Komatsu Europe has announced the all-new PC17R-5 & PC20R-5 conventional tail EU Stage V mini excavators. These new arrivals in the Komatsu range were be presented at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich in October. These new Komatsu machines let the operators benefit from an ergonomic and intuitive working environment, a lifting capacity second…

Ammann’s new pivot-steer roller carries on its tradition of manoeuvrability while adding unparalleled visibility and fingertip operator control. In addition, the Ammann ARP 75 Pivot-Steer Tandem Roller also offers adjustable compaction width due to crab mode, a variable range of frequencies – and plenty of compaction punch. The machine is also available in a “combi”…

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, today unveiled another world first for the industry – a mobile hydrogen refueller. JCB is investing £100 million in a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines and has already showcased working prototypes of a backhoe loader and Loadall telescopic handler powered by hydrogen….

Plant hire company, Banner Plant Limited, is raising much needed funds for children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, and has bolstered its 2022 fundraising activity by donating 50% of hire revenue generated by a new Kubota mini-excavator in 2022. An initial upfront donation by the plant hire company sees it contribute £1,800 to the worthy cause,…

Kubota Corporation has unveiled plans for a £100m expansion of its Hirakata Plant, the company’s main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Japan, significantly enhancing its production capacity. The expansion will see Kubota increase its annual production capability from 48,000 to 78,000 units, helping tackle not only the high demand across Europe and North America, but also…

The ten tonne crane that features on this week’s front cover is heading for a varied sale at Cottrill & Co on 1st November. A British Hoist & Crane Company JIF1, it sits alongside a range of diesel, LPG and electric forklifts plus access platforms and a series of gantry cranes. Remember to check the…

Komatsu Europe has revealed images of the PW138MR-11 excavator, the latest addition to the Komatsu EU Stage V wheeled excavator family. The new PW138MR-11 meets EU Stage V emissions regulations and delivers new features, options, and values requested by customers. It brings operator comfort, smart safety initiatives, intuitive ergonomics, performance, sharp controls, easy service, dynamic…

Bobcat has announced that at Bauma 2022, the company will launch a new two tonne electric mini-excavator, the latest in Bobcat’s growing line of zero emission compact equipment products. Robert Husar, Mini-Excavator Product Line Director, Doosan Bobcat EMEA, said: “We launched the E10e, our first battery-powered product and the world’s first 1 tonne electric mini-excavator,…

The patent-pending tool co-developed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Granfors Racing has been adopted by the FIA and is the first solution of its kind to be devised as part of motorsport’s electric transformation. The new racecar recovery tool is a unique solution in the world of motorsport and is the first of…

This week’s front cover shows the range of late machinery heading for the Euro Auctions sale on 26th to 29th October. This lineup of Volvo tracked excavators are joined by a 2021 30-tonne Hitachi excavator, a 14-tonne Hyundai, 11-tonne Komatsu wheel excavator and a 6.5 tonne Hitachi mini excavator. These join a series of Komatsu…

Komatsu has revealed that a prototype of its first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased on its demo area (FM.713/1) at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich, Germany next week. Recently designed and built together with Moog Inc., the worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems, this new…

JCB has announced the appointment of a new global lead logistics provider with the awarding of a multi-million pound five-year contract. The agreement will see Denmark-based family company Maersk Logistics become the JCB’s lead logistics provider. The contract to manage the company’s global supply chain operations will commence in early 2023 and will see Maersk…

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) held a dedicated awards evening in an exclusive venue overlooking the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium. The aim of the inaugural event was not only to commemorate the successes of its dealer network, but also to honour those who are helping to build a…

Civil engineering contractor M.V. Kelly has purchased its 2,000th excavator from Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK). Specialising in housebuilding and groundworks, M.V. Kelly also engages in larger civil engineering excavations and more precise road and sewer projects. Thanks to the versatility of the ZX300-7 medium excavator and the precision provided by Leica GPS machine control,…

A rare Akerman H16B 30 tonne excavator features on this week’s front cover. Available from Walker Machinery with 13,000 hours for £14,500 it has a Volvo TD100 engine and is ready to go to work. It is joined by excavators of all ages and sizes in the photo lineages. From a 2021 VSM 1.2 tonne…

Until now, all track loaders were made in the Takeuchi factory in Japan, but now, the first compact track loaders have rolled off the assembly line at Takeuchi’s new manufacturing facility in Moore, South Carolina. This facility, Takeuchi’s first production facility in North America, will eventually produce nearly all the company’s compact track loaders, allowing…

The new centre was officially inaugurated on July 5th in Thionville, a city located in the French department of Moselle. Nearly 100 people, including the Mayor of Thionville, Kubota employees and other guests, gathered to celebrate the opening of the EUPC. Kubota’s new European Parts Centre was built as a parts warehouse. With an investment…

This year’s Bauma exhibition will see Yanmar launch their SV17e – the company’s initial foray into electrically-powered mini excavators. Powered by all-electric drive and featuring an open-centre hydraulic system with load-sensing hydraulic pump, the SV17e has been designed to create an exceptional experience for the owner and the operator. Delivering 23.5 kWh gross electric power…

This week sees a Bell B30D articulated dump truck (ADT) for sale at Waller Construction Equipment. This truck is a 2011 model and is fitted with a full tailgate and is ready to go straight to work with a price of £48,950. Check out the 76 ADTs advertised for sale on line at Plant Pages….

Roughly nine months after reaching the 4-billion-tonne (4.4-billion-ton) autonomously hauled milestone, trucks equipped with Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling have now moved over 5 billion tonnes (5.5 billion tons). Cat autonomous trucks are on pace to eclipse previous record totals of materials hauled in a calendar year, projected to be more than 1.4 billion tonnes…