25.60e…

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…

Komatsu has announced the launch of one new 4-tonne skid steer loader and one new 5-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. The new compact track loader prototype and skid steer loader prototype join the “dash 8” range to deliver unbeatable customer values to the loader sector. They are specifically focused on…

Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler GT Produce has added four Toyota Tonero LPG Forklifts to its operation via Asset Alliance Group’s General Asset Finance division. The Leeds-based business has seen a significant increase in deliveries since the pandemic and upgraded its road fleet last year to meet this demand with five MAN curtainside rigid trucks….

Komatsu has revealed an upgraded line of mini excavators. The updated lineup incorporates several new features designed to improve safety, operator comfort, and versatility.  “We’re excited to introduce the updated generation of our mini excavators,” said Emanuele Viel, group manager for compact line. “We listened to our customers and focused on enhancing the features that…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the details of three new demolition attachments to add to their existing range. These include an all new static pulveriser, rotating pulveriser and demolition crusher. The new demolition attachments  achieve short cycle times by using large hydraulic components for maximized oil flow and a custom-made speed valve. On the mechanical side,…

European plant and tool hire company BOELS Rental has placed its biggest ever order with JCB as it invests in a new machine fleet worth £65 million (€78 million). Netherlands-based BOELS Rental has ordered more than 700 machines including tracked and wheeled excavators, wheeled loading shovels, Loadall telescopic handlers, rotating telescopic handlers, electric scissor lifts…

JCB will unveil a brand new electric micro excavator at the Executive Hire Show – the 8008E CTS. Joining the JCB E-TECH range of electric products with zero emissions at point of use, this new 1.0-tonne machine shares its structure, bodywork and dig-end with the conventional diesel-powered 8008 CTS and has the same control lever…

Komatsu has announced the new WA700 wheel loader, engineered with increased levels of safety and productivity, exceptional durability, and impeccable environmental credentials. Working from customers’ input, Komatsu identified that safety, cost per tonne produced, CO2 emission, maximising uptime, and operator well-being were the key concerns of customers. These insights were integral to the development process,…

A civil engineering and groundworks contractor has bought one of the first JCB DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland. Purchased by Greenlaw-based B&K Hume Groundworks from dealer Scot JCB, the brand new 4CX Pro DualDrive machine has been bedecked in unique pearlescent orange paintwork designed to catch the sunlight. DualDrive feature allows the operator to drive…

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:…

Any business involved in road building and repair should take a look at the range of trucks on this week’s front cover. From DAF Hot Boxes to Volvo Johnston sweepers to tipper grabs and tri-axle low loaders, Williams Truck Centre have you covered. Check out their stock online at www.williamstruckcentre.com Check out the news pages…