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With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a colossal reach of up to 40m, the Kobelco SK1300DLC is currently the world’s largest OEM manufactured building demolition machine. Its introduction to the European market in March 2022 was met with high expectations due to its superior productivity, versatility, easy transportation and the ability to use…

Based on customer feedback from the past years, Komatsu’s WA475-10 wheel loader now offers a new “tool linkage” boom. It was developed at the Komatsu site in Hanover, Germany, where this wheel loader is also manufactured. This development of this improvement was focused on the need of customers in industrial applications for high pull-back forces…

Mecalac has launched a brand new range of swing loaders – The all-new AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210. Collectively, the range of seven machines provides capacities from 600 to 2,100 litres. AS750 The AS750 is the big sister of the Mecalac AS600 Swing Loader, boasting a larger…

Kubota has launched a new telematics portal to help construction equipment operators increase machine efficiency and security. The ‘Kubota Tracking System’ portal enables users to stay informed about the KX080-4a2 machines in their fleet, and can be accessed via a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, meaning the data from a Kubota fleet can be seen…

The new Caterpillar 966 GC Wheel Loader has Caterpillar designed components, on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics and intuitive controls keep fuel consumption and operating costs low, making it a versatile machine that also fits the needs of the rental and municipal markets. The Cat C9.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated dump truck prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. Besides battery-electric solutions, where Volvo…

One of the UK’s leading construction firms has bought six new JCB machines including a brand-new Stage V 220X which runs on innovative green HVO fuel. Purchased by Glasgow-based Luddon Construction, the deal includes JCB 86C-2, JCB 220X and JCB 3CX models which join a fleet of over 30 JCB machines including Teletruk, wheeled loading…

Doosan has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant for the supply of new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders. Comprising the DL60-7, DL65-7, DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 models, the new Doosan compact wheel loaders cover a wide range of applications, including construction, agriculture, earthmoving, waste/recycling, rental, builders merchants,…

Doosan has launched the new DX225LC-7X – the company’s first ‘Smart’ crawler excavator, designed to help operators work faster and more efficiently. To facilitate this, the DX225LC-7X offers a number of new features as standard, including Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology. FEH is similar to the company’s VBO (virtual bleed off) system that we call…

JCB machines from landmark years of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign took centre stage at the spectacular Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London. The five diggers paraded down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace past members of the Royal Family and tens of thousands of cheering spectators who were lining the route. The team of operators…

In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) becomes the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer. This demonstrates the fast-tracking of innovation to real-world solutions as companies across the value chain come together to drive change. The A30G articulated hauler…

One of the UK’s leading construction and development companies has invested in a fleet of JCB tracked excavators in a deal worth £1.7million. Chelmsford-based Anderson has bought a range of 14 to 22-tonne machines. The new JCB 140X, 160LC and 220X models will join a fleet of more than 50 JCB machines which also includes…

Building on the success of the Cat® M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform. Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive…

As the market leader for demolition equipment in Japan, Kobelco understands how challenging demolition jobsites can be, and machinery needs to be strong enough to withstand tough conditions, but also powerful enough to get the job done. With this in mind, Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. has announced the launch of the next-generation SK550DLC-11 which…

A region completely without internal combustion engines – this is the Bettmeralp in the Swiss Aletsch Arena. Here, a mountain bike trail park barely three kilometers long is being developed – fully in harmony with nature. The Wacker Neuson zero emission solutions are ideal for this, as they work without direct exhaust emissions and are…

JCB machines from the past and the present will be taking centre stage at a special pageant in London as the nation comes together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month. The company confirmed that it has signed an agreement to become a Platinum Jubilee Pageant Partner – and milestone machines spanning…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has invested in Dutch firm Limach, a manufacturer of electric excavators for the domestic market. The majority investment in Electric Special Technics B.V – which operates under the brand name Limach – complements Volvo CE’s long-term electrification roadmap and provides the opportunity to swiftly broaden the electromobility portfolio and add…

CASE Construction Equipment has launched the new Mini-Excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from 1-tonne to 6-tonne, including 2 electric models. In addition to the range offering a complete line-up of machines that deliver a solution for every customer need, each new D-Series Mini-Excavator is equipped with the latest technology, features and attachments…

BCL Groundworks Operations Director Gary Caddick has demonstrated remarkable loyalty in using Hitachi construction machinery throughout his career. Working for a family business up to the launch of his own company in 2009, his love of EX and Zaxis excavators started with an EX135 in 1998. Since then, he has purchased every generation of Hitachi…

JCB has launched a new online platform for customers to buy the manufacturer’s new equipment. The new JCB Store is an online machine marketplace which allows customers to search for new JCB plant and equipment within one centralised platform and view all machines available to them from their local dealer. The new system offers four…