JCB dealer, Watling JCB, has expanded its territory into the West Midlands with the acquisition of Midlands JCB. This highly-respected family business has been JCB’s dealer in the East Midlands and East Anglia since 1976. It has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the sales and support of JCB construction equipment and generators, winning…

A neat Caterpillar 312BL tracked excavator is highlighted on the front cover of this week’s magazine. It looks in good condition with undercarriage in solid condition. It can be bought from Plantmaster – see their advert on the inside front cover of the magazine. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for sale at our…

Hitachi UK offer their advice on fuel saving Fuel consumption is a significant operational cost in the construction industry. Reducing fuel usage not only cuts costs but also minimises environmental impact, which is another important consideration for today’s job sites. Here are some effective strategies that construction machinery operators and owners can adopt to achieve…

Tru7 Group has invested in a fleet of 20 new JCB 140X tracked excavators – much to the delight of the company’s operators. The major Ipswich-based construction group has bought the JCB X Series models to operate on general construction and housebuilding sites as well as working on high-profile energy contracts across the UK. Supplied…

Caterpillar has introduced multiple technology and performance updates on the next generation Wheel Loaders to increase productivity and operating ease. The new auto front differential lock engages the differential lock to recover or maintain traction. Additionally, upgrades to both auto front and rear differential locks are options for the wheel loaders. The auto lock is…

CASE Construction Equipment has introduced their new D-series: 836D and 856D. Boasting many of the operator comfort and productivity benefits launched with the previous C-Series machines, the D-Series models take the operator’s cabin to a new level of comfort, with precision, intuitive moldboard control, powerful Dual Power engines and a comprehensive range of after-sales solutions…

Hyster has launched a new ‘2-in-1’ truck combining the benefits of both a Low Level Order Picker and a ride on Pallet Truck. The Hyster Order Picker Pallet Truck is tough enough that manufacturing sites and industrial warehouses can use the same truck to pick up loads and then place them directly into the back…

AUSA is launching two new 6-tonne articulated dumpers onto the market. These new models are being introduced to build on the success of their predecessors and are equipped with new features to improve their functionality and increase their safety. New functional design The new rear styling combines design with practicality. The size of the bonnet…

Another Volvo wheeled loader on this week’s front cover – this time an L120C with a full cab. It’s a 1998 model, but is a genuine example with good tyres and is ready for work. The machine can be viewed at Plantmaster – for all the contact details see the advert on the inside front…

The dealership’s strategic location ensures excellent accessibility for customers, allowing Mellor Plant UK Ltd to swiftly deliver its specialist services, sales and repairs across Northwest England. Yanmar has announced the integration of Blackburn-based Mellor Plant into its official dealer network. The strategic partnership significantly expands Yanmar’s presence across the region of Northwest England, including Manchester….

Hire Safe Solution is expanding its fleet with Haulotte aerial work platforms capable of reaching great heights to meet market needs. In total, 6 HA32 RTJ PRO units have been delivered in July to one of the leading providers of big booms in the UK access market. The 32 m all terrain articulating booms are…

A nice 1 tonne high lift Terex site dumper on this week’s front cover is joined by another three of them available directly from the operator, DWP Recycling. Showing low hours, they are available at £6,650 each and are offered alongside four Takeuchi TB216 mini diggers with a full set of buckets and piped for…

One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be produced. South Wales-based Walters Group has ordered the brand new machines to work predominantly on a series of highway earthworks projects. Supplied by dealer Holt…

Sales are down at Volvo CE for Q2 this year but has continued to bring industry transformation in the second quarter of 2024 while demand in many markets has slowed, particularly compared with the high levels reported from the same period last year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes in Europe and North America….

JCB was amongst others celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery – potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year. The decision affects towing rules in England, Scotland and Wales and has seen the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) create a new…

The CAT M332D Scrape/Waste Handler on this week’s front cover may not be pretty, but it has a grerat heritage. Straight from a national company, the machine is heading for the GPSV sale ending on the 25th July showing 17,989 hours. It is located in Leyburn and can be seen by appointment – see full…

Komatsu has introduced a significant upgrade to its crawler excavator operator cab that acknowledges that operator comfort is key to jobsite efficiency. “We already provide our customers with highly productive and efficient machines,” says Vince Porteous, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. “With the new operator cab, we’ve taken a significant step forward by increasing operator…

Exclusive to Cat machines and undercarriages, the proprietary Cat Track Wear Sensor (CTWS) remotely monitors undercarriage wear to better predict wear out, plan maintenance and increase machine uptime. Monitored within the Cat Wear Management System, the new CTWS wirelessly communicates critical track link wear information from the machine to the dealer for monitoring. Timed alert…

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader. The cab comes complete with heated front and rear screens, a heated seat, and an efficient three-speed heater with boost feature. It is also possible to pre-condition the cab while charging, to preserve traction battery power and potential…

Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Offers Guidance In recent years, construction machinery theft has become a pressing concern across Europe, posing significant challenges to contractors, rental companies, and manufacturers. As a leading equipment provider, Hitachi is committed to providing customers with solutions to protect their investment and prevent it from being stolen. The scale of equipment…