Caterpillar has shown its first battery electric 793 for the first time in a fully-loaded demonstration in front of key mining customers who are participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. “Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated pace to help our customers meet their sustainability commitments,” said Resource Industries…

Sounds like a success story – starting a plant hire business with one used Kubota mini-excavator in 2018 and, four years later having a fleet made up of 60 machines. That’s what Weaver Plant Hire has achieved and is continuing to go from strength-to-strength in the plant hire market thanks to its investment in the…

EquipmentWatch recently presented Doosan Infracore North America with the 2022 Highest Retained Value Award for the DA30 articulated dump truck (ADT). According to EquipmentWatch, the data-driven awards recognize excellence among construction, lift and agricultural equipment manufacturers. EquipmentWatch uses proprietary algorithms, depreciation schedules and other data, and their analysts predict which equipment will give customers a…

This week sees one of a pair of 2020 Doosan DX85R-3 excavators heading through an administration sale managed by MGR Appraisals. These are joined by a whole series of other items of plant including compactors of all types, cabins and vans. Don’t forget too that Euro Auctions are having their large plant sale in Northern…

Hyster has added the new S2.0SD platform double stacker to its range of warehouse equipment. The new Hyster stacker truck, which can handle loads up to two tonnes, enables double stacking and handling of open sided pallet loads, as well as the transportation and loading or unloading of pallets stacked two high in a trailer….

With new equipment supply tight, providing a steady source of quality reconditioned used compressors is a sound – and sustainable – alternative, says Dominic Fancini, of Atlas Copco Portable Air Division. Giving compressors a full extended second life is more than just good business for Atlas Copco. The company is committed to the circular economy…

Waller Construction Equipment are showing their very tidy looking Caterpillar 329E LME tracked excavator. It’s a 2011 model with a full Caterpillar service history from new, GPS and recent new undercarriage just 9,700 hours and priced at £60,000. Other machines in the photo listings that stand out are a 2003 Case 118LC excavator with Mantovanibenne…

AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles showed off its range of electric vehicles for the first time and launched a new brand image that is being applied to all of its machines at this year’s Bauma. Exceeding the best forecasts AUSA was present at Bauma with a large outdoor stand, where it displayed…

The Countess of Wessex, Patron of the NSPCC, carried out a double engagement at JCB – to officially open a new £100 million factory and to receive a £300,000 cheque for the children’s charity. The Countess visited JCB Cab Systems, Uttoxeter, and during a tour, Her Royal Highness was given an insight into the hi-tech…

The new Caterpillar 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “It can be equipped…

Takeuchi demonstrated their recently introduced TB335R and brand-new TB350R and TB395W models at Bauma last month. Many other Takeuchi compact excavators and compact track loaders were on site, including the world’s first 360-degree compact excavator, the TB1000, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. “With the TB1000, Takeuchi created what has become one of the…

Euro Auctions sale on the 30th November to 3rd December features the subject of this week’s front cover – a lineup of JCB 540-170 telehandlers. These are joined by the usual wide choice of excavators, dozers, dumpers and loaders that visitors to the Leeds sale have become accustomed to. If ex-military is your thing, then…

Thwaites is launching an all-new, all electric 3-tonne dumper. The machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind. The 3-tonne electric machine that was displayed at BAUMA, will be an advanced concept machine, with the go to market version being available in 2023. Thwaites General Sales Manager, Andy Sabin said, “As the demand…

A brand-new search is underway to find the oldest working Kubota construction, agricultural or groundcare machine in the UK. The machinery manufacturer will be documenting the search across its social media channels, with a host of top prizes up for grabs for the oldest working machines. The search forms part of Kubota’s wider celebrations at…

Bobcat has introduced a new 2-tonne mini-excavator to supplement its expanding range of electrically powered machines. The E19e – an electric version of Bobcat’s E19 internal-combustion (IC) model – offers zero emissions, low-noise operation and comparable levels of performance to its diesel-powered counterpart. Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO, commented: “With the introduction of the E19e,…

Sheehan Haulage & Plant Hire are advertising their 2008 Komatsu D65PX-15 dozer in this week’s photo lineages and also takes pride of place on the front cover. With 11,000 hours, the machine is in good working order. Browse through this listings this week for a choice of telehandlers and wheel loaders for sale. Also check…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is investing into the future of its facility in Braås, Sweden, the home of its range of articulated haulers, as a signal of its commitment to lead the transformation across all products toward a more sustainable construction future. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its intention to invest SEK…

More than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are up for grabs at JCB as the company today launches its application process for its Early Careers Programme. The Staffordshire digger giant has today begun inviting applications for its 2023 intake, with competition expected to be fierce after more than 2,000 people applied for places…

The Komatsu PC950-11 hydraulic excavator has made its European debut at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich. Tipping the scales at over 95 tonnes, the PC950-11 incorporates the latest Komatsu engine, hydraulic, and control technologies to deliver productivity levels approaching 50 percent more, and fuel efficiency increases of 40 percent higher, than the PC800-8…

This week’s front cover sees one of just a few excavators heading for the CVA sale this month. Check out the advert on page 21 for more details of the sale of this Volvo EC300 DL excavator from 2012. It is joined by a late 2021 JCB 245XR excavator with just 1,254 hours. To help…