Since their premiere in 2013, Liebherr’s compact loaders have been impressing customers as safe and reliable machines in a wide variety of industries. Liebherr has now overhauled its compact loaders and expanded the series with the L504 model. The most important innovations include the redesigned operator’s cab, which provides the operator with excellent visibility thanks…

Caterpillar will soon launch a new smart creep feature for the full range of Cat® D3 Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL) for operating Cat cold planer and wheel saw attachments. Smart creep senses the load on the attachment and automatically adjusts the drive command to keep the cold planer or wheel…

CVA are showing off their 2014 JCB 417HT wheel loader that’s joining a host of other plant machinery for sale at their January 25th auction. Other entries include a JCB 437 wheel loader, a series of forklifts, sweepers and mini diggers. Plenty more wheel loaders advertised for sale inside the magazine – a 2005 JCB…

Scotland’s Hodge Plant has had a great start to the year with the company’s new CASE IH dealership.  Joshua Hodge arranged for the delivery of the Hodge Plant’s first new telehandler of the year to Advance Construction. The 935 model has a 9m reach and a 3.5 ton lift capacity and has also been sold…

Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers deliver consistent breaking power. Their efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool. With piston and tool matched in diameter and mass, these new hammers offer increased power…

Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) and Hyundai Doosan Infracore showcased their advanced smart construction solutions and future unmanned construction equipment under the theme of “Intelligent Robotics” at the Consumer Electronics Show. The Concept-X project may help to bring about a safe and efficient future construction site based on unmanned and automation technologies and XiteCloud, the first…

A leading plant hirer has hailed the “brilliant battery life” of its two new JCB electric Loadall telescopic handlers which are delivering eight hours continuous operation on a single charge. Purchased by Wellingborough-based RJC Plant Hire, the two new JCB 525-60E models deliver zero emissions at point of use with comparable performance to their diesel…

Doosan Bobcat unveiled its new, all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader this month at CES® 2022. The T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully electric, offering the full benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, components, emissions and vibrations – all while providing cleaner, quieter machines. “Doosan Bobcat is at the forefront of…

Hitachi has unveiled the ZW180-7, a smaller 7th generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range, which has been designed to appeal to both owners and operators. With industry-leading safety features and improved comfort in the cab, operators feel in control of their workspace. Owners benefit from the new model’s exceptional efficiency and maximum…

The front cover shows a paid of unused Volvo EC210 tracked excavators plus a useful-looking 8×2 Scania with a Fassi crane fitted. All of these are available at Euro Auctions’ no-reserve sale at Leeds on 26th to 29th January. Check out their advert on pages 18-19 for more details or view their inventory right here…

An independent Land Rover specialist has bought one of the first of JCB’s brand new 3.5-tonne mini excavators. Purchased by Bridgwater-based C.W. Feltham Ltd, the 36C-1 is a conventional tailswing mini excavator and is a totally new addition to the JCB range. It provides increased productivity with more reach, stability and lifting performance which will…

At the last sale of 2021 from the team at Euro Auctions, Leeds, 3,500 lots went over the ramp and the hammer went down for the last time, with prices remaining strong as the year ends. The last Euro Auctions sale of year at the ‘flag ship’ site in Leeds provided buyers with no shortage…

Doosan Infracore Europe has appointed Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd (Blue Central), based in Northwich in Cheshire, as the new Authorised Doosan Dealer for North-West England and North Wales. As the new Doosan dealer, Blue Central covers Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside (including the Wirral), Cheshire, North Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and the Islands of Anglesey…

The magazine starts the year with a bang – celebrating 100 weekly issues produced since October 2019. Launched just a few months before the first COVID-19 lockdowns, the magazine continues to put buyers in touch with sellers of plant and commercial vehicles. With increased distribution and websites that delivers great response to advertisers, now is…

M&J Evans Group (M&J Evans), a customer of CASE Construction Equipment and dealer Warwick Ward, has acquired 20 CASE excavators equipped with 360-degree cameras and SiteWatch telematics, continuing the company’s CASE machine acquisition programme. Machine availability, alongside an interest in assessing reliability, operator comfort, fuel savings and total cost of ownership, are behind the investment…

Machinery operators can now place orders for Doosan’s new DX50Z, DX55R and DX100W-7 excavators using the Doobiz system. Priority allocation is not guaranteed if you have previously reserved one of these machines with Sales or DST – please place actual orders in the system as soon as possible. DX100W-7: Much anticipated, the DX100W-7 is designed…

To power large, mobile crushing and screening equipment, Sandvik is investing in renewable fuel. Working alongside Finning the company has confirmed that they have successfully used HVO with C series Cat® engines without making any modifications to the engine or fuel tanks. HVO is a form of renewable synthetic diesel, its acronym standing for ‘hydrogen-treated…

Hawkspare’s CAT D6R LGP dozer graces the front cover of this week’s festive issue. The 2006 machine comes with a’S’ blade and new ripper and is available at £64,000. Plenty more plant machinery for sale throughout the magazine, including AJ Machinery on the inside front cover and Boundary Plant on the outside back cover. There’s…

The 750,000th engine has just come off the line at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire where production first began in 2004. Engine production was extended to India in 2011- helping to power JCB to the landmark figure. Lord Bamford commented, “50,000 engines is quite some milestone when you consider that we only started manufacturing 17…

Doosan has launched their new DX-7 Series Excavators. With numerous upgrades and improvements across the board, the company says that the new line-up represents “the best combination of performance, smooth and intuitive controls, sustainable manufacturing and unbeatable value for money for customers.” The new range starts with the 14.4 tonne DX140LC-7 and extends right up…