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,…

Komatsu has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at the point of work. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started, Komatsu has accelerated its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment…

JCB has landed its biggest ever UK order for electric equipment after EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, bought 50 electric Teletruk models, in a deal worth more than £3 million. EMR recycles over eight million tonnes of metals and plastics each year – anything from an aircraft carrier to a can. It has…

Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat® vibratory soil compactor range. To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes. Additionally, the model series descriptor…

Hyster’s Lower Cost UT Forklift Range now at 7 Tonnes Hyster has launched a new series of IC forklifts with capacities up to seven tonnes to help carry out straightforward operations while keeping costs low and productivity high. The Hyster H4.0-5.0UT and H5.0-7.0UT6 forklifts are a versatile addition to the existing range of UT electric…

JCB is introducing two articulated boom aerial work platforms, with a choice of full battery electric and diesel/electric hybrid drivelines. The A45E and A45EH deliver increased efficiency, enhanced operator access and higher levels of monitoring, to increase productivity for customers. Key features include: JCB is adding two articulated boom machines. The A45E is a full…

The new Caterpillar 836 Landfill Compactor has received engineering upgrades to the axles and transmission help to increase durability of the heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles. New standard technologies increase machine efficiency by allowing the operator to meet compaction targets in fewer passes to save on fuel. The Cat torque converter with…

JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms. Initially there will be three models, the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E, followed later this year by the S2646E, S4050E and the S4550E. Key features include: Electric drive With these new models, the hydraulic drive motors are replaced by electric drive motors….

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd (HCMUK) has revealed the launch of its new apprenticeship program. HCMUK’s first intake will consist of five apprentices, who will be based at the company’s head office and product support centre both located in the North East. The roles will range from engineering through to business administration, and HCMUK plans…

South East based construction plant hire specialists, Standard Plant Hire, has taken delivery of its 700th Kubota machine, which is wrapped in a special livery to celebrate the milestone. Located in Bromley, Standard Plant Hire has been operating since 2009, providing construction equipment to commercial contractors, predominantly focusing on infrastructure and utilities projects within the…

The CITB National Construction College have recently added the first of many Takeuchi machines to the apprentice training fleet at Bircham Newton in Norfolk. Takeuchi is an excavator brand the CITB were keen to get in the training fleet, given the growing popularity across the construction sector. The first arrival is a brand new 15-tonne…

Carmac Building and Civil Engineering Ltd has opted to have every new Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator fitted with 3D machine control and special attachment solutions provided by Hitachi Connected Technology (HCT). This service is supplied by Hitachi Construction Machinery UK’s (HCMUK) dedicated production facility in the North East. To date, the Finedon-based contractor has selected Leica…

Strong demand in Europe and North America have helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) increase global sales by 11% in the first quarter of 2023. In Q1, 2023, Volvo CE has secured good profitability and a boost to its operating margin with continued demand in large infrastructure and construction projects – particularly in North America…