There’s a 2008 Volvo L150F wheel loader on this week’s front cover, courtesy of Plantmaster, whose advert sits over the page on the inside front cover. This is a one owner machine and is fitted with a reversing camera. In what is described as a ‘nice’ condition it looks ready to head off to work….

Cornish contractor Steve Hoskin Construction (SHC) have taken delivery of the first hydrostatic drive, 6-tonne Power Swivel Dumpers to be manufactured by Thwaites. SHC, formed in 1995, are recognised as one of the largest groundworkers in the South-West of England, delivering on site solutions to both local and national house builders.  With companies such as…

Ardent Hire, one of the UK’s leading hire specialists, is celebrating a decade of association with Kubota. Formed as a result of the amalgamation of two existing hire firms, Ardent has grown to become one of the most trusted names in the UK hire market, now operating 10 depots nationwide. Key to that growth has…

To meet the demand for more environment-friendly construction projects, Mecalac has developed a range of 100% electric machines. The company launched their very first 11-ton electric excavator, the e12 excavator loader, back in 2022. They have now released details of their new 1000-liter electric Swing loader, the eS1000 loader. Mecalac eS1000 Swing Loader Based on…

Malcolm Harrison have a whole series of Hitachi ZX33U-6 mini diggers going through their Prees Plant sale on Saturday November 4th in Shropshire. There’s viewing on the Thursday and Friday before and bidding can be carried out online. There’s more than 70 items of plant going under the hammer that day, well worth a look…

A groundworks and civil engineering specialist has hailed the outstanding performance, fuel efficiency and operator environment of its new JCB 140X tracked excavator. Luton-based Harkmac Construction Ltd bought the 15-tonne JCB 140X specifically for drainage and foundation work on groundworks contracts for its leading housebuilding clients. Supplied by dealer Watling JCB, the new machine has…

Bobcat launched the company’s new Machine IQ telematics subscription service in Europe. Designed to connect customers to vital machine information at anytime and anywhere, the new subscription service is available in two packages for both customers and dealers with standard or premium options. Machine IQ allows customers to check the health of their machines and…

The biggest fleet of JCB Pothole Pros – a machine which fixes potholes in eight minutes flat – is set to hit the road in the UK after one of the country’s leading hirers placed a massive order for 50 machines. Commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup has already bought 11 JCB Pothole Pros – but all…

 A disused clay mine in what was once a barren landscape in the heart of south-west UK may be an unlikely base for one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests…. and equally unusual, for now, is the use of electric construction machines to maintain it. Home to stunning covered Biomes that replicate the natural worlds…

JCB has announced it is set to build a new factory in North America which will create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The construction of the 720,000 sq ft (67,000m²) factory will begin early next year on a 400-acre site in San Antonio, Texas. The new facility will manufacture machines largely for…

The new ARS 110.2 T1 is equipped with a powerful and reliable Cummins 4BT3.9 diesel engine. No engine after-treatment (EAT) is required – one of many efforts to simplify service/maintenance and reduce costs. Savings on time, fuel, and fluids The compactor reflects Ammann’s ECOdrop philosophy, which makes products more environmentally friendly – and profitable, too….

With only 562 hours showing, this nearly new, 2022 Terex Finlay 674 tracked, 4-way split screener is available at the unreserved Euro Auctions sale in Leeds from 25th to 28th October. This is the big sale – if you are looking for any type of machinery, chances are there will be some on sale here….

The next generation Caterpillar 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders are a ground-up redesign of the previous series, improving on the features that made the previous models so popular. The first next generation models in the compact track loader line, the 255 and 265 elevate Caterpillar’s loader reputation through improved engine performance, lift and tilt…

CASE Construction Equipment completed its 2023 European Roadshow with a two-day, sustainability-certified event, in Derbyshire, UK in September. The company welcomed UK and Northern European dealers, the construction media and more than 200 customers to the final leg of this year’s Roadshow, following well-received events in Germany, Italy and France throughout the Summer. CNH Industrial,…

An established Isle of Wight business, with dealerships for leading brands of a range of machinery including Kubota, Merlo, Toro, and others, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1983, Stubbings Bros specialises in servicing, selling and hiring a wide range of equipment from lawnmowers and woodchippers through to mini-diggers, tractors and telehandlers. At…

Bobcat has extended the company’s Compact Wheel Loader range with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 compact wheel loaders launched in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The new L95 ‘Premium’ model again offers the combination of high power, intuitive controls, operator comfort, ease of use and attachment flexibility…

Komatsu now offers Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance kit as a technological enhancement for a broad range of standard Komatsu machines as well as mixed fleets. This launch hopes to provide Komatsu customers with technological solutions that improve safety, enhance productivity and efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions in construction operations. Jim Venerus, Product Marketing General…

Now here’s a lot of machine for your money. This week’s front cover sees A 1990 Terex 33-07 dump truck on sale with Walker Machinery for just £14,000. The truck may not be beautiful, but it’s ready to go to work with a watertight body, rear camera and a GM 12V-71 turbo engine. if mixers…

AUSA launched its new dumper with a 2,000 kg payload which is the company’s first articulated dumper with this payload, placing it between the 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) D150AHG and the 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) D301AHG. One of the key features of this new model is that, thanks to the effective design of the swivel…

If you are looking for a motor grader around the size of a CAT C14H, then you should consider the choice of four Lee Boy 985 grader advertised on the inside front cover by Plant Master. Powered by a Cummins 6 BT engine and ZF transmission with auto shift gears, it is joined by a…