Renewed agreement enhances grade control solutions and expanded distribution options Caterpillar and Trimble have announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector.          Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products…

In 2024, Doosan Bobcat employees around the world are giving back by volunteering in their communities. From activities taking place close to company locations stretching from the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Germany and the UK to those in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, Doosan Bobcat employees are making positive contributions for the local…

Here’s a neat and tidy looking JCB backhoe on the cover of this week’s magazine. It’s a 2014 model 3CX P21 Sitemaster with a 4 in 1 front bucket, rear extender and hammerline. Showing low hours, this machine would look good on any work site. Remember, there’s a choice of around 100 backhoe loaders for…

This year’s UK Plant Operators Finals were held at CITB Bircham Newton. There was plenty going on, including at Takeuchi, where they had a busy challenge on the day. The challenge was the ‘Straight and Narrow’ trench test using the TB216 mini excavator to accurately complete a utilities trench. The TB216 challenge was the most…

Kent based national hirer H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, has placed an order for over 100 Thwaites dumpers, via Thwaites approved Northamptonshire based distributor Shellplant. The deal will increase H.E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd Thwaites dumper fleet holding, all to support a growing customer demand. The deal mix comprises 1-Tonne Hi-Tip and 3-Tonne hydrostatic machines…

Since this year, Wacker Neuson has been offering customers the option to fill up all diesel-driven machines with the alternative HVO fuel. With fuels made from hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO), combustion engines can be operated with an almost neutral carbon footprint. The fuel is manufactured from renewable raw materials and burns with fewer emissions. It…

Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has invested in a new Komatsu HD605-8 rigid dumper. With its reserves of high purity calcium carbonate, the Derbyshire-based company produces over 100 critical mineral products which go into everyday essentials such as animal feeds, glass and adhesives. The dumper comes with the latest Komatsu technology and increased power. Auto engine shut…

Volvo CE has announced the start of its Iron Women program, a global vocational initiative enabling women to get specialised training for operating construction machines. The Iron Women program builds on a concept originally introduced by Volvo Trucks in 2016, which has since enabled over 700 women across 10 countries to enter the professional world…

Profits at construction equipment manufacturer JCB rose to £805.8 million in 2023, the company announced today. Sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion and machine sales increased to 123,228. The Group maintained a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout 2023. JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald said: “Despite a global market for construction and agricultural machinery…

What did we do before telehandlers were invented? These flexible tools are now part of many industries from construction to farming – and the 2003 model JCB 532/120 telehandler would work well in any environment. A 4x4x4 model with a 3.3 tonne lift and 12 metre reach, there’s no end to the tasks this machine…

Southwest Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor, Tithegrove Ltd have agreed a deal with Thwaites approved distributor CBL to acquire 22 x Thwaites dumpers. The deal is significant as the company has, after a comprehensive 18-month review, decided to purchase and create its own fleet of core range construction equipment. All to support its growing list…

Volvo CE is celebrating the opening of their new production facilities for electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The building in Arvika is the latest development for the Swedish site which specialises in manufacturing medium and large wheel loaders. Measuring approximately 1,500 sq m and constructed in less than a year following…

Mecalac has launched a range of hydraulic breakers: the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80 (MB, Mecalac Breaker). Offering four breakers of different calibres, Mecalac is able to respond effectively to a multitude of needs. In fact, by adjusting the combination of hammer model and machine size, it is possible to respond effectively to all levels…

 JLG Industries, a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, itself owned by Oshkosh Corporation has completed the acquisition of AUSA. This acquisition adds the market-leading brand’s compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and material handling to the company’s Access segment. Following the acquisition of Hinowa in 2023, the AUSA acquisition further…

Caterpillar has introduced eight, new next generation Cat Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs – the Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE – mark the introduction of the next generation design to the SSL line. Meanwhile, the new Cat 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE…

An equipment hirer has invested in £17 million worth of new JCB machines as the company prepares to mark its 20th birthday.  Plant Hire UK was founded in 2005 and since that time has placed more than £200 million worth of orders with JCB – equivalent to more than 5,000 new JCB machines. The latest…

JCB’s engine business has marked its 20th birthday with a celebration to thank employees for their vital role in its continuing success. Since 2004, JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, has gone from producing three engines a day to making almost 300. It has become a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of…

A novel application for a mini digger in the construction industry has been revealed by Develon in Spain where a company is using a new Develon DX20Z-7 model in a novel way of working for many companies in the sector. The two tonne Develon DX20Z-7 mini-excavator was recently purchased by Ciment i Estructures Costa Brava,…

What did we do before telehandlers were invented? These flexible tools are now part of many industries from construction to farming – and the 2003 model JCB 532/120 telehandler would work well in any environment. A 4x4x4 model with a 3.3 tonne lift and 12 metre reach, there’s no end to the tasks this machine…

Develon has launched the DX235RTF-7 Tunnelling Excavator, a new extension to the company’s line-up of Special Application machines. The DX235RTF-7 is based on Develon’s well-established DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler excavator and is powered by a DL06V Stage V engine, providing 141 kW (189 HP) of power. The DX235RTF-7 utilises the successful compact design and minimum…