Hitachi Construction Machinery has introduced a five-tonne battery-powered excavator. Zero emissions As well as zero exhaust emissions, the first Hitachi-branded model in this class delivers lower noise levels, enhanced efficiency, exceptional performance in confined spaces, and fewer maintenance requirements and less downtime than conventional models. The new ZX55U-6EB operates with exceptional manoeuvrability in confined spaces,…

AUSA’s earlier C251H all-terrain forklift was launched onto the market during the Bauma 2019 trade show. This machine was a leap forward in rough terrain forklifts; it was the most advanced of its kind on the market and included major technological advances and a significant improvement in 4WD capability. Despite all of the technological advances…

When it came to investing in a compact mini-excavator, Frank Marshall Estates purchased a Yanmar SV15VT from local dealer MTS Plant. With 200 hours already on the clock and the excavator not missing a beat, the team have been hugely impressed with its power, performance and reliability. Founded in 1926, Frank Marshall Estates (FME) is…

The Ammann ARS 30 and ARS 50 Single Drum Rollers are the most compact rollers in Ammann’s soil compaction product line. The ARS 30 and ARS 50 are ideal for road construction businesses and rental fleets that need a small, durable and powerful product for success on a daily basis. The rollers are suitable for…

A leading supplier of temporary power and lighting solutions has bought 60 JCB generators in a deal totalling more than £750k. Purchased by South-West-based Progen Power, many of the new gensets powered into pole position at the recent F1 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone – where the circuit switched off from the grid for…

Takeuchi returned to Hillhead in June and tell us that their stand was busy as ever showcasing new products launched in the UK and Ireland over the last four years. Hillhead is a terrific opportunity for team manufacturers to catch up with customers and industry professionals. Takeuchi HO (Nagano, Japan) was represented by Clay Eubanks,…

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…

On 5th July 2022 the High Court of Justice (Patents Court) in London found that Manitou UK Limited and its listed French parent company Manitou BF, infringed JCB’s European Patent EP (GB) 2 616 382 relating to stability control systems on telehandlers. This judgment followed a 6-day hearing in the High Court in London in…

Featuring for the first time at this year’s Bauma 2022 exhibition, the new S86 R-Series Skid-Steer Loader and T86 R-Series Compact Track Loader replace the previous 700 and 800 M-Series loaders and complete the current R-Series loader line-up. Delivering a higher engine and hydraulic output, the Bobcat S86 and T86 are the most powerful compact…

The demand for small multipurpose articulated loaders in the agricultural, rental and construction sectors is on the increase. These machines are gradually replacing other types of machines (tractors with loaders, skid-steers…) for greater versatility, agility and safety for these various applications. Mecalac have launched their new compact loader range squarely in this segment. A RANGE…

One of the UK’s leading equipment rental firms has invested in a fleet of brand new JCB rotating telehandlers in a deal worth more than £5 million – the biggest order so far for the new product. Nationwide plant hirer Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant) has ordered 25 machines including the 21-metre 555-210R machine and…

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…

Based on customer feedback from the past years, Komatsu’s WA475-10 wheel loader now offers a new “tool linkage” boom. It was developed at the Komatsu site in Hanover, Germany, where this wheel loader is also manufactured. This development of this improvement was focused on the need of customers in industrial applications for high pull-back forces…

Mecalac has launched a brand new range of swing loaders – The all-new AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210. Collectively, the range of seven machines provides capacities from 600 to 2,100 litres. AS750 The AS750 is the big sister of the Mecalac AS600 Swing Loader, boasting a larger…

Kubota has launched a new telematics portal to help construction equipment operators increase machine efficiency and security. The ‘Kubota Tracking System’ portal enables users to stay informed about the KX080-4a2 machines in their fleet, and can be accessed via a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, meaning the data from a Kubota fleet can be seen…

The new Caterpillar 966 GC Wheel Loader has Caterpillar designed components, on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics and intuitive controls keep fuel consumption and operating costs low, making it a versatile machine that also fits the needs of the rental and municipal markets. The Cat C9.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated dump truck prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. Besides battery-electric solutions, where Volvo…

One of the UK’s leading construction firms has bought six new JCB machines including a brand-new Stage V 220X which runs on innovative green HVO fuel. Purchased by Glasgow-based Luddon Construction, the deal includes JCB 86C-2, JCB 220X and JCB 3CX models which join a fleet of over 30 JCB machines including Teletruk, wheeled loading…

Doosan has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant for the supply of new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders. Comprising the DL60-7, DL65-7, DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 models, the new Doosan compact wheel loaders cover a wide range of applications, including construction, agriculture, earthmoving, waste/recycling, rental, builders merchants,…

Doosan has launched the new DX225LC-7X – the company’s first ‘Smart’ crawler excavator, designed to help operators work faster and more efficiently. To facilitate this, the DX225LC-7X offers a number of new features as standard, including Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology. FEH is similar to the company’s VBO (virtual bleed off) system that we call…