It is a rare beast – and a large one at that. The first example of Volvo’s largest excavator, the EC950F has been delivered to Aitik – Sweden’s largest open-pit copper mine. Ore is mined using the machines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This requires large, powerful and productive excavators. There are…

Caterpillar have released more information on their recently launched 4 and 5-tonne mini excavators – the 304 and 305CR which perform 20% better than their E2 counterparts. They have more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper standard digging depths to increase performance. Their industry-leading grease intervals and extended filter service life,…

Fortunately, not a wedding anniversary, otherwise someone would be in big trouble.  The electric telehandler was bought by Caterham-based, Croudace Homes to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1946, Croudace Homes has purchased the brand new JCB Loadall 525-60E compact telescopic handler – its first fully electric telescopic handler – as part of its commitment…

A series of improvements to the existing model – the Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane has created a new model variant – the LTM 1110 5.2.  These improvements are substantial involving the crane control system, the driver’s cab and the gearbox. The Liebherr 110 tonne crane, which was first unveiled at Bauma 2019, features the…

Well-known as an engine manufacture, Yanmar have developed a strong reputation in the manufacture of mini-diggers.  Now the company is going full circle with a mini excavator with no internal combustion engine with its first electric mini excavator prototype: the new SV17e. “Our aim, together with our dealer partners, is to build stronger relationships and…

Hamilton-based Fraser Tool Hire has bought the milestone machine – a JCB 86C-2 midi excavator model – which joins more than 150 existing JCB excavators in the company’s fleet. With compact models ranging from micro excavators to 10-tonne midi excavators Fraser Tool Hire has invested over £8 million in JCB excavators alone since it was…

The first of a series of a new generation of 3-Series mobile crushers, Sandvik has revealed its new QI353 mid-size impactor. The company says that the QI353 has been built with more productivity, uptime, efficiency, flexibility, connectivity and safety at the forefront of its design. Quarry, Recycling & Contractor Market The Sandvik QI353 features a…

JCB’s hydrogen engine has won one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in British automotive engineering honouring technical achievement. At a ceremony in London, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford was presented with the Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy for the company’s development of a hydrogen fuel motor. It is the third time that JCB’s innovations…

Two Hitachi ZX530LCH-7 large excavators have been delivered by Switzerland’s authorised Hitachi dealer, Probst Maveg. The new Zaxis-7 models have high traction and steering power, which is particularly advantageous in quarries and gravel pits. Productivity is up, thanks to an improved front speed and increased engine output, with 11% reduced fuel consumption compared to previous…

The newly launched Caterpillar 120 GC Motor Grader comes with with reduced fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-operate controls. Excelling in low- to medium-duty applications, the new 120 GC delivers reliable, low-cost operation in a range of applications that include government and municipal work, county road maintenance, and finish grading. Its powershift transmission and…

There are plenty of remote jobs that need doing that many machinery operators would prefer not to.  Being able to operate their machinery from the comfort of an office whilst the machines are miles away in the freezing cold would be a massive bonus to many operators. So, Volvo Construction Equipment’s world first trial of…

Already available on larger machines, the 2D and 3D Grade systems from Caterpillar are coming to mini excavators in the 6 to 9 tonnes segment – as an aftermarket option. Available through Cat dealers, owners can equip the excavators with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D. The field kit’s modular components…

CASE Construction Equipment has been chosen as one of two suppliers for a tender with industry leading building materials company CEMEX. This deal sees CEMEX complete a large purchase of CASE machines for multiple markets across Europe, including, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and the UK. Following winning a share of the tender, the…

If you fancy operating your Bobcat loader using just your iPhone – then you’re in luck! Bobcat has launched their MaxControl Remote Control system, which allows the operator to control Bobcat compact loaders remotely via an app, using an iPhone or iPad. It’s an install on any Bobcat loader with Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC) dating…

Crane operators from all over Europe travelled to Northern Germany to be part of Grove’s all-terrain crane events and to witness the launch of two new five-axle all-terrain cranes- the Grove GMK5120L and the Grove GMK5150XL. Staged at Manitowoc’s Wilhelmshaven facility, guests were treated to factory tours showcasing the latest operational improvements, live demonstrations and…

Doosan has launched the DX165WR-7 Stage V compliant wheeled excavator, a new short tail machine that is perfect for jobs in tight spaces, particularly in urban areas or on narrow roads with heavy traffic. The DX165WR-7 is built with the same undercarriage as the new DX160W-7 Stage V model, providing an optimal centre of gravity…

With increasing shortages of staff across the UK, perhaps Volvo have come up with an alternative that might well work in the future.  A driverless, intelligent wheeled loader based on a child’s toy. This is the fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – the first real-world example of a self-learning concept…

JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce hydrogen engines for its range of plant machinery. A team of 100 engineers is already working on the development with the recruitment of up to 50 more engineers under way as JCB targets the end of 2022 for the first machines to be available for…

JM (Jack Moody) Recycling is an active user of Hitachi’s remote monitoring technology for its fleet of Hitachi wheel loaders. The West Midlands-based green composting and wood waste recycling contractor uses the ConSite automated monthly report service to compare the performance of 11 models to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency. ConSite summarises and analyses vital…

Komatsu’s new PW98MR-11 tight-tail excavator bridges the gap between compact and construction-sized machines which means that it can work in a wide variety of construction, utility and landscaping applications with improved efficiency. It features lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and convenient and fast access to all service positions. No SCR or Adblue Required The…