LIUGONG TO BRING EXPERT INSIGHT, PROVEN ON SITE, TO HILLHEAD 2026
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LiuGong are heading to Hillhead 2026 the company says with a clear message for the UK quarrying, construction and recycling industries: Expert Insight. Proven On Site.
Interestingly the company goes on to say…In an industry where bold claims are easy to make and where digital tools and AI can amplify those claims faster than ever, LiuGong is taking a different approach. At Hillhead, the company will focus on evidence, application knowledge and real-world performance, showing how its machines, people and support network are delivering where it matters most: on site.
Visitors to the LiuGong stand will be able to explore a more focused, proof-led view of the company, one built around sector expertise, real applications and practical support.
Howard Dale, President of LiuGong Europe, said, “We want people to leave Hillhead with a clear sense of who we are today. Not just the machines we build, but the knowledge, support and experience behind them. We know customers want proof, and we welcome that. For anyone looking to separate claims from evidence, our message is simple: Expert Insight. Proven On Site.”
Hillhead will be more than a product showcase as the company will present a 12-machine line-up, including 10 new machines making their Hillhead debut and 2 new application packs, selected to demonstrate capability across quarrying, infrastructure, earthmoving, demolition, electric site solutions, and aftersales support.
From Claim to Proof
The LiuGong stand will bring together a series of application-focused stories designed to help visitors look beyond the machine and understand the expertise behind it.
Across the stand, LiuGong will explore the questions that matter to customers: how does the machine perform in demanding conditions? What support sits behind it? How does it fit the application? What evidence proves the claim?
This proof-led approach reflects LiuGong’s wider European direction, focused on building deeper sector understanding and presenting a clearer, more confident proposition to customers.
Howard Dale, President of LiuGong Europe, said: “Customers are hearing a lot of claims at the moment, and it’s not always easy to know what to believe. That’s why Hillhead is so important. It gives people the chance to see the machines, talk to the people behind them and understand how they perform in real applications. For us, it’s a great opportunity to show that LiuGong’s expertise is not just something we talk about. It’s something we are proving every day on sites across the UK, Europe and beyond.”
Built Around Real Applications
Among the highlights will be the 925FCR, a 25-tonne short-tail excavator, launching into the UK market at Hillhead as part of LiuGong’s UK-led R&D story, alongside electric machines including the 838TE electric wheel loader and 924FE electric excavator. The 838TE will support LiuGong’s customer-led BEV story, building on real-world experience with UK quarry and recycling customers, while the 924FE will demonstrate electric machine performance on major infrastructure projects, including Lower Thames Crossing and HS2.
LiuGong will also showcase its electric mining and quarrying capability through the 8110TE 40-tonne electric loader, DR50CE electric mining truck and 4280DE electric motor grader, a combination already proven in demanding applications in Norway and the Czech Republic.
The wider line-up will include the 909FCR compact excavator, 933F DM demolition excavator, 956F HD excavator, 877T wheel loader, 6612F roller, 848TE electric wheel loader, giving visitors a broader view of LiuGong’s application expertise across compact equipment, demolition, quarrying, site power, wheel loaders and heavy-duty production environments.
Harry Mellor, LiuGong’s Sales Director for UK & Ireland, said: “Hillhead is exactly the kind of event where application knowledge matters. Visitors aren’t just looking at machines; they want to see how they perform, how they feel from the operator’s seat and how they can support productivity on site. That is why the demonstrations are so important. They give us the chance to bring the LiuGong story to life, from 60 years of wheel loader expertise to the next generation of BEV performance.”
60 Years of Wheel Loader Expertise
A key part of LiuGong’s Hillhead story will be the celebration of six decades of wheel loader expertise, connecting the company’s heritage with its latest T-Series and BEV loader technologies.
LiuGong manufactured China’s first modernised wheel loader, the Z435, in 1966, a machine that helped lay the foundation for China’s modern construction equipment industry. Today, that experience continues through a global wheel loader population of more than 600,000 machines delivered worldwide and more than 30,000 Wheel Loaders built annually.
At Hillhead, LiuGong will use this anniversary to show how 60 years of wheel loader know-how is being carried forward into machines designed for today’s quarrying, construction and recycling applications.
Live Proof in Action
LiuGong’s Hillhead presence will be designed to encourage conversation and give visitors the chance to see machines working in a live environment, with demonstrations set to play an important role in the stand experience.
The demonstration area will give customers the chance to see LiuGong machines working in a practical environment, with a focus on BEV performance, real application benefits and an OEM total solution offering. Alongside the electric demonstration machines will be Charging Piles and BESS Systems, highlighting the company’s extensive experience in delivering BEV site solutions in Europe.
Designed to create a more engaging stand atmosphere, the demonstrations will give visitors a clearer understanding of how LiuGong’s product expertise translates into real working value.
UK Support Behind the Machines
For LiuGong, Hillhead will also provide an opportunity to reinforce the support behind its growing UK presence, from dealer relationships and parts availability to customer service and practical on-site knowledge.
Dean Thornewell, Managing Director at LiuGong UK & Ireland, said: “Customers at Hillhead want to know that the machine is only part of the story. They want confidence in the people, the parts, the service and the support. That’s where we are continuing to build real momentum in the UK. Hillhead gives us the chance to meet customers face to face, listen to what they need and show them the solutions and support we’re putting in place.”
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