CM Plant Hire is reshaping Warwickshire’s historic Alveston village with the help of Yanmar’s SV19VT mini excavator. Owner Chris Meek is delivering high-quality groundwork and landscaping for a £4 million luxury development that blends modern elegance with timeless charm. Nestled in the charming village of Alveston, Warwickshire, Chris Meek of CM Plant Hire is crafting…

Yanmar has announced the territory expansion of its Cumbria-based distribution partner, Taylor & Braithwaite, to now cover Yorkshire. As the sole Yanmar dealer for the region, Taylor & Braithwaite will offer Yorkshire customers access to Yanmar’s full line of compact equipment, which includes a diverse selection of excavators – from micro models to 10-tonne tracked…

Yanmar Compact Equipment has announced the appointment of Jon Lopez as the new President of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, effective November 1, 2024. In his new role Lopez is responsible for driving the strategic growth and operational excellence of Yanmar CE across the EMEA region. A seasoned professional with over 20…

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….

Hunt Forest Group (HFG), the South and South-West dealer for Yanmar, is celebrating the grand opening of its latest and most ambitious facility yet: a cutting-edge “super depot” located in Green Ore, Somerset. Perfectly positioned at the crossroads of Bristol and Wales, the vast new depot is poised to dramatically elevate the level of service…

Warwickshire-based plant and tool hire specialist, ProPlant, celebrates 25 years of exceptional customer service; while also marking a decade of successful partnership with Yanmar CE EMEA. For a quarter of a century, ProPlant has remained a stalwart in Warwickshire’s plant and tool hire landscape. Since becoming an official partner of Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar) in…

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….

Yanmar Compact Equipment has announced the appointment of Field and Forest as its dealer for central Scotland. This partnership, effective since January, promises to expand Scottish customers’ access to Yanmar CE’s product range and service support. Field and Forest’s territory stretches from the southern borders with England, up to Edinburgh and Glasgow – and as…

Yanmar Compact Equipment has revealed the details of its latest midi excavators, both in the 8-10 tonne segment. The units are designed to meet the dynamic needs of our modern, congested landscape, combining compact dimensions with efficiency, increased performance and operator-centric design enhancements. Compact Footprint In an era where urban spaces are increasingly constrained, Yanmar…

Crumlin Plant Sales, Yanmar’s longest serving UK dealer is celebrating the grand opening of its new Dublin depot after three decades of partnership between Crumlin Plant Sales (CPS) and Yanmar. The Dublin depot complements CPS’ existing facility in Portadown, from where the dealership is exclusively selling Yanmar CE units to customers across Northern Ireland and…

Yanmar Compact Equipment is expanding its wheeled loader portfolio with the launch of a brand-new pair of mini yet mighty machines: the V7 and V7-HW (Heavy Weight). This pair are the smallest wheeled loaders in Yanmar CE’s product range, and are especially designed for construction, landscaping and rental applications. Armed with feedback about the high-intensity…

If you are interested in fencing, then the kit on this week’s front cover should be up your street. Its a purpose-built, Yanmar C50R tracked dumper that has been converted to a fencing specialist machine. According to the vendor, the machine can carry out any type of fencing work and comes with its own mobile…

Here’s a unique piece of kit on this week’s front cover – a purpose built fencing machine. Based on a Yanmar C50R tracked dumper, this machine is fitted with tonnes of attachments which means that it can carry out every type of fencing work and comes with a mobile security container to keep all the…

Some of the more than 50 Yanmar CE EMEA machines currently sitting in Devon-based D&H Plant’s rental yard are 15 years old – and still as reliable as the day they arrived, explains co-owner Mark Disney. Looking for a mini-excavator or tracked carrier that will give you bang for your buck and unparalleled reliability –…

Fencing and agricultural contractor, Hurn Bridge Fencing (HGF), decided to swap out its old trusty tractor in favour of a more modern, slimmer and altogether more versatile machine. Its model of choice, explains Director Lawrence Wickham, was Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar)’s SV26 Conventional Tail excavator – and the company hasn’t looked back since. HGF…

Effective immediately, José Cuadrado is appointed Managing Director of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) organization. In his new role Cuadrado is responsible for further developing the regional capabilities, as well as driving customer success. Together with his EMEA team he will play an important role in establishing Yanmar Compact Equipment as…

The transition from the internal combustion (compression) engine to electric power will not happen overnight, but momentum is building and the EMEA region is leading the way, believes Yanmar CE’s Cédric Durand. Diesel Engine Innovators Considering that Yanmar is famous for inventing the small diesel engine in 1933, it may surprise some that the company…

Yanmar CE has unveiled its new Certified Used Program. The company explains that the new program offers the same level of performance, quality and operating experience users can expect of their new machines. The commitment is to maintaining a competitive price which should help operators in balancing lower costs with the benefits of maintenance traceability,…

This year’s Bauma exhibition will see Yanmar launch their SV17e – the company’s initial foray into electrically-powered mini excavators. Powered by all-electric drive and featuring an open-centre hydraulic system with load-sensing hydraulic pump, the SV17e has been designed to create an exceptional experience for the owner and the operator. Delivering 23.5 kWh gross electric power…

When it came to investing in a compact mini-excavator, Frank Marshall Estates purchased a Yanmar SV15VT from local dealer MTS Plant. With 200 hours already on the clock and the excavator not missing a beat, the team have been hugely impressed with its power, performance and reliability. Founded in 1926, Frank Marshall Estates (FME) is…