Plant News

World’s biggest crane destined for Somerset

Belgian heavy-lifting specialist Sarens will unveil what it describes as the world’s biggest crane at its construction yard in Ghent on 9th November 2018.

New Edinburgh facilities for JCB dealer

Plant dealer Scot JCB has opened a new Edinburgh depot that is more than six times the size of its previous operation.

Flood defence project trials cleaner fuel

Jackson Civil Engineering has taken its first delivery of Shell GTL fuel, as part of a trial to find a cleaner burning alternative to diesel.

Three more Yanmar dealers in place

Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe has appointed three more dealers for its UK and Ireland network.

Central Demolition adds to Volvo fleet

Scottish demolition contractor Central Demolition has taken delivery of a package of three Volvo excavators and three loading shovels.

Esh sells plant fleet to Nixon Hire

Nixon Hire has taken over the plant and equipment of Mechplant, the hire division of Durham-based Esh Construction.

Ovenden plumps for intermediate dumper size

Ovenden Group has gone against the grain and taken delivery of a 4.5-tonne capacity site dumper for its Boss Plant Hire business.

Long-reach sheet piling rig looks to speed up smart motorway works

Preston-based Sheet Piling (UK) takes delivery later this month of the world’s first long-reach telescopic leader rig.

United Rentals buys competitor for $2.1bn

Major US plant hire business United Rentals has entered into an agreement to buy BlueLine Rental for approximately US$2.1bn (£1.6bn) in cash.

Volvo unveils electric loader concept

Volvo Construction Equipment has taken the wraps of the LX2 electric compact wheeled loader, which it says represents the future of the industry.

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