In honour of its 100 Year Anniversary, Caterpillar has revealed that their Caterpillar Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world. Along with the latest machine technologies that Cat customers have come to expect, the Limited Edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original…

In addition to the tonnes of plant advertised for sale in this issue of the magazine and the thousands available to be searched online at www.plantpages.co.uk, there is a tonne of news covering new developments in machinery, such as Yanmar’s new mini digger range, JCB royal appointment an Irish dealer network expansion. On the auction…

A leading road surfacing specialist has purchased the first new JCB CT430-140 compaction model to roll off the production line. Purchased by Royston, Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing, the brand new tandem vibratory roller is already in action on local authority highways maintenance contracts for Ringway Jacobs on Essex highways and EST in Hertfordshire. North Herts…

With limited yard space and 190 acres of steep, exposed terrain on his hillside farm in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, David Lennox faced a challenge – how to improve efficiency through mechanisation. “Being a small farm, we don’t have the luxury of lots of generous animal housing, and what we do have, is fairly low and…

JCB is to restructure the distribution of its growing range of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a network of new dealers, the company announced today. The appointments will take effect from February 1st, 2025 and will strengthen JCB’s presence in the Irish agricultural market. John Smith, JCB Agriculture MD commented, “We look…

Mecalac has launched a new range of wheel excavator loaders, the 12-Series, comprising the 12MSX, 12MTX and 12MRX models. Conceived, designed and manufactured in the company’s Annecy plant in France, the 12-Series features the most compact excavators in the world. It stands out for its unique wheel excavator loader concept, which offers versatility combined with…

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP dropped into JCB on National Pothole Day – to see close up a machine which is helping fix the nationwide scourge of Britain’s highways. The Nottingham South MP visited the JCB Power Systems factory in Foston, Derbyshire to watch the JCB Pothole Pro in action. Derbyshire has been…

This week’s magazine sees Walker Plant Services demonstrating their specialism of Volvo ADT Dumpers on the inside front cover. This includes used machinery sales plus refurbished and used parts sales. A reminder of the huge Euro Auctions sale taking place in Leeds on 22nd-25th January where there will be thousands of items of plant for…

JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines. 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…

As a New Year dawns, the first dumper deal of 2025 is ready for delivery to Aylesbury based contractors Phillip Gollins General Builder Ltd, from Thwaites approved distributor, Shellplant Sales Ltd. This first deal of the year will see eight, 3-tonne hydrostatic, power swivel Thwaites dumpers, join eight Kubota 1.7-tonne mini-excavators, all fitted with Epiroc…

A Scottish plant hirer has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Scotland. Purchased by Ayrshire-based Tom Grant Plant Hire, the brand new JCB 26C-1 is part of the new series of JCB 2.5-tonne mini excavators unveiled earlier this year. Supplied by Scot JCB, the new model…

Any business involved in road maintenance should take a look at this Euro 6 LEZ compliant 26 tonne DAF CF grab loader on this week’s front cover. Perfect for those smaller jobs where an 8×4 truck is too unwieldy, this 2020 CF340 is fitted with a Palfinger Epsilon M125 crane with a clam shell grab….

JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment. The honour was announced by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office and comes more than 40 years after JCB was granted a Royal Warrant from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To be granted a…

The ViO38-7 and ViO33-7 mark the latest advancements to Yanmar CE’s zero-tail swing excavator range. Replacing the existing ViO38-6 and ViO33-6, these next-generation models have improved performance, efficiency and operator comfort – all wrapped in a sleek and compact ‘Premium Red’ package. Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar CE) has announced the launch of two next-generation…

JCB will unveil a large number of new machines for materials handling in Hall 17, stand 740 at the LAMMA Show, being staged at NEC Birmingham on 15/16 January. In addition to featuring the JCB Fastrac iCON high-speed tractors, the exhibit will underscore JCB’s leading role in efficient materials handling, with British-built solutions that include…

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. Inside the magazine, check out the news pages where we cover the recent fleet sale of ten Thwaites dumpers for the Tamdown Group and a celebration of the 750th Thwaites dumper for Fairfax. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm…

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is preparing to showcase an exciting array of products and services at Bauma 2025, with several developments making their worldwide debut. More than 30 machines ranging from one to 120 tonnes will be on display at the 4.000 m2 stand. This includes the manufacturer’s growing line-up of electric machines,…

With two Yanmar SV60-6B mini excavators, contractor John Williams is shaping West Cornwall’s future while uncovering relics of its ancient history. As he delivers modern housing developments to the local community, his work has unexpectedly revealed long-buried traces of the region’s rich tin mining heritage, dating back to the Bronze Age. Cornwall, renowned for its…

Lincolnshire hirer ABBA Plant Hire has invested in a ten-strong fleet of JCB’s new hybrid drive articulated booms and got straight into the Christmas mood with its new purchases. Supplied by dealer TC Harrison JCB, the new machines are the first of JCB’s new diesel / electric hybrid drive A45EH models purchased in the UK….

Ammann has upgraded its advanced Intelligent Compaction system, ACEpro, to make it easier for operators to access the built-in technology. The enhanced system is being integrated into Ammann ARP 75 and ARP 75 C Pivot-Steer Tandem Rollers. Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), the company’s proprietary automatic measurement, control and documentation system, was first launched in 1998….