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The front cover this week has a pair of unused Doosan excavators due to go through the Leeds Euro Auctions sale at the end of April. They are DX340LC models and are joined by excavators from JCB and Komatsu. Check out all the plant photo lineages in the magazine and remember to check out this…

Doosan has launched their new DX27Z-7 2.8 tonne and DX35Z-7 3.9 tonne Stage V compliant mini-excavators. Both new models provide a larger working range than the previous generation machines as well as other mini-excavators in this part of the market, together with higher lifting capacities and digging forces. DoosanCONNECT Telematics Another important feature of the…

After completing the launch of its entire range of dumpers with higher payloads, 6 and 10 tonnes, AUSA is continuing to upgrade its equipment with the new D301AHG site dumper, which has a 3,000 kg payload. A completely new dumper, designed with the aim of delivering higher productivity and a better return on investment for…

Reading-based Waller Construction have supplied the image of their 2011 Caterpillar 329E-LME for this week’s front cover. This one owner machine comes with a full CAT service history and has recently had a new undercarriage fitted at Finnings. Check out Waller’s stock of tracked excavators and ADTs online at Plant Pages. Check out all the…

Increased Comfort and Controllability The enhanced cab offers more features as standard than most other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications. Standard features include: Keyless start (Doosan Smart Key) & remote door lock/unlock Parallel wiper system covering a larger window area Operator ID/Password functionality (setting operator authorization to…

In a shared commitment to reduce its environmental impact, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making it easier for customers to reach their own carbon reduction goals with personalized plans. Taking advantage of its existing solutions and services, Volvo CE has developed a step-by-step approach with the CO2 Reduction Program to help customers realise their…

Chepstow Plant International have a tidy-looking Bell L2106E Wheel loader from 2013 on this week’s front cover. In good working condition, the machine has 11,300 hours and is fitted with a reversing camera and full rear wings. Plenty of goodies on sale at the Euro Auctions Dromore sale – including unused Case & Hitachi excavators…

Komatsu Europe has revealed their EU Stage V upgrade for all its backhoe loader range. The new WB93R-8, WB97R-8, WB93S-8, and WB97S-8 now feature an EU Stage V compliant engine along with proven aftertreatment technologies. They also retain all the values of the previous models. “Following the successful introduction of the -8 range, the new…

Plant hirer Waitings is tickled pink with its newest heavyweight JCB 200X excavator – literally. The latest 22-tonne excavator to join the family firm’s fleet doesn’t come in traditional JCB yellow but in pink – in tribute to a much-loved member of the founding family. And each time the machine digs a clump of earth…

The new Hitachi ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator has an extensive range of features designed to help control operator profitability, comfort, safety and uptime. This versatile model, the largest in the Hitachi wheeled excavator range, also benefits from impressive fuel economy from the Stage V-compliant machine. Its unique and HIOS III hydraulic system achieves higher levels of…

AJ Machinery have a 2014 JCB 427 Wastemaster featuring on this week’s front cover. With solid cushion tyres and toe tip bucket, the machine is tidy and ready to go to work. Red bull have an interesting looking US-built Ashland pull-type scraper advertised – pull with top powered tractors or dozers for levelling work. Check…

The quick availability of crawler cranes is a decisive factor in the 100-tonne class. A requirement that the new LR 1100.1 fulfils perfectly making it the ideal multi-purpose crane on any construction site. The new crawler crane LR 1100.1 is optimised for all typical lifting applications in the 100-tonne category. It can be configured either…

Hitachi Construction Machinery has been operating in Europe for 50 years from this year. To commemorate this important milestone, the company is celebrating its success over five decades together with its dealers and customers. A variety of events are scheduled throughout 2022 and promotional materials will be published to mark the company’s golden anniversary, including…

Family company Brewster Bros have recently taken delivery of a QJ341 mobile jaw crusher for their recycling operation in Livingston, West Lothian. They pride themselves on their state-of-the-art recycling plant and sustainable operation, from where they recycle, reuse and resell high quality products to their customers. Brewster Bros is a family-run business which has evolved…

Hyster is giving customers more ways to select the best battery technology for their application with Sunlight Group lithium-ion batteries now an option for selected Hyster forklifts and warehouse trucks. The Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries, which will be available for selected 24V, 48V, and 80V lift trucks and warehouse equipment, are fully linked to the…

Ausa, a global manufacturer of compact industrial vehicles for moving materials and road maintenance has given us their professional advice on the best way to maintain your site dumpers. As we know, by its very nature, a dumper is going to undergo intensive use and it will mostly be used in very adverse off-road conditions….

The front cover has a 2012 JCB 2CX Sitemaster backhoe loader that is going through the CVA sale on 22nd March. This is on offer alongside a series of wheel loaders and a variety of plant machinery coming directly from a local council. This week’s photo lineages sees the addition of a Bitelli asphalt paver…

CASE CE has launched its new CASE E-Series Crawler Excavator range which includes seven new models from 13 to 30-tonne: CX130E, CX160E, CX180E, CX210E, CX240E, CX250E, CX300E. The Excavator’s new features include new FPT Industrial (FPT) Stage V engines, enhanced cab design, improved hydraulics’ controls and settings, machine structure and undercarriage. “Our customers are facing…

The all-new Kobelco SK19 mini excavator combines a compact body with a high-output engine for high power and efficient operation, excellent stability with superior weight distribution and a well-designed, comfortable cab. The Kobelco SK19, which replaces the previous SK18-1E, delivers superior performance thanks to its bigger engine, new hydraulic system and newly designed working equipment….

Yanmar have unveiled improvements to their zero swing ViO17 mini digger. The upgraded model is powered by a Stage V-compliant 3-cylinder direct injection engine from Yanmar’s TNV series which is ideal for grading, landscaping or urban renewals. The ViO17 now comes with the option of a long digging arm to improve working range. To further…