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…

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…

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…

There are plenty of remote jobs that need doing that many machinery operators would prefer not to.  Being able to operate their machinery from the comfort of an office whilst the machines are miles away in the freezing cold would be a massive bonus to many operators. So, Volvo Construction Equipment’s world first trial of…

CASE Construction Equipment has been chosen as one of two suppliers for a tender with industry leading building materials company CEMEX. This deal sees CEMEX complete a large purchase of CASE machines for multiple markets across Europe, including, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and the UK. Following winning a share of the tender, the…

With increasing shortages of staff across the UK, perhaps Volvo have come up with an alternative that might well work in the future.  A driverless, intelligent wheeled loader based on a child’s toy. This is the fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – the first real-world example of a self-learning concept…

JM (Jack Moody) Recycling is an active user of Hitachi’s remote monitoring technology for its fleet of Hitachi wheel loaders. The West Midlands-based green composting and wood waste recycling contractor uses the ConSite automated monthly report service to compare the performance of 11 models to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency. ConSite summarises and analyses vital…

Komatsu’s new PW98MR-11 tight-tail excavator bridges the gap between compact and construction-sized machines which means that it can work in a wide variety of construction, utility and landscaping applications with improved efficiency. It features lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and convenient and fast access to all service positions. No SCR or Adblue Required The…