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    Thomas Plant Hire Acquires Mulholland Plant Services, Creating a Scottish Stronghold

    Thomas Plant Hire, one of the UK's leading plant hire specialists with 13 depots throughout the UK, today ...

    Thomas Plant Hire, one of the UK's leading plant hire specialists with 13 depots throughout the UK, today announced the acquisition of the leading Scottish plant hire specialist Mulholland Plant Servi ...

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    Five star accommodation

    A crucial aspect of creating an effective work environment is providing appropriate welfare facilities. H ...

    A crucial aspect of creating an effective work environment is providing appropriate welfare facilities. Here, Tom Baker, business development director at Algeco Hire, looks at how site accommodation h ...

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    Dynamic duo pack a punch

    Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is expanding its wheeled loader portfolio with the launch of a brand ...

    Yanmar Compact Equipment (Yanmar CE) is expanding its wheeled loader portfolio with the launch of a brand-new pair of mini yet mighty machines: the V7 and V7-HW (Heavy Weight). This dynamic duo are th ...

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    New excavator long on all round capability

    Hitachi Construction Machinery is introducing its largest Zaxis-7 model in its extensive super long front ...

    Hitachi Construction Machinery is introducing its largest Zaxis-7 model in its extensive super long front excavator range. The ZX490LCH-7 HE16LD with 16m reach has a longer boom and arm and heavier co ...

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    New electric mini-ex makes narrow entrance

    The DX20ZE-7 mini-excavator is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by DEVELON ...

    The DX20ZE-7 mini-excavator is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by DEVELON. This two-tonne excavator combines low-noise and zero emissions with the features and performa ...

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    More short tails for Takeuchi

    Weighing 3.8-tonnes, the Takeuchi TB335R short tail excavator is Stage V ready with 18.2kW and an eco-ope ...

    Weighing 3.8-tonnes, the Takeuchi TB335R short tail excavator is Stage V ready with 18.2kW and an eco-operating mode. Its larger than average track frame and optimized counterweight provides excellent ...

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    Zero tailswing for safer sites

    Ideal for working in confined areas, the 35Z-1 zero tailswing model from JCB stays within its footprint w ...

    Ideal for working in confined areas, the 35Z-1 zero tailswing model from JCB stays within its footprint when slewing for safer working on compact sites. It is powered by a three-cylinder Stage V/T4 Fi ...

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    20 model range to meet every need

    Ranging from 1.2 tonnes to 6.2 tonnes, the D-Series of mini-excavators from CASE Construction Equipment c ...

    Ranging from 1.2 tonnes to 6.2 tonnes, the D-Series of mini-excavators from CASE Construction Equipment consists of 20 models – two of which are electric – that includes two-piece boom, zero-tail swin ...

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    Hydrogen definitely in the mix

    JCB’S £100 million investment in its project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has reached a ne ...

    JCB’S £100 million investment in its project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has reached a new milestone with the production of its 50th  hydrogen combustion engine. Chairman Lord Bamford ...

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    Doosan’s DX85R-7 cuts tail swing

    Develon’s latest 8 tonne mini-excavator, the DX85R-7, has a reduced tail swing (RTS) design and boom swin ...

    Develon’s latest 8 tonne mini-excavator, the DX85R-7, has a reduced tail swing (RTS) design and boom swing angle of 60o so it can work effectively in confined spaces. It is powered by a D24 Stage V di ...

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