Win a Vegas Trip Courtesy of JCB All bets are off as JCB gives the UK’s best tracked excavator operator the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. JCB is looking for an operator with the X Factor during the JCB UK Operator Challenge. The winner will be crowned JCB’s Excavator Operator…

Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has revealed its electric construction equipment at Intermat 2024. A trio of machines that includes fully electric wheel loader, mini-excavator, and tracked carrier. The zero emission and cordless-in-use V8e, SV17e and C08e are tailored to operate on sustainable construction projects and indoor work environments – without compromising on power and performance….

Banner Plant and Tool Hire recently hosted the #MakeItVisible event as part of the Lighthouse Charity’s UK tour around the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing. The event gathered praise from attendees, including customers, suppliers, and the Banner team, for its impactful message and engaging presentations. Dale and Rob delivered a relatable Toolbox talk,…

Plant Master are showing their 2013 CASE CX300 excavator for sale on this week’s front cover. Made by Sumitomo, it is a 30 tonne excavator complete with a hammer line, quick hitch and has been well looked after. Find the contact details on the Plant Master advert on the inside front cover. Remember, there’s always…

At Intermat Paris, last month, Thwaites introduced ROPS+, a concept solution that ensures operator safety and standards compliance, with manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 6, effective from spring 2025. The standard refers to front mounted dumpers, with an operating mass of over 3,500 kg & under 4,500kg. The standard states that these machines shall be…

In 1990, BTE Plant Sales was founded by Ben Elliott, the company initially focused on selling Benford Equipment, renowned for its dumpers, compaction equipment, and mixers. However, it wasn’t long before Ben noticed Kubota. Amidst selling both new and used equipment, Kubota stood out with its quality, surpassing that of its competitors. Ben made the…

Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the Authorised Dealer for Develon for the whole of Scotland and the county of Cumbria in England, showed the Develon range for the first time at the ScotPlant 2024 Exhibition. Held at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh in Scotland from 26-27 April 2024, the Gordons stand at ScotPlant…

Leading regional hirer Rentool with branches in Hampshire and Dorset, have further expanded their fleet of Thwaites dumpers in a recent deal that saw 4 x 1.5-tonne Power Swivel models enter the fleet for the first time. The wider order of 10 x machines, which includes a mix of 3-tonne & 2-tonne units grows the…

Bobcat is using INTERMAT 2024 as a launchpad for its TL25.60e electric telehandler concept. Powered by liquid-cooled batteries, the zero-emission machine demonstrates that it is possible to achieve genuinely sustainable operations without compromising performance. The Bobcat TL25.60e, which is still in development and not yet commercially available, has a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2.5…

Komatsu has revealed three new electric mini excavators at Intermat 2024, the international exhibition for construction and infrastructure. The new models, the PC20E, PC26E, and PC33E complete with new cab specification, are especially focused on the European market, and offer customers a sustainable and powerful solution for a variety of excavation tasks. “Komatsu is committed…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the HD605-10 rigid dump truck. The manufacturer claims that this ‘Large Class’ machine “sets new benchmarks in safety, productivity, durability, and environmental responsibility.” Designed to maximise productivity while minimising operational costs, the HD605-10 comes with enhanced engine power and torque, along with cutting-edge fuel-saving technologies….

Electric construction machines equal diesel machines in performance – with the added advantage of zero exhaust emissions and a better working environment. What is more, the conditions to support a smooth transition to electric construction sites and emission-free contracting are now here. This is confirmed by a multi-partner study, “Electric Worksite”, which has mapped the…

The choice of lithium-ion forklift options is set to step up a gear with the launch of several new models from Hyster.  “Forklift buyers can now have all the benefits of lithium-ion on a no-nonsense forklift they can depend on, with lift capacities up to 3.5 tonnes and a reach up to 6m,” says Robert…

The Komatsu tracked excavator is a great example of the choice available from advertiser Ridgway Rentals on page 15 of this week’s magazine. The company has excavators from 2018 to 2020 including a 2018 Komatsu PC490LC-11 with 5,100 hours, a 2019 PC360LC-11 and a 2020 PC228USLC-11. Remember, there is always a huge choice of Komatsu…

Kubota has announced that HOSPLANT has opened a second depot to further improve access to the Kubota products it sells within its Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk sales areas. With a new depot located at Wattisfield near Diss, some 45 miles north of HOSPLANT’s HQ at Peldon, Essex, the firm is now better placed to deliver…

CASE Construction Equipment has upgraded its mid-sized wheel loader range, with the launch of an eighth model to the range. The all-new 651G Evolution fills a gap between the 621G and the 721G. Based on the parent model 621G, the new model offers improved loading performance, delivering class-leading levels of productivity and performance. Enhanced Productivity…

Haulotte has released details of the new generation of HA20 RTJ rough terrain articulating boom. This new version of the machine has been completely redesigned  and , Haulotte claim, makes it the safest working at height experience on the market. The HA20 RTJ: productivity and safety The HA20 RTJ is ideal for working on challenging…

There’s a choice of Komatsu PC210 LC tracked excavators heading through the Malcolm Harrison sale at Prees, Shropshire on the 20th April. If you are keen on one of these machines, you may have to spread yourself thin, as there are some similar excavators going under the hammer at the CVA sale on the same…

An online web platform, VisionLink Productivity for cold planers, delivers near real-time machine and jobsite data designed to improve the contractor’s productivity. Available for Cat® PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 Cold Planers, VisionLink Productivity gathers, analyzes and summarizes detailed data such as time spent waiting for trucks, cutting and travel at the jobsite as…

Second wheel loader in a row on the front cover. This week’s is on sale at AJ Machinery whose advert is on page 11 – they have plenty of choice when it comes to this type of machine. THis one is a 2017 JCB 437 Waste Master Super High lift and is ready to go…