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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Yanmar have unveiled improvements to their zero swing ViO17 mini digger. The upgraded model is powered by a Stage V-compliant 3-cylinder direct injection engine from Yanmar’s TNV series which is ideal for grading, landscaping or urban renewals. The ViO17 now comes with the option of a long digging arm to improve working range. To further…

Well-known as an engine manufacture, Yanmar have developed a strong reputation in the manufacture of mini-diggers.  Now the company is going full circle with a mini excavator with no internal combustion engine with its first electric mini excavator prototype: the new SV17e. “Our aim, together with our dealer partners, is to build stronger relationships and…