The front cover basts just one of a host of wheel loaders that can be found in the photo lineage section of the magazine on page 6. This particular machine is marketed by Waller construction machinery and is a 2006 CAT 962H with 25,000 hours on the clock. Fitted with a radar system, weigh loader…

Bobcat has launched the company’s new Machine IQ telematics system, connecting customers to their machines’ information at any time, anywhere and from any device. The Bobcat Machine IQ telematics system allows customers to check the health of their machines and remotely track information that enhances maintenance, security and performance, all from smart devices or laptops. This…

CASE Construction Equipment has announced the appointment of Graziano Cassinelli as new Head of Sales for Construction brands Europe at CNH Industrial, in addition to his responsibility for CE Global Rental & Used. Mr. Cassinelli brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role which will help boost dealer business. He has worked in…

There is an upcoming unreserved Euro Auctions sale in Leeds from 26th to the 29th of April where the 2022 Hitachi ZX690LCR-7 excavator will feature alongside a host of other machinery including excavators from JCB and Case with mini diggers from Bobcat and Kobelco. Check out the Malcolm Harrison sale on the 22nd April where…

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…

A tool hire specialist is growing its fleet of construction machinery with the purchase of 20 new Kubota excavators. Exsel Plant & Tool Hire, which operates across sites in Salisbury, Winchester, and Southampton, completed the new order with Kubota dealer Harper Plant Ltd. The recently purchased Kubotas grow Exsel’s construction machinery fleet to 52, with…

Develon (formerly known as Doosan have revealed a series of changes to their 14-tonne excavator. In addition to the obvious branding changes for the new machine, the company has made a series of additional improvements. The outgoing DX140LC-7  becomes the new Develon DX140LC-7K. General Improvements  Additional Changes to the DX140LC-7K:  The performance of the excavator…

Plantmaster are showing their 2008 Volvo L150F wheel loader on this week’s front cover. Fitted with a reversing camera, the machine presents well and is a one owner machine. There are plenty more wheel loaders for sale in the photo listings from vendors across the country. Also check out the rest of the photo lineages…

Caterpillar Rotary Cutters for excavators offer high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition. With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighbourhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of…

Hyster has published a new whitepaper exploring the factors influencing forklift selection across tough industries. The new eBook, titled ‘Top Trends Influencing Your Industrial Forklift Selection’, considers how the needs of different stakeholders across a demanding materials handling operation may drive lift truck specification. “With a challenging labour market, the voice of the operator is…

KUBOTA LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR MICRO-EXCAVATOR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR Kubota has been announced as the sponsor of the ‘Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year’ category at the Best UK Plant Operator 2023 competition, an annual event hosted by UK Plant Operators Magazine in partnership with the CITB and Morris Leslie. It marks the first time that…

We know the answer to that – Patrick Doheny of Australia after 25 years as an operator. More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and today, one of them emerged as the “World Champion” – the best Cat construction machine operator on…

Waller Construction Equipment have a 2006 CAT 962H wheel loader displayed on this week’s front cover of the magazine. Fitted with command steering and Ogden radar system and weigh loader, the machine has benefitted from a recent overhaul at Finnings. There’s plenty of choice of wheel loaders in the photo listings from a 2015 JCB…

Plantmaster are showing their 2008 Volvo L150F wheel loader on this week’s front cover. It comes with reversing camera and has been looked after by one owner from new. Check out their advert on page 10 and you’ll see they have a choice of four older models too – all 1998 L120C loaders available now….

Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader, Bobcat has now unveiled the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X. “At Bobcat, we are always pushing the boundaries to explore the next leading advancements that help our customers accomplish more and propel the industry forward,” said Scott…

Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This is Volvo’s new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity. A successor to the Volvo EC480E, the EC500 is a new 50-ton…

Three new special application machines have been developed to maximise efficiency, uptime and safety on heavy-duty and demolition projects. Improved performance and safety The ZX390TC-7 tool-carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger working tools and can be used for secondary demolition works. The two multi-carrier models – ZX400MC-7 and ZX600MC-7 – are…

JCB’S £100 million project to produce hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs. A team of 150 engineers is working on the initiative to develop hydrogen combustion engines – and more than 50 prototypes have already been manufactured at JCB’s UK engine plant. The wraps…

JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after rental firm Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of machines – including a big fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders. The huge order from the Perth-based company, which operates nationally, includes a bumper deal for 50 JCB backhoe loaders, at…

An advanced Short Range Remote Control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is opening up new opportunities for excavator operation – delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the technology provides a powerful solution for customers working in dangerous…