Hire Safe Solution is expanding its fleet with Haulotte aerial work platforms capable of reaching great heights to meet market needs. In total, 6 HA32 RTJ PRO units have been delivered in July to one of the leading providers of big booms in the UK access market. The 32 m all terrain articulating booms are…

A nice 1 tonne high lift Terex site dumper on this week’s front cover is joined by another three of them available directly from the operator, DWP Recycling. Showing low hours, they are available at £6,650 each and are offered alongside four Takeuchi TB216 mini diggers with a full set of buckets and piped for…

One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be produced. South Wales-based Walters Group has ordered the brand new machines to work predominantly on a series of highway earthworks projects. Supplied by dealer Holt…

Sales are down at Volvo CE for Q2 this year but has continued to bring industry transformation in the second quarter of 2024 while demand in many markets has slowed, particularly compared with the high levels reported from the same period last year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes in Europe and North America….

JCB was amongst others celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery – potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year. The decision affects towing rules in England, Scotland and Wales and has seen the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) create a new…

This week sees a 2007 Nissan FD70 7 tonne, 6 cylinder diesel forklift featured on the front cover courtesy of Plant Master. It is in good all round condition and is fitted with a low mast and tyres in good condition. Check out all the details on the inside front cover of the magazine. Remember,…

Road surfacing specialists take note of this week’s front cover machine. It’s an ABG Titan 473-2 paver from 2005. It has brand new screens and tampers and is showing 10,47 hours. Kept as a back up machine, it can be seen working at the seller, Nelson Anderson’s site in Essex. Full details of this and…

The CAT M332D Scrape/Waste Handler on this week’s front cover may not be pretty, but it has a grerat heritage. Straight from a national company, the machine is heading for the GPSV sale ending on the 25th July showing 17,989 hours. It is located in Leyburn and can be seen by appointment – see full…

Komatsu has introduced a significant upgrade to its crawler excavator operator cab that acknowledges that operator comfort is key to jobsite efficiency. “We already provide our customers with highly productive and efficient machines,” says Vince Porteous, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. “With the new operator cab, we’ve taken a significant step forward by increasing operator…

Exclusive to Cat machines and undercarriages, the proprietary Cat Track Wear Sensor (CTWS) remotely monitors undercarriage wear to better predict wear out, plan maintenance and increase machine uptime. Monitored within the Cat Wear Management System, the new CTWS wirelessly communicates critical track link wear information from the machine to the dealer for monitoring. Timed alert…

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader. The cab comes complete with heated front and rear screens, a heated seat, and an efficient three-speed heater with boost feature. It is also possible to pre-condition the cab while charging, to preserve traction battery power and potential…

Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) Offers Guidance In recent years, construction machinery theft has become a pressing concern across Europe, posing significant challenges to contractors, rental companies, and manufacturers. As a leading equipment provider, Hitachi is committed to providing customers with solutions to protect their investment and prevent it from being stolen. The scale of equipment…

Here’s a solid looking workhorse. The 2008 Volvo L150F wheeled loader looks ready to go to work and comes with just one owner and is fitted with a reversing camera system. Sold by Plantmaster, all of their details are to be found on their advert on the inside front cover of this week’s magazine. Remember,…

Caterpillar has recently updated its VisionLink Productivity web service, rolling out three innovative features: Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and E-Ticketing. Aimed at providing managers with a comprehensive view of jobsite efficiency and machinery use, this integrated service is a scalable, cloud-based solution that aggregates and interprets data from any machine subscribed and fitted…

JCB is expanding its rotating telescopic handler range with the launch of the JCB 558-210R PRO and the 558-260R PRO. The range-topping machines feature increased lift capacity, a higher standard specification, a range of new options and attachments, plus a three-year warranty. Key features include:  The 21-metre lift 558-210R PRO and the 588-260R PRO, which…

Develon, (previously Doosan) has launched the new DX140RDM-7, the latest addition to the company’s range of demolition excavators. Like the three larger models from 31 to 61 tonne, the new DX140RDM-7 22.5 tonne demolition excavator offers multiple configurations to choose from, providing the customer with a range of solutions depending on the project to be…

 JCB has expanded its X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR – a second reduced tailswing model that delivers performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab. Key features include: Compact Counterweight The 145XR reduced tailswing model builds upon the success of JCB’s larger 245XR,…

JCB has launched a new product to help customers monitor the location of all powered or non-powered equipment, regardless of its size, function, or brand. The LiveLink Asset Tag is a small battery-powered, Bluetooth-transmitting device that can be fixed to any asset – from hand tools, machine attachments such as breakers, buckets, and sweeper collectors,…

This week’s issue is jam packed with plant machinery heading through the UK’s main auction houses. Some specialist machinery heading to the Malcolm Harrison Prees, Shropshire Sale on the 13th July, including the start of the front cover, a 2019 Tana Shark 440D tracked shredder which sits alongside plenty of other waste recycling machines. CVA…

Hunt Forest Group (HFG), the South and South-West dealer for Yanmar, is celebrating the grand opening of its latest and most ambitious facility yet: a cutting-edge “super depot” located in Green Ore, Somerset. Perfectly positioned at the crossroads of Bristol and Wales, the vast new depot is poised to dramatically elevate the level of service…