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JCB Introduces the 370X its Largest Excavator to Date.
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27/03/24
JCB Introduces the 370X its Largest Excavator to Date.
JCB has unveiled its largest excavator in the advanced JCB X series range.  Billed not only as the largest but the most advanced excavator in the X series the machine does not disappoint.  With a max dig depth of 8.36m and a 240Kw engine, this conventional tailswing machine has a 2.1m…
UK’s biggest gigafactory coming to Coventry.
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2 min read
26/03/24
UK’s biggest gigafactory coming to Coventry.
EVE Energy, the world’s largest manufacturer of Tesla-like cylindrical car batteries, is understood to be in advanced negotiations to construct a 60 gigawatt-hour factory on the site of Coventry airport. If agreed the £1.2bn investment would make this factory the biggest in the UK.  Read…
JCB Introduces the 370X its Largest Excavator to Date.
  • Industry News
2 min read
22/03/24
JCB Introduces the 370X its Largest Excavator to Date.
Launched this week JCB has unveiled its largest excavator in the advanced JCB X series range.  UK Plant Operators were delighted to be invited to the event which enabled a first-hand view of the machine, as it was put through its paces in the testing environment of a Staffordshire…
Kubota Launch New Non-Digger Range for UK.
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2 min read
20/03/24
Kubota Launch New Non-Digger Range for UK.
Kubota yesterday unveiled a range of compact Telehandlers, Tracked Dumpers and Wheel Loaders.  All of which will be available through their 32 strong UK distributorship.  Watch the nimble KTH 4815-2 in action here and look out for a special feature in the next edition of UK Plant…
New Reveals from Steelwrist Ahead of a Busy Show Season.
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3 min read
19/03/24
New Reveals from Steelwrist Ahead of a Busy Show Season.
Steelwrist has revealed a third generation of Tiltrotators , introduced a new product category as well as announcing two new rotor couplers, besides a range of new compactors and grapples. The centrepiece of the new product launch includes the first model of the third generation Steelwrist…
Bobcat Launches New Family of Rotary Telehandlers 
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3 min read
14/03/24
Bobcat Launches New Family of Rotary Telehandlers 
Bobcat has launched a new range of Rotary Telehandlers for markets in Europe and the Middle East and Africa. The new range offers nine Stage V powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18 to 39 m and lifting capacities from 5 to 8 tonne.  The models with lifting…
Net Zero trial as national Gas pipeline switches to hydrogen.
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07/03/24
Net Zero trial as national Gas pipeline switches to hydrogen.
The £12m FutureGrid project is looking at how low-carbon fuel can be safely integrated into the network. The owner and operator of Britain’s gas transmission network has tested running pure hydrogen through its pipelines in a world first as it attempts to make the case for the lower-carbon fuel…
GOLDEN DAY AS HIRER MARKS 50TH BIRTHDAY WITH £68 MILLION ORDER
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2 min read
06/03/24
GOLDEN DAY AS HIRER MARKS 50TH BIRTHDAY WITH £68 MILLION ORDER
Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations in style by placing an order for a huge fleet of new JCB machines worth £68 million. The machines will all be supplied throughout 2024 in an expression of confidence in the UK’s housebuilding and construction market. The…
DEVELON Opens New European Training Centre in France
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3 min read
05/03/24
DEVELON Opens New European Training Centre in France
Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has opened the company’s new European Training Centre at Allonnes close to Nantes in the west of France.  Among the aims of the new Training Centre is to provide dedicated conditions to update and develop the knowledge and skills of dealer…
Merlo’s Brand New Machines at The Executive Hire Show in Coventry
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1 min read
04/03/24
Merlo’s Brand New Machines at The Executive Hire Show in Coventry
Construction Key Account Manager, Glen Pritchard was pleased to show the three machines the company had brought to the show.  The 12-3 Handler400, a pedestrian tracked Telehandler capable of carrying multiple attachments that provide a plethora of solutions.  The 500kg Hi-Tip walk behind…
‘Game-changing’ British heat pump unlocks gas-free home heating for the masses.
