Wiltshire based specialist contractor MJ Abbott has recently invested in a range of new Thwaites Dumpers, supporting the company as it continues to offer it expertise in the areas of, Golf Course Contractors, Sports Facilities, General Construction, Landscaping and Civil Engineering. The company founded in 1965 boasts one of the largest specialist plant fleets in…

One of the largest plant and tool hire companies operating in the South-East and London has placed an order for 24 new Kubota mini-excavators from main dealer Lister Wilder as part of an ongoing commitment to ensure its customers have access to the latest market-leading equipment solutions. This is part of a total planned investment…

To maximise the opportunities in the growing compact equipment segment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the launch of a new Compact Business Unit. According to Volvo CE, the new Compact Business Unit will take advantage of the shift to electrification in the compact equipment segment to secure a fully electric line up of…

It’s a matching set of orange machines on this week’s front cover. Both available directly from the operator, Nelson Anderson, all the machines in the advertisement look well cared for and maintained. There is a choice of no fewer than three pavers – a 2005 Titan 473-2, a 2009 CAT AP300 and a 2011 Volvo…

Caterpillar, in collaboration with Finning UK & Ireland, will exhibit its latest machines, engines and solutions on stand C-ND1/ND2 at Plantworx in Peterborough, 13-15th June 2023. Compact Equipment Four next generation of Cat® compact radius mini hydraulic excavators will be showcased, all delivering increased performance, higher breakout forces, longer service intervals and lower owner and…

JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader, delivering best-in-class performance and full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation for customers. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. Features include: Clean Power JCB is expanding…

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…

This week features Plantmaster’s 2008 Volvo L150F wheel loader. Check out all the details on the inside front cover – It’s ready to go to work. Readers in the road surfacing business should check out the elson Anderson ad on page 13 where there is a choice of pavers, rollers and dumpers for sale –…

Takeuchi UK has expanded its new 3-Series excavator range with the new TB350R short-tail swing compact excavator, the company’s first five tonne class short tail model. To be launched in the UK at Plantworx, the new short tail 5-tonne TB350R has a rear swing overhang of only 75mm and weighs in at 5095kg. The new…

Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant, has partnered with Kubota to exclusively offer its full range of market-leading mini-excavators across all branches. With a history that spans more than 200 years, Chadwicks Group now employs over 1,300 people across 50 branches, cementing its position as Ireland’s leading provider of building materials and plant equipment. This…

In both the Static and Demonstration areas of the Bobcat stand at the Plantworx 2023 Exhibition, the company will be presenting plenty of new products for the first time at the show. The premieres include the first appearance at a UK construction show of both the new TL25.60 Telehandler and the T86 R-Series Compact Track…

If you want a new 45-tonne excavator and you need it soon, then the unused Doosan DX450LC-7M on this week’s front cover could be right up your street! One of the last Doosan-branded machines still unused that bear the Doosan name prior to the Develon rebranding for new machines. The excavator is available at the…

The new Kobelco SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 replace the previous SK30SR-6E and SK35SR-6E and offer increased engine performance, improved operability, an updated cabin interior and easier maintenance. Model Range Improvements The Kobelco SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 deliver superior performance thanks to their increased engine output (from 18 to 19 kW). Their larger bucket cylinders (from 65 to…

One of the country’s leading specialist hirers of telescopic handlers has welcomed a unique machine into its fleet – an electric JCB Loadall with distinctive livery. The JCB 525-60E electric Loadall was built from scratch by 36 JCB apprentices to raise money for the company’s Platinum Jubilee NSPCC Appeal. Now the splendid machine has been…

This makes a change from a bright yellow backhoe – seeing the familiar machine in an unfamiliar colour seems strange. Scottish civil engineering and plant hire firm, GBSS Civils & Plant Hire has bought a new JCB 3CX Pro decked in striking black livery with red and gold details. Now, the new machine is turning…

According to the manufacturer, the new Caterpillar D10 Dozer burns less fuel than the outgoing model. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and…

The Volvo wheel loader on this week’s front cover is one of five available at Plantmaster UK. This is a 2008 example of a L150F with a full cabin, reverse camera and has been looked after by one owner from new. The second batch are older machines, all around 1998 and models similar to the…

C.D. McNeill, tarmac and civils contractor in the Scottish Highlands, has added two new Kubota KX030-4 mini-excavators to its growing fleet and has seen its business go from strength-to-strength thanks to the continued investment in Kubota machinery over the past 20 years. Grant McNeill, partner of C.D. McNeill, had this to say on the working…

A new JCB dealership for key areas of The Midlands has been created to harness huge growth opportunities in the region. As part of the move, Midlands JCB has bought three depots owned by Gunn JCB in Smethwick, Stoke-on-Trent, and Hereford. The change in ownership is a crucial step in JCB’s growth in the region,…

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…