With a maximum digging depth of nearly 22 metres, and up to 28 metres of reach at ground level, Caterpillar says the 395 LRE is firmly in the ‘super long reach’ category, matching its outstanding stick and boom configuration with substantial digging force. Best-in-class performance is Caterpillar’s description for the Cat® 395 Long Reach Excavator…

If You are involved in the construction, aggregate or demolition business, then pay attention to the trucks available directly from the operator MHH Contracting on this week’s front cover. Buying directly from the operator could get you a good deal on these 2018 Scania P450 8×4 tippers with heavy duty rams and easy Sheet systems….

Eight new mini and compact excavators will appear on the Hitachi stand at Bauma 2025. Seven of these models, ranging from one to six tonnes, are a result of the KTEG joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) and Kiesel Technologie Entwicklung GmbH. The nine-tonne compact ZX95US-7 excavator is manufactured by HCM. Highly…

Takeuchi has recently hit the 50,000th sales milestone in the UK and Ireland. The 50,000th Takeuchi, a TB217R mini excavator was sold by Takeuchi dealer in the south CBL to L-Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage as part of a recent order for over 100 machines, including the latest 3rd generation 3-Series excavators. It’s not Lynch’s…

The Mecalac Group has introduced its new backhoe loader: the Revo990. This model is the world’s first backhoe loader equipped with a rotating cab. The Revo990 has a revolutionary design that overcomes the limitations of traditional machines. Engineered for improved usability, safety, and agility, this backhoe loader features a rotating cab that eliminates the need…

Commercial and agricultural construction company, McKinty Construction, has purchased two of the first new JCB A45EH articulated booms in Northern Ireland. The new machines are being used at the AI Services artificial insemination bull stud in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Supplied by local dealer Dennison JCB, the brand new JCB A45EH models join four JCB rough…

This week’s front cover sees Jenkins garage’s wide range of truck and plant for sale. Highlights include a 2019 Kaeser M82 Compressor and a 2013 Atlas Copco XAS47 trailer mounted compressor. In the news this week, we see how a European plant hirer has spent over £65 million on more than 700 JCB machines as…

AUSA was one of the key players in this year’s Innovative Products Awards, powered by World of Concrete, receiving an award for the D151AEG electric compact dumper. The Innovative Products Awards, powered by World of Concrete, celebrate the most impressive innovations in concrete equipment, materials, services, and tools across sixteen categories. The AUSA D151AEG electric…

Need a late registration tipper in a hurry? Got to have insulation and tarmac chutes? It looks like MAC’s Truck Sales has the answer – they claim to have the largest stock of 7.5 to 18 tonne tippers in the UK. Check out the MAC’S Trucks inventory on our sister site, Truckpages. In the news…

AUSA will once again participate in Bauma, this time with a 520-square-meter outdoor stand, where it will showcase its range of dumpers, rough terrain forklifts, and compact telehandlers. Additionally, AUSA will take advantage of the event to introduce three new models. These new launches will  offer high productivity and reduced environmental impact, aligning with the…

Bauma 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2 t mini excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini excavator, the top-of-the-range model in Europe. Bobcat will also demonstrate how it is bringing its new technologies to the jobsite of the future. From the RogueX and RogueX2 autonomous loader concepts, the TL25.60e…

JCB Powertrain will demonstrate its developments in the hydrogen sector with a stand built around this technology at the Bauma equipment fair in Munich, April 7-13. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a team of 150 engineers has been working on the exciting…

National civil engineering firm MV Kelly has announced a landmark £11 million, two-year fleet deal with Thwaites distributor BTE Plant Sales. This agreement marks the return of Thwaites dumpers to its fleet, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the residential housebuilding groundworks sector. The deal includes a range of Thwaites dumpers, from the 3-tonne forward…

Volvo CE is set to make history at Bauma 2025 (April 7-13) with the unveiling of its first-ever zero-emission-only lineup. This showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and marks a significant milestone in Volvo CE’s commitment to sustainable innovation. The platform will also include a worldwide first launch of a new Volvo zero-emission machine,…

Komatsu has announced the launch of one new 4-tonne skid steer loader and one new 5-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. The new compact track loader prototype and skid steer loader prototype join the “dash 8” range to deliver unbeatable customer values to the loader sector. They are specifically focused on…

Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler GT Produce has added four Toyota Tonero LPG Forklifts to its operation via Asset Alliance Group’s General Asset Finance division. The Leeds-based business has seen a significant increase in deliveries since the pandemic and upgraded its road fleet last year to meet this demand with five MAN curtainside rigid trucks….

Now capable of a full day of operation on a single charge, the upgraded EC230 Electric excavator combines state-of-the-art features and an updated design with enhanced efficiency, greater safety and superior operator experience. The zero-emission heavy-duty solution – available to see at Bauma 2025 – will be rolled out to customers in Europe from Q1,…

Komatsu has revealed an upgraded line of mini excavators. The updated lineup incorporates several new features designed to improve safety, operator comfort, and versatility.  “We’re excited to introduce the updated generation of our mini excavators,” said Emanuele Viel, group manager for compact line. “We listened to our customers and focused on enhancing the features that…

Any waste operators involved in skip loader work should take a look at the late, low mileage, 18 tonne 2023 DAF LF advertised for sale by South West-based Falcon Vehicle Solutions. With just 60,000 kilometres on the clock, it would be a perfect addition to any fleet. Check out the news on pages 6 and…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the details of three new demolition attachments to add to their existing range. These include an all new static pulveriser, rotating pulveriser and demolition crusher. The new demolition attachments  achieve short cycle times by using large hydraulic components for maximized oil flow and a custom-made speed valve. On the mechanical side,…