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4 min read
04/03/24
‘Game-changing’ British heat pump unlocks gas-free home heating for the masses.
To reach Net Zero by 2050 up to 80% of UK homes could need a heat pump. With the Future Homes Standard, which is set to effectively ban gas boilers in new build homes from 2025, and the Government’s target to deliver 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028, UK heat pump installations are set to rapidly…
Finning is on-trend at 2024 RHS Malvern Show
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3 min read
29/02/24
Finning is on-trend at 2024 RHS Malvern Show
With the gardening season just around the corner…Finning is showing support for an exciting new addition to the show gardens at RHS Malvern Spring Festival, by donating one of the latest Cat® next generation mini excavators to carry out groundworks for the innovative creation.  The garden,…
CPA Urges the Treasury to Address Full Expensing Ahead of Next Week’s Spring Budget.
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3 min read
28/02/24
CPA Urges the Treasury to Address Full Expensing Ahead of Next Week’s Spring Budget.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to urge the Treasury to work with the construction plant-hire sector to address the areas of greatest concern to the industry. In the letter to Mr Hunt, the CPA presses the Treasury to consider four key areas ahead…
JCB’s Next Generation of Excavators
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1 min read
27/02/24
JCB’s Next Generation of Excavators
On the well-appointed and presented JCB stand, we met Compact Sales Manager Cameron King who gave a 2-minute walk around the brand new 2.5 Tonne Mini Excavator.  Available in two versions the conventional 25C or 25Z with a Zero Tail Swing. This next generation machine has an interesting list…
January February 2024 Issue
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26/02/24
January February 2024 Issue
Read the new January/February 2024 issue of UK Plant Operators Magazine now for FREE. Packed with great features, reviews and videos. To read the current issue, simply click on the cover above. Alternatively CLICK HERE
Takeuchi’s Brand New Mini Excavator
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1 min read
23/02/24
Takeuchi’s Brand New Mini Excavator
Takeuchi were another welcomed returning exhibitor to the show. The star of the stand was the brand new TB20E all electric Mini Excavator. UK Sales Manager Chris Bushell explained the launch machine was based on the diesel powered TB216.  Chris went on to explain the features and benefits,…
Mecalac’s Mega Machines at the Executive Hire Show in Coventry.
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1 min read
21/02/24
Mecalac’s Mega Machines at the Executive Hire Show in Coventry.
Marketing Manager Allison Sedgewick welcomed us to the stand and showed the range of compact rollers and excavators. With the company making a welcome return to the event.  Allison handed over to Regional Business Manager, Adam Phillips, who gave a 1-minute walkaround the revolutionary…
New Electric Takeuchi
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2 min read
20/02/24
New Electric Takeuchi
2024 sees the official launch of the most highly anticipated electric mini excavator, Takeuchi’s new TB20e. The new 100% battery powered TB20e is now available in the UK following extensive 2-year field testing. The power performance, work-rate and operating hours have been key to the unique…
P.V. Dobson’s. The Kubota Dealer and respected name in the Construction Plant and Agricultural sectors, invites you to their Open Day on 6th March 2024
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4 min read
20/02/24
P.V. Dobson’s. The Kubota Dealer and respected name in the Construction Plant and Agricultural sectors, invites you to…
 P.V. Dobson a respected name in the Construction Plant and Agricultural sectors has opened a new branch in Washington, Tyne and Wear. This expansion into the Northeast of England highlights the company’s dedication to broadening its service delivery for Kubota construction machinery,…
Finning Take the High Road & Morning Ferry…to Deliver for Aggregate Industries 
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3 min read
15/02/24
Finning Take the High Road & Morning Ferry…to Deliver for Aggregate Industries 
When Aggregate Industries decided to bring operations at Europe’s largest granite quarry in-house, they challenged Finning to supply a fleet of Cat® machines and complete full operator training, to enable the company to take over operations in just eight months…All without impacting production…

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