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…

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…

To maximise the opportunities in the growing compact equipment segment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the launch of a new Compact Business Unit. According to Volvo CE, the new Compact Business Unit will take advantage of the shift to electrification in the compact equipment segment to secure a fully electric line up of…

Caterpillar, in collaboration with Finning UK & Ireland, will exhibit its latest machines, engines and solutions on stand C-ND1/ND2 at Plantworx in Peterborough, 13-15th June 2023. Compact Equipment Four next generation of Cat® compact radius mini hydraulic excavators will be showcased, all delivering increased performance, higher breakout forces, longer service intervals and lower owner and…

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…

Effective immediately, José Cuadrado is appointed Managing Director of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) organization. In his new role Cuadrado is responsible for further developing the regional capabilities, as well as driving customer success. Together with his EMEA team he will play an important role in establishing Yanmar Compact Equipment as…

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…

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…

According to the manufacturer, the new Caterpillar D10 Dozer burns less fuel than the outgoing model. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and…

C.D. McNeill, tarmac and civils contractor in the Scottish Highlands, has added two new Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators to its growing fleet and has seen its business go from strength-to-strength thanks to the continued investment in Kubota machinery over the past 20 years. Grant McNeill, partner of C.D. McNeill, had this to say on the working…

A new JCB dealership for key areas of The Midlands has been created to harness huge growth opportunities in the region. As part of the move, Midlands JCB has bought three depots owned by Gunn JCB in Smethwick, Stoke-on-Trent, and Hereford. The change in ownership is a crucial step in JCB’s growth in the region,…