The demand for small multipurpose articulated loaders in the agricultural, rental and construction sectors is on the increase. These machines are gradually replacing other types of machines (tractors with loaders, skid-steers…) for greater versatility, agility and safety for these various applications. Mecalac have launched their new compact loader range squarely in this segment. A RANGE…

Based on customer feedback from the past years, Komatsu’s WA475-10 wheel loader now offers a new “tool linkage” boom. It was developed at the Komatsu site in Hanover, Germany, where this wheel loader is also manufactured. This development of this improvement was focused on the need of customers in industrial applications for high pull-back forces…

Mecalac has launched a brand new range of swing loaders – The all-new AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210. Collectively, the range of seven machines provides capacities from 600 to 2,100 litres. AS750 The AS750 is the big sister of the Mecalac AS600 Swing Loader, boasting a larger…

The new Caterpillar 966 GC Wheel Loader has Caterpillar designed components, on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics and intuitive controls keep fuel consumption and operating costs low, making it a versatile machine that also fits the needs of the rental and municipal markets. The Cat C9.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea…

Doosan has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant for the supply of new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders. Comprising the DL60-7, DL65-7, DL80-7, DL85-7 and DL80TL-7 models, the new Doosan compact wheel loaders cover a wide range of applications, including construction, agriculture, earthmoving, waste/recycling, rental, builders merchants,…

JCB machines from landmark years of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign took centre stage at the spectacular Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London. The five diggers paraded down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace past members of the Royal Family and tens of thousands of cheering spectators who were lining the route. The team of operators…

Building on the success of the Cat® M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform. Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive…

JCB machines from the past and the present will be taking centre stage at a special pageant in London as the nation comes together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month. The company confirmed that it has signed an agreement to become a Platinum Jubilee Pageant Partner – and milestone machines spanning…

Liebherr has redeveloped and fundamentally revised its range of mid-sized wheel loaders. The newly-designed lift arm ensures maximum breakout, holding and lowering forces. It has optimised z-bar kinematics and improved working hydraulics. Increases in engine power and tipping loads prepare the wheel loaders for demanding operations in various sectors, such as excavation, recycling or log…

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…

Dow Group UK received their new CASE 721 G loading shovel from Case dealer, Hodge Plant, a Tier 4 final machine using SCR only – no EGR required. The Case 721G is designed for comfort, with a seat-mounted console, premium control interface with an 8 inch display, a built in hands-free kit and an active…

Caterpillar is inviting machine operators around the globe to take on the world in their 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge tests the skills and precision of equipment operators as they prove their excellence in operating Cat machinery and their ability to master any piece of construction equipment safely and efficiently. “More than 80 Cat…

New Holland Agriculture continues to renew its light equipment range with the launch of the new backhoe loader range. Alain de Nanteuil, New Holland Light Equipment Europe Leader, states: “Our backhoe loaders are masters of versatility that combine the strength and the efficiency of a compact loader with the precision and the versatility of a…

Doosan has launched a new Compact Wheel Loaders range manufactured by Tobroco-Giant, Netherlands-based leading manufacturer of Compact Wheel Loaders for materials handling, construction, rental, agriculture and landscaping. Currently the range includes such models as DL60, DL65, DL80, DL85 and DL80TL. The ranges starts with the DL60-7 which has an operating weight of 3,750kgs and 66hp,…

Hitachi has launched a larger next-generation model from its Stage V-compliant wheel loader range. The ZW310-7 comes with powerful performance, low total cost of ownership and exceptional efficiency. Safety Systems To protect the operator and machine from potential hazards, it allows a superior view from all angles – especially with the visibility to the rear…

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…

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…

Volvo CE have recognised that there is no point in running electrically powered construction machinery if the infrastructure is not in place to support it – or the working practices altered to suit the machinery. The company is therefore carrying out a research project with partners to explore every aspect of the ‘electric ecosystem’ to…