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New Cat® 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders deliver industry leading lift and tilt breakout forces, significantly increase torque For Release in North America, Europe, South Korea: October 2023 Release Number: 293PR23 Both models increase lift height, tilt and lift breakout forces, and rated operating capacity All-new wider cab boasts more overall volume, foot space, […]
JCB ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW NORTH AMERICAN PLANT JCB today announced it is set to build a new factory in North America which will create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The construction of the 720,000 sq ft (67,000m²) factory will begin early next year on a 400-acre site in San Antonio, Texas. […]
PROFIT RECOVERY CONTINUES AS OUTLOOK LOOKS UNCERTAIN Construction and agricultural machinery maker JCB today announced that profits and turnover rose in 2022 but is warning of a less certain outlook for the coming year. Sales turnover in 2022 grew to £5.7 billion (2021: £4.4 billion) and profit before tax grew to £557.7 million (2021: £501.6 […]
SAFETY FIRST FOR DA JOHNSTONE PLANT HIRE “If there’s one thing that swayed us towards Hyundai it’s the safety features. The quality of the camera system was a huge factor in us choosing Hyundai for our fleet,” said David Johnstone, owner of DA Johnstone Plant Hire Ltd. The family-run company, based in Morpeth in Northumberland, […]
SANY Appoints New UK Cranes Manager SANY, a global leader in construction and heavy equipment manufacturing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Snow as the new UK manager for crane products. Andrew will lead SANY’s crane division in the UK and Republic of Ireland, overseeing all aspects of operations, sales, and customer support. […]
BREAKTHROUGH PROVES HYDROGEN’S WIDER APPEAL FOR WHITE VAN MAN JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van. The white van retrofit was completed in just two weeks and one of the vehicle’s first test […]
Not a moment is wasted in the Hyundai HW210A. 12 months into its role, a Hyundai A Series wheeled excavator is ‘excelling on every front’. In 2022, Essex-based Lunnon Waste, added a brand new HW210A model to its existing Hyundai fleet for use at its onsite waste management facility. It joins two Hyundai HX140A […]
Offering lower fuel and maintenance costs, the new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader meets production targets at a low cost per hour The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers […]
Rocket Rentals invests in 10 new SANY excavators SANY UK is pleased to announce that Rocket Rentals Ltd, a leading name in UK plant, access and tool hire has made a significant investment in its fleet with the procurement of 10 new SANY excavators. The decision to invest in SANY excavators aligns with Rocket Rentals' […]
The Orange County Convention Center Stages Forklift Ballet a New Sensation. Roll out the red carpet for the unsung heroes of the stage—the forklifts of the Orange County Convention Center! They’re back with another encore performance, dancing their way through the dismantling of yet another successful show. It’s a mesmerizing mix of grace, grit, and […]
