Loading, Hauling & Excavation

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, has unveiled another world first for the industry - a mobile hydrogen refueller.

JCB is investing £100 million in a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines and has already showcased working prototypes of a backhoe loader and Loadall telescopic handler powered by hydrogen.

Solid demand in most regions has resulted in a good performance for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in this third quarter of 2022 – while the industry transformation is supported by a continued rollout of electric machines in Asian markets.

Doosan’s new 10-tonne DX100W-7 Wheeled Excavator is definitely a small medium-size machine and not a large compact. However, it offers the best compromise between compactness and agility and has the option of four-wheel steering and a crabbing mode, with two-wheel steering as standard.

Hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. 

The European regional semi-finals of Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge are taking place in Malaga, Spain.

JCB has appointed a new global lead logistics provider with the awarding of a multi-million pound five-year contract.

Super versatile is how Komatsu describes its latest D71-24, the company’s largest ever hydrostatic transmission dozer, introduced last year.