Machinery Trader Blog

Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton

Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing.

Bomag BW 18 RH Pneumatic-Tyred Roller: Versatile & Efficient

The new Bomag BW 18 RH pneumatic-tyred roller can be tailored to the specific requirements of a wide range of construction sites and flexibly ballasted up to an operating weight of 18 tons.

Liebherr, MAN & Daimler Truck Showcase The Construction Site Of The Future: Low Emissions Thanks To Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Alliance initiates Liebherr, MAN, and Daimler Truck are testing hydrogen drive deployments at a gravel plant to showcase the efficient, robust, and largely CO2-free alternative.

New Holland C314X Electric Mini Track Loader Delivers Zero-Emissions, Low-Noise Material Handling

New Holland’s C314X Electric mini track loader is powered by a 23.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, has a radial lift boom design, a rated operating capacity of 460 kilograms, and a hinge pin height of 2.2 metres.

Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities

Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects.

New JCB Loadall 546-70 & 555-70 Telehandlers Offer Greater Lift Capacity

JCB’s Loadall 546-70 and 555-70 telehandlers offer a 7-metre lift height and greater lift capacity, tear-out force, and break-out force to farmers and contractors, plus Sway Control, IntelliAssist, and IntelliWeigh options.

Historic Day As Hydrogen Diggers Get Green Light To Use UK Roads

JCB today hailed a monumental Government decision to change the law to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads.

JCB Adds Ultra-Compact TM110 To Telemaster Loader Range

JCB’s latest and smallest telescopic wheeled loader reinforces JCB Agriculture’s goal of meeting the materials handling needs of all farming, horticultural, and other rural businesses.

Scorpion Telehandlers From Claas Now Also Available In Exclusive Night Edition

The Night Edition Scorpion 733, 742, 756 and 960 will be available in limited numbers in selected sales regions such as Germany, France, the UK, Poland, Italy, and Scandinavia from Spring 2025.

Join Machinery Trader At Bauma 2025

Join us at this year’s Bauma trade fair, where we will be meeting with attendees and giving away special edition copies of Machinery Trader magazine.

JCB Launches 403E Full Cab Electric Ultra-Compact Loader

A new version of JCB's 403E ultra-compact electric loader keeps the operator warm and snug as it eliminates at-source emissions and reduces a farm's carbon footprint.

New Holland Wins Good Design Award For Advanced Electric Compact Wheel Loader

New Holland’s full-electric, special-edition W40X Electric Power wheel loader takes the prize in one of the world’s leading design awards.

Case IH Introduces Farmlift 626 Compact Telescopic Loader

The new Case IH Farmlift 626 compact telehandler has a 3.25-metre turn radius, a 5.9-m lift height, and a 2,600-kilogram lift capacity.

New Holland Introduces New TH6.26 Compact Telehandler For Farm & Livestock Operations

New Holland’s TH6.26 compact telehandler brings more manoeuvrability and higher reach to farm and livestock tasks, along with compact height and width for easy access to barns, poultry houses, and greenhouses.

Komatsu Unveils WA700-8 Quarry & Aggregate Wheel Loader

Komatsu’s WA700-8 wheel loader is designed for quarry and aggregate work, and features increased power, lifting force, traction control, and load stability.

Hyster XTLG Forklifts: Durable Enough For Outdoor Jobs, Clean & Quiet Enough For Indoor Work

The new Hyster XTLG series electric forklifts have lift capacities up to 3.5 tonnes with zero emissions, reduced noise, and lower maintenance costs.

Next-Gen Cat Skid Steers Boost Performance For Operators

The next-generation Caterpillar skid-steer lineup includes wheel and track models featuring new engines, a new cab design, and performance increases.

First Look At Link-Belt’s New 60-Tonne 65 RT Rough Terrain Crane

The Link-Belt 65 RT rough terrain crane has a 60-tonne lift capacity, a maximum tip height of 64.5 metres, and a 41,730-kilogram fully assembled haul weight.

Caterpillar Reveals Next-Generation 275, 275 XE, 285, & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar’s 275 and 285 compact track loaders have a new design with more torque, greater lift capacity, higher breakout forces, and more operator space.

Atlas Copco E-Air Keeps Containers In Tip-Top Shape In Plock

Atlas Copco E-Air H450 VSD efficiently removes paint, rust, debris, casting marks, and scratches from rental containers for Polish firm Wypozyczalnia Kontener Zbigniew Wiktorski Spólka Jawna.

Mini Agri 26.6 Telehandler Does Heavy Lifting At The Feet Of The Gods For Gerasi Tassos

Read about how a Dieci Mini Agri 26.6 agricultural telehandler works hard in support of farming efforts at the foot of Mount Olympus.

Claas Debuts New 3- To 4-Tonne Scorpion Telehandlers With Increased Lift Capacities

Claas’s new Scorpion 733, 1033, 638, 738, and 742 telehandlers are 3- and 4-tonne models with lift capacities of 3.3 to 4.2 t and a new, more comfortable cab.

Tadano Launches AC 5.250-2 All-Terrain Crane With New Features

Tadano previewed its newest all-terrain crane, the AC 5.250-2, at Bauma in 2022 and has launched it with additional productivity and safety features.

Foselev Adds New Grove All-Terrain Cranes To Hire Fleet

French crane hire firm Foselev recently added seven new Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet, which already includes more than 100 Grove cranes.

Grove GMK5250XL-1 Helps Gustav Seeland Take On Demanding Jobs

Gustav Seeland chose the Grove GMK5250XL-1 for its 78-metre boom, 272-tonne capacity, compact footprint, and excellent manoeuvrability.

18 Liebherr Cranes Involved In Replacing Germany’s 2nd-Longest Road Bridge

The modernisation project is one of the largest in Germany and will take place over the next few years.

Dynapac UK Commissioned A SD2500CS To Heidelberg Materials Contracting

Dynapac UK recently commissioned a SD2500CS Tracked Paver to Heidelberg Materials Contracting to enhance efficiency and capabilities in future projects.

Case Introduces 836D & 856D D-Series Motor Graders

Case’s new D-Series 836D and 856D motor graders have a more comfortable cabin, a new touchscreen, refined mouldboard control, and a Dual Power engine for greater power in higher gears.

The Wirtgen Group Will Be Celebrating 2 Trade Show Premières At NordBau 2024

From 04 to 08 September 2024, the product brands of the Wirtgen Group will be presenting the latest technologies for the construction industry at NordBau.

JCB Offers New Heated Cabin Option For Fully Electric 403E Compact Wheel Loader

JCB’s first fully electric wheel loader, the 403E, now has a fully glazed cabin option with a heater, heated front and rear screens, a heated seat, and a smart preheating feature.

Volvo R60 & R70 Rigid Haulers Speed Up Quarry & Mine Work

Volvo's new R60 and R70 rigid haul trucks with 55- and 65-tonne payloads provide options for quarries and mines where their 61 km/h top speed can shine.

Sany SY215E Electric Excavator Makes European Debut

Sany’s SY215E electric excavator has a maximum digging height of 9,600 millimetres, a maximum digging depth of 6,255 mm, and five to seven hours of battery life on a single charge.

Mecalac Unveils New Revotruck Dumper With Rotating Cab

Mecalac recently launched the 6- and 9-tonne Revotruck dumpers with a rotating cab, 360 degrees of visibility, three steering modes, and skips with 3.3- and 4.5-cubic-metre payloads.