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Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest PC138US-11 excavator as a new addition to its EU Stage V emissions compliant excavator family. This upgraded Komatsu machine was presented at the bauma…

Komatsu Europe has announced the all-new PC17R-5 & PC20R-5 conventional tail EU Stage V mini excavators. These new arrivals in the Komatsu range were be presented at the bauma 2022…

Ammann’s new pivot-steer roller carries on its tradition of manoeuvrability while adding unparalleled visibility and fingertip operator control. In addition, the Ammann ARP 75 Pivot-Steer Tandem Roller also offers adjustable…

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, today unveiled another world first for the industry – a mobile hydrogen refueller. JCB is investing £100 million…

Plant hire company, Banner Plant Limited, is raising much needed funds for children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, and has bolstered its 2022 fundraising activity by donating 50% of hire revenue…

Kubota Corporation has unveiled plans for a £100m expansion of its Hirakata Plant, the company’s main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Japan, significantly enhancing its production capacity. The expansion will see…

The ten tonne crane that features on this week’s front cover is heading for a varied sale at Cottrill & Co on 1st November. A British Hoist & Crane Company…

Komatsu Europe has revealed images of the PW138MR-11 excavator, the latest addition to the Komatsu EU Stage V wheeled excavator family. The new PW138MR-11 meets EU Stage V emissions regulations…

Bobcat has announced that at Bauma 2022, the company will launch a new two tonne electric mini-excavator, the latest in Bobcat’s growing line of zero emission compact equipment products. Robert…

The patent-pending tool co-developed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Granfors Racing has been adopted by the FIA and is the first solution of its kind to be devised…

This week’s front cover shows the range of late machinery heading for the Euro Auctions sale on 26th to 29th October. This lineup of Volvo tracked excavators are joined by…

Komatsu has revealed that a prototype of its first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased on its demo area (FM.713/1) at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich,…

JCB has announced the appointment of a new global lead logistics provider with the awarding of a multi-million pound five-year contract. The agreement will see Denmark-based family company Maersk Logistics…

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) held a dedicated awards evening in an exclusive venue overlooking the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium. The aim of…

Civil engineering contractor M.V. Kelly has purchased its 2,000th excavator from Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK). Specialising in housebuilding and groundworks, M.V. Kelly also engages in larger civil engineering excavations…

A rare Akerman H16B 30 tonne excavator features on this week’s front cover. Available from Walker Machinery with 13,000 hours for £14,500 it has a Volvo TD100 engine and is…

Until now, all track loaders were made in the Takeuchi factory in Japan, but now, the first compact track loaders have rolled off the assembly line at Takeuchi’s new manufacturing…

The new centre was officially inaugurated on July 5th in Thionville, a city located in the French department of Moselle. Nearly 100 people, including the Mayor of Thionville, Kubota employees…

This year’s Bauma exhibition will see Yanmar launch their SV17e – the company’s initial foray into electrically-powered mini excavators. Powered by all-electric drive and featuring an open-centre hydraulic system with…

This week sees a Bell B30D articulated dump truck (ADT) for sale at Waller Construction Equipment. This truck is a 2011 model and is fitted with a full tailgate and…