A test of skill and precision at the National Construction Training Centre On February 22nd at the National Construction Training Centre in Mount Lucas, Co. Offaly, operators from all over Ireland converged to test their skills and determine who can claim the title of ‘The Best’ in their field. Operators …
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Montabert now Komatsu owned
Montabert, one of the most renowned and respected names in rock breaking attachments, is now a Komatsu-owned company. Whilst continuing to make its traditional products in their iconic green colour scheme, selling them through its long-standing dealership network, the latest coming together of Montabert breakers under Komatsu ownership has brought …
Read More »Historic day as 750,000th backhoe rolls off JCB production line
JCB today celebrated a unique milestone as its 750,000th backhoe loader rolled off the production line. The landmark machine was driven off the line at the company’s factory in Rocester, Staffordshire – the very location where the first JCB backhoe was manufactured almost 70 years ago. It was in 1953 …
Read More »Volvo EC55D: more muscle, more hustle
Built to last, the 5.5 tonne EC55D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is designed to work harder, for longer – delivering faster, smoother responses, high fuel efficiency and superior performance. Do more in less time with the market-leading power, outstanding digging efforts and faster digging equipment speed of the …
Read More »New Metso Nordtrack Crushers & Screeners – A 2020 arrival aimed at small and midsize users
Metso has expanded its mobile crushing and screening products offering with the launch of their new Nordtrack range, designed to meet the requirements of small and mid-sized companies and general contractors looking for the right combination of productivity, availability and dependability at an attractive price point. With first deliveries expected …
Read More »Snorkel reaches above & beyond at ConExpo/Con-Agg 2020
Snorkel is reaching above and beyond at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2020 with the launch of the world’s largest self-propelled boom lift. Dubbed a ‘Mega Boom’, the new Snorkel 2100SJ telescopic boom lift reaches a maximum platform height of 210 ft. (64.0m), provides an industry-leading horizontal outreach up to 100 ft. (30.4m), and …
Read More »Decision for the performance, low fuel consumption and comfort: Rokemann buys Liebherr R 924 G8 crawler excavator
A cost-effective machine and a comfortable working environment The family company Rokemann: serving customers for over 20 years. “With its great versatility and optimal performance, the R 924 G8 fully meets our requirements”, says Maxime Enderlin, son of the founder of Rokemann, summing up his decision for Liebherr. The Alsatian company …
Read More »New Kobelco SK140SRLC-7 delivers exceptional performance, capability and operator experience through harmonisation
Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the arrival of the SK140SRLC-7 – a 14-tonne excavator that delivers enhanced efficiency and productivity through harmonisation of mechanical power, operation speed and overall machine design. The SK140SRLC-7 is of a new generation of excavators to demonstrate Kobelco’s prowess inexcavator …
Read More »Wheel loader buy-back scheme inspires confidence in Hitachi
A UK-based operational contract management and plant hire services company has purchased two ZW310-6 wheel loaders for quarrying and bulk handling projects. Both models were supplied to MJ Hickey Plant Hire and Contracts Ltd with a buy-back option from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV. The first ZW310-6, was fitted with …
Read More »Euro Auctions proves it is the #1 auction site in Europe as the first sale of 2020 is a MONSTER!!
Euro Auctions, record breaking auctioneers of industrial plant, construction and agricultural machinery, starts 2020 with a bang and a sale that sees over 5,200 lots go over the new sales ramp at Euro Auctions, at the largest machinery and equipment auction held anywhere in Europe. Euro Auctions proved this week …
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