This week sees some agricultural machinery hit the front page. The New Holland T5.105 is for auction online now with a closing date of 26th May. The 2013 tractor is fitted with a TRIMA power loader and sits on grass tyres showing 5585 hours. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for sale at our…

Komatsu has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at the point of work. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started, Komatsu has accelerated its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment…

JCB has landed its biggest ever UK order for electric equipment after EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, bought 50 electric Teletruk models, in a deal worth more than £3 million. EMR recycles over eight million tonnes of metals and plastics each year – anything from an aircraft carrier to a can. It has…

Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat® vibratory soil compactor range. To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes. Additionally, the model series descriptor…

AJ Machinery have a 2016 JCB TM320 Wastemaster gracing this week’s front cover. Fitted with new waste tyres, this compact machine also has a clam bucket and has been very well maintained. If it’s something larger you are after, then check out the AJ Machinery advert on page 14 to see the choice of machines…

Hyster’s Lower Cost UT Forklift Range now at 7 Tonnes Hyster has launched a new series of IC forklifts with capacities up to seven tonnes to help carry out straightforward operations while keeping costs low and productivity high. The Hyster H4.0-5.0UT and H5.0-7.0UT6 forklifts are a versatile addition to the existing range of UT electric…

JCB is introducing two articulated boom aerial work platforms, with a choice of full battery electric and diesel/electric hybrid drivelines. The A45E and A45EH deliver increased efficiency, enhanced operator access and higher levels of monitoring, to increase productivity for customers. Key features include: JCB is adding two articulated boom machines. The A45E is a full…

The new Caterpillar 836 Landfill Compactor has received engineering upgrades to the axles and transmission help to increase durability of the heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles. New standard technologies increase machine efficiency by allowing the operator to meet compaction targets in fewer passes to save on fuel. The Cat torque converter with…

JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms. Initially there will be three models, the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E, followed later this year by the S2646E, S4050E and the S4550E. Key features include: Electric drive With these new models, the hydraulic drive motors are replaced by electric drive motors….

The Malcolm Harrison Prees sale on the 12th May features on the front cover this week with a range of excavators from M V Kelly Limited. Front and centre is one of a choice of Hitachi ZX130-6 LCN machines fitted with quick hitch, cab guards and side/rear cameras. there’s tonnes of other machines including excavators…

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd (HCMUK) has revealed the launch of its new apprenticeship program. HCMUK’s first intake will consist of five apprentices, who will be based at the company’s head office and product support centre both located in the North East. The roles will range from engineering through to business administration, and HCMUK plans…

South East based construction plant hire specialists, Standard Plant Hire, has taken delivery of its 700th Kubota machine, which is wrapped in a special livery to celebrate the milestone. Located in Bromley, Standard Plant Hire has been operating since 2009, providing construction equipment to commercial contractors, predominantly focusing on infrastructure and utilities projects within the…

The CITB National Construction College have recently added the first of many Takeuchi machines to the apprentice training fleet at Bircham Newton in Norfolk. Takeuchi is an excavator brand the CITB were keen to get in the training fleet, given the growing popularity across the construction sector. The first arrival is a brand new 15-tonne…

Carmac Building and Civil Engineering Ltd has opted to have every new Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator fitted with 3D machine control and special attachment solutions provided by Hitachi Connected Technology (HCT). This service is supplied by Hitachi Construction Machinery UK’s (HCMUK) dedicated production facility in the North East. To date, the Finedon-based contractor has selected Leica…

Strong demand in Europe and North America have helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) increase global sales by 11% in the first quarter of 2023. In Q1, 2023, Volvo CE has secured good profitability and a boost to its operating margin with continued demand in large infrastructure and construction projects – particularly in North America…

AJ Machinery are showing their Volvo L150E wheel loader in this week’s front cover. This 2007 machine is showing 15,600 hours ad is fitted with a hydraulic quick hitch, bucket and side shift pallet forks and Autolube. The Volvo is not on its own, as there are plenty of wheel loaders in AJ Machinery’s advert…

The new Caterpillar MH3050 material handler further expands the Cat material handler lineup and offerings for industrial applications. This new material handler is powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, capable of operating on up to B20 biodiesel. Meeting EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the engine’s maintenance-free aftertreatment system lowers…

Komatsu have switched to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as factory-fill fuel for Komatsu equipment produced in Europe. In line with Komatsu’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 this will begin in April 2023 at the Komatsu plant in Hannover, Germany, and at the Komatsu UK plant in Birtley, England, with other Komatsu Europe…

Bobcat has launched the new TL25.60 AGRI Super Compact telehandler. This new addition extends Bobcat’s telehandler range for the agricultural market to eight models, offering rated capacities up to 4.3 tonne and lifting heights up to 7.5 m. The TL25.60 AGRI is powered by the D24 Stage V diesel engine providing 56 kW (75 HP)…

Clark has expanded the GEX20-30L and GEX40-50 electric forklift series to include models with an 80 volt lithium-ion battery (Li-ion), which further extends the product range in the segment of electric counterbalance trucks with Li-ion technology. The materials handling vehicles specialist offers operators a powerful and environmentally friendly alternative to IC engine-powered trucks in both…