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Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13. The youngster spent his school holidays learning how to put a JCB digger through its paces and passed his Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) exam with flying colours. He took the industry recognised proficiency test on […]
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore will merge, to create the similarly-named HD Construction Equipment. The unified business, which is targeting US$11bn revenue by 2030, will continue to operate through two distinct brands – Hyundai and Develon. The merger will take effect from January 1, 2026, following shareholder agreement and regulatory review. “This […]
Strickland’s Used Machinery Listings on PlantClassifieds For contractors, site developers, and equipment buyers seeking dependable used construction equipment, Strickland Equipment Company has been a trusted name for a long time. Based in Dallas, Texas, and operating with over 30 years of experience, Strickland specializes in high-quality used machinery that meets the rigorous demands of construction […]
SANY is reinforcing its commitment to operator safety and job site intelligence with the launch of enhanced cab designs and its integrated EVI (Equipment Visibility Intelligence) system across its range of excavators and telehandlers. These innovations reflect SANY’s ongoing investment in protecting operators, reducing job site risks, and helping customers work smarter, not harder. Stronger […]
Library instills confidence in customers who prefer to do their own equipment maintenance Videos subtitled in 23 languages to support customers around the world Blog site supplements videos with written step-by-step instructions from the experts IRVING, Texas, June 23, 2025―Caterpillar has recently launched a comprehensive library of how-to videos and articles for customers that prefer […]
Liverpool based Roadcraft Crane & Plant Hire Ltd, has taken delivery of its first SANY SAC600E 60T Mobile Crane. The 60T 3 axle crane, which has gone straight to work on a project in Liverpool is equipped with a 50m 5 section boom providing class leading system length and powerful lifting capacities. The crane is […]
With plant hire, demolition, earthworks and transport divisions, including sweeper and tipper hire, Hawkes Group has created a one-stop-shop for customers that require reliable construction machinery on a nationwide basis. Working across commercial, industrial and residential sectors, the Kettering-based company has recently added two Hyundai Construction Equipment HX220AL crawler excavators to its rapidly growing fleet […]
COONEY CONSTRUCTION TAKES HW65A WHEELED EXCAVATORS Leading civil engineering company Cooney Construction has added two Hyundai Construction Equipment HW65A wheeled excavators to its fleet. The 6.5-tonne machines deliver the ideal combination of power and compact dimensions for Cooney’s highway construction and repair contracts. Formed in 1984, Cooney Construction was initially a sub-contractor to larger civil […]
Caterpillar announces annual product updates for Cat® hydraulic excavators Cat® Grade with 2D delivers real-time guidance for vertical and horizontal control; new factory-installed option for Cat Grade 3D Latest User Interface gets crews to work without delay Advanced Payload option now available for track excavators IRVING, Texas, May 27, 2025 — Caterpillar announces multiple updates […]
HISTORIC DAY AS HYDROGEN DIGGERS GET GREEN LIGHT TO USE UK ROADS https://youtu.be/WWY8xwyUpko JCB today hailed a monumental Government decision to change the law to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads. Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing hydrogen fuelled construction […]
