Thwaites have revealed their new ROTATOR 9-tonne dumper that gives the operator a rotating position enabling 360-degree visibility. Designed by Thwaites engineers and built by the UK manufacturing team. The Rotator will reduce risk on site and, the makes claim, should improve productivity whilst delivering the safest, dumper operator experience. What’s in a Name? The…

Mecalac has designed the Revotruck, a unique dumper that combines cab rotation with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already the winner of five awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards “Best of the Best”, the Revotruck builds on the success of the dumper range to offer increases in safety. Although dumpers are an effective means of…

Thwaites has announced the furthering of their distributor agreement and partnership with The Molson Group. The new territory appointment covers the English county of Cumbria and commenced on June 3rd 2024.  Molson Equipment were recently appointed approved distributor for the Northeast of England, following confirmation earlier this year of Molson Young Plant Sales appointment to…

We simply don’t get these every day. Now Walters Group are selling a pair of Kress Pallet carriers. You can read about these heavyweight machines here. These flexible machines have rear dump units and come complete with skips. See the advert on page 11 for the contact details. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for sale…

At Intermat Paris, last month, Thwaites introduced ROPS+, a concept solution that ensures operator safety and standards compliance, with manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 6, effective from spring 2025. The standard refers to front mounted dumpers, with an operating mass of over 3,500 kg & under 4,500kg. The standard states that these machines shall be…

Leading regional hirer Rentool with branches in Hampshire and Dorset, have further expanded their fleet of Thwaites dumpers in a recent deal that saw 4 x 1.5-tonne Power Swivel models enter the fleet for the first time. The wider order of 10 x machines, which includes a mix of 3-tonne & 2-tonne units grows the…

Here’s a tidy machine on this week’s front cover – a Hydrema 22 tonne 922F rear tip dumper. It has flotation tyres fitted and is showing under 5,000 hours and can be bought directly from Ridgway Rentals – check out their advert on page 11 this week. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery for…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the HD605-10 rigid dump truck. The manufacturer claims that this ‘Large Class’ machine “sets new benchmarks in safety, productivity, durability, and environmental responsibility.” Designed to maximise productivity while minimising operational costs, the HD605-10 comes with enhanced engine power and torque, along with cutting-edge fuel-saving technologies….

We simply don’t get these every day. Now Walters Group are selling a pair of Kress Pallet carriers. You can read about these heavyweight machines here. These flexible machines have rear dump units and come complete with skips. See the advert on page 11 for the contact details. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm machinery…

Mecalac has revealed its new eMDX electric dumper. The company claim that this dumper is the first 100% electric 6-tonne dumper in the world and marks a step forward in meeting the growing demand for environmentally-friendly urban equipment without compromising productivity or safety. QUIET & ODOURLESS The eMDX aims to eliminate emissions on worksites. This…

AUSA, manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has signed an agreement with Warwick Ward, one of the largest suppliers of earthmoving and waste recycling equipment, and spare parts in Europe. The agreement encompasses the distribution of AUSA dumpers, rough terrain forklifts, and compact telehandlers throughout the North East, Yorkshire and South East regions of England….

Equipment distributor Boss Plant Sales has been appointed by Thwaites as the new distributor for London (inner M25) and Oxfordshire. Boss Plant Sales was founded by Graham Stansfield in 2012 and has enjoyed over a decade of rapid growth. The Company excels in recruiting and retaining a team of highly experienced industry titans. Personnel include…

There’s a stack of Mecalac site dumpers heading through the regular Malcolm Harrison Prees sale on the 3rd February. There are 6 tonne straight tips with full cabs from 2021 and 3-tonne straight tip models from 2018 and 2018. These are joined by older Terex,Thwaites and JCB dumpers. So, if it’s a dumper you are…

The Terex dump truck on this week’s front cover will not be winning any beauty competitions, but it looks like a solid workhorse with tis GM12V-71 engine. It comes with new batteries and a watertight body. Delivery is available and the truck is prices at £14,000 courtesy of Walker Machinery. Check out the photo lineages…

Thwaites has announced that Molson Equipment has been appointed as the approved distributor for the Northeast of England. This move further expands the Molson Group relationship with Thwaites, from the existing distributor relationship covering the Scottish central belt and highlands, to this second and separate territory of the Northeast of England. Speaking ahead of the…

National Hirer Plantforce has placed an order for £4.2m in a major site dumper fleet deal with Thwaites. The deal which consists of 105 site dumpers, 58 of which are 9-tonne Front Tip cabbed dumpers, completes one of the largest fleet deals in recent times. Thwaites Distributor Manager (North) Will Redman said, “We were delighted…

Phoenix Plant Sales Ltd, have reached agreement with Thwaites to expand their current south and west Wales territory to now include mid and north Wales. Effectively establishing the company as the Thwaites approved and sole distributor for Wales, with a new, north Wales sales hub in Wrexham, officially opening on Jan 3rd, 2024. A Thwaites…

AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, is launching their new D101AEA and D101AEA Compact dumpers at Smopyc. Both models have a 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) payload and join the range of electric vehicles that AUSA launched onto the market in late 2022. D101AEA and D101AEA Compact, the most compact in the segment With…

Cornish contractor Steve Hoskin Construction (SHC) have taken delivery of the first hydrostatic drive, 6-tonne Power Swivel Dumpers to be manufactured by Thwaites. SHC, formed in 1995, are recognised as one of the largest groundworkers in the South-West of England, delivering on site solutions to both local and national house builders.  With companies such as…

Now here’s a lot of machine for your money. This week’s front cover sees A 1990 Terex 33-07 dump truck on sale with Walker Machinery for just £14,000. The truck may not be beautiful, but it’s ready to go to work with a watertight body, rear camera and a GM 12V-71 turbo engine. if mixers…