The transition from the internal combustion (compression) engine to electric power will not happen overnight, but momentum is building and the EMEA region is leading the way, believes Yanmar CE’s Cédric Durand. Diesel Engine Innovators Considering that Yanmar is famous for inventing the small diesel engine in 1933, it may surprise some that the company…

A tool hire specialist is growing its fleet of construction machinery with the purchase of 20 new Kubota excavators. Exsel Plant & Tool Hire, which operates across sites in Salisbury, Winchester, and Southampton, completed the new order with Kubota dealer Harper Plant Ltd. The recently purchased Kubotas grow Exsel’s construction machinery fleet to 52, with…

Develon (formerly known as Doosan have revealed a series of changes to their 14-tonne excavator. In addition to the obvious branding changes for the new machine, the company has made a series of additional improvements. The outgoing DX140LC-7  becomes the new Develon DX140LC-7K. General Improvements  Additional Changes to the DX140LC-7K:  The performance of the excavator…

Caterpillar Rotary Cutters for excavators offer high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition. With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighbourhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of…

Hyster has published a new whitepaper exploring the factors influencing forklift selection across tough industries. The new eBook, titled ‘Top Trends Influencing Your Industrial Forklift Selection’, considers how the needs of different stakeholders across a demanding materials handling operation may drive lift truck specification. “With a challenging labour market, the voice of the operator is…

KUBOTA LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR MICRO-EXCAVATOR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR Kubota has been announced as the sponsor of the ‘Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year’ category at the Best UK Plant Operator 2023 competition, an annual event hosted by UK Plant Operators Magazine in partnership with the CITB and Morris Leslie. It marks the first time that…

We know the answer to that – Patrick Doheny of Australia after 25 years as an operator. More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and today, one of them emerged as the “World Champion” – the best Cat construction machine operator on…

Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader, Bobcat has now unveiled the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X. “At Bobcat, we are always pushing the boundaries to explore the next leading advancements that help our customers accomplish more and propel the industry forward,” said Scott…

Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This is Volvo’s new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity. A successor to the Volvo EC480E, the EC500 is a new 50-ton…

Three new special application machines have been developed to maximise efficiency, uptime and safety on heavy-duty and demolition projects. Improved performance and safety The ZX390TC-7 tool-carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger working tools and can be used for secondary demolition works. The two multi-carrier models – ZX400MC-7 and ZX600MC-7 – are…

JCB’S £100 million project to produce hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs. A team of 150 engineers is working on the initiative to develop hydrogen combustion engines – and more than 50 prototypes have already been manufactured at JCB’s UK engine plant. The wraps…

JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after rental firm Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of machines – including a big fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders. The huge order from the Perth-based company, which operates nationally, includes a bumper deal for 50 JCB backhoe loaders, at…

An advanced Short Range Remote Control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation – delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous…

Bobcat has unveiled its new concept track loader, the Bobcat RogueX. This next-generation concept machine explores the capabilities of electric power, autonomous operation and dual lift-arm geometry. The Bobcat RogueX combines technologically advanced features to make it a one-of-a-kind conceptual machine. While most closely resembling a track loader, the machine is in a league of…

The Next Generation of Caterpillar 926, 930 and 938 Wheel Loaders come with a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. The Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal applications. Customised models can be equipped direct from the…

A South-West building supplier is continuing its push towards greener practices, with the purchase of a new KC70-4e pedestrian dumper from Kubota dealer, CCE Plant Sales. The Yeovil-based merchant, which currently has 21 Tool Hire locations across the Southwest and the Midlands have taken delivery of their first electric mini tracked dumper at their Exeter…

Caterpillar has revealed a range of new Caterpillar attachments available for backhoe loaders and mini excavators, spanning the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multipurpose grapples for Cat Tiltrotators, vibratory compactor plates and cold planers.  Expanded Demolition and Sorting Grapples Expanding the Cat Demolition and Sorting Grapple line, the new G306 and G308 models are…

Bobcat has been part of the Doosan business since the brand’s acquisition from Ingersoll-Rand in 2007. The business is increasing the use of the Bobcat brand by rebranding Doosan Portable Power (DPP), a manufacturer of air compressors, mobile generators and light towers; and Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a supplier of material handling equipment, including forklifts,…

Caterpillar announces new options for the Cat® Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, enabling customers with previous model fleets to run smart blades. The new 3D grade…

Word of mouth goes a long way and upon hearing good recommendations of the reliability and versatility of Sandvik cone crusher technology, McCrary Stone Service decided to invest in a new electrically-driven UH373 wheeled cone crushing unit to replace their worn-out machine for their granite operation. McCrary Stone Service in Marshall, North Carolina, originates back…