August 2009
New jib concept on Potain's largest MDT tower crane
The Potain MDT 368 from Manitowoc Crane Group has a patented folding jib to help disassembly on projects such as cooling towers.... Read more >
Manitowoc enters mobile city crane class with Grove GCK 3045
Manitowoc Crane Group has entered the mobile city crane sector with the Grove GCK 3045, a compact 45t-capacity single-cab machine ... Read more >
Trailer mounted alternative from Manitowoc Grove
Manitowoc has responded to customers who want the lifting ability of an all terrain crane but do not need the off-road ability by ... Read more >
Manitowoc brings truck-mounted crane to UK market
The Grove TMC 540 from Manitowoc Crane Group is a 40t-capacity crane mounted on a Scania truck carrier to reduce fuel and operatin... Read more >
Liebherr expands rotary drilling rig series
A fourth model has been added to Liebherr's LB series of large diameter rotary drilling rigs. The LB 20, with an operating weight ... Read more >
Generation 6 crawler excavators from Liebherr
Liebherr claims that its Generation 6 crawler excavators, launched at the Intermat 2009 exhibition in Paris, set new standards for... Read more >
Liebherr R 984 C Litronic High Rise material handler debuts at Liverpool docks
The Liebherr R 984 C Litronic High Rise material handling machine was developed by Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH in co-operation w... Read more >
Suffolk farm puts first Volvo L50F wheel loader to work
The first Volvo L50F wheeled loader to land in Great Britain has gone to work handling and blending animal feeds at Hitchcock Farm... Read more >
Volvo EC55 mini-excavator enters C generation
Brain Plant Hire is the first company in the UK to take delivery of the Volvo EC55C, Volvo Construction Equipment's latest update ... Read more >
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First Kobelco SL 45000 crawler crane joins Weldex fleet
The SL 4500 is a new 400t-capacity lattice-boom crawler cranes from Kobelco Cranes. The first unit, unveiled at the Intermat 2009 ... Read more >
Parallel linkage version of Hitachi ZW180 wheel loader
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has added a Parallel Linkage (PL) version of its ZW180 wheel loader, for extra versatil... Read more >
Parallel linkage for Hitachi wheel loaders: ZW140PL & ZW150PL
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has expanded its ZW wheel loader range with the new ZW140PL and ZW150PL. Both mo... Read more >
Hybrid drive at forefront of Case environmental initiatives
A prototype hybrid materials handling excavator from Case Construction Equipment has the potential to reduce fuel consumption for ... Read more >
VW to introduce the Amarok pick-up
The new Volkswagen pickup, showcased as a concept in 1998 and to be launched in Europe in 2010, is to be called the Amarok. VW exp... Read more >
Spectra Precision Laser LR20 receiver for compact machines
The Spectra Precision Laser LR20 receiver offers users of compact equipment the same accuracy and productivity enhancements as the... Read more >
Solideal tracks now available for retrofitting
Solideal UK has extended its supply of rubber tracks for mini-excavators, mini-dumpers and skid steer loaders from original equipm... Read more >
Gladiator mini-dumpers enter the arena
Italian manufacturer TowerLight has diversified into dump trucks with a five-model family of mini dumpers, branded as Gladiator. T... Read more >
Advanced guardrail system from SGB
PreGuard is a fall prevention system from SGB Hire & Sale for use with its Cuplock system scaffold. PreGuard comprises lightwe... Read more >
