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  • A round up of the latest compact machines

    They might be small in stature, but today’s compact machines are packing a bigger and bigger punch, makin ...

    They might be small in stature, but today’s compact machines are packing a bigger and bigger punch, making them a valuable addition to any fleet. CPN rounds up a few of the latest models that are maki ...

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  • JCB focuses on hydrogen fuel

    It’s not often that the CPN mailbox receives a letter from a chairman but when that chairman happens to b ...

    It’s not often that the CPN mailbox receives a letter from a chairman but when that chairman happens to be Lord Bamford, you’re going to click on the message pretty quickly to find out more. In this i ...

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  • Investing in Hinowa

    Resale value and versatility appeal to rental company as it continues to invest in Hinowa. CPN reports. A ...

    Resale value and versatility appeal to rental company as it continues to invest in Hinowa. CPN reports. Access rental specialist GT Access has continued to renew and grow its spider lift fleet by inve ...

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  • Can hydrogen be a major contributor to reducing carbon emissions

    Wates Group believes hydrogen can be a major contributor to its plans to reduce carbon emissions across i ...

    Wates Group believes hydrogen can be a major contributor to its plans to reduce carbon emissions across its operations after successfully trialling a JCB generator powered by the fuel. The company has ...

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  • JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders

    One of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland is delivering time savings of up t ...

    One of the first new JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland is delivering time savings of up to 30% for road surfacing specialist, L B McRonald. The new model is used for pavement and road ...

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  • Plant hire companies are investing in low emission

    Plant hire companies are investing in low emission, battery-electric and hydrogen-powered machinery, help ...

    Plant hire companies are investing in low emission, battery-electric and hydrogen-powered machinery, helping contractors meet new environmental standards without costly investment. And with rental pen ...

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  • Machinery sales tip upwards

    Further growth in retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment continued in March, with 11% inc ...

    Further growth in retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment continued in March, with 11% increase compared with March 2024. This is the fifth month in a row where sales have been higher t ...

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  • Certas in new fuel tank initiative

    Fuel distributor, Certas Energy, has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydro-treated veg ...

    Fuel distributor, Certas Energy, has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO).  The campaign aims to support customers for whom cost is a barrier to transit ...

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  • Is it better to rent or buy?

    Rent or buy? The age-old dilemma. Commit to sinking your own money into a trusty new machine or trusting ...

    Rent or buy? The age-old dilemma. Commit to sinking your own money into a trusty new machine or trusting your friendly neighbourhood rental firm to help you out and give you a good deal for the requir ...

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  • DLH raises its game with Liebherr

    UK-based, DLH Lifting Services Ltd is raising its game with the arrival of a highly-specced Liebherr LTM ...

    UK-based, DLH Lifting Services Ltd is raising its game with the arrival of a highly-specced Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 DLH’s managing director, Terry Humphreys commented: “The purchase of our LTM 1230-5.1 ...

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