The Digger Blog https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk Latest posts from the Digger Blog en 2026 Construction Index Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:45:03 +0100 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:45:03 +0100 60 Newmarket Plant crushing it with Red Rhino https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/newmarket-plant-crushing-it-with-red-rhino Newmarket Plant Hire has been using Red Rhino crushers for 14 years, valuing their reliability and the availability of parts from the UK manufacturer. Newmarket Plant Hire has been using Red Rhino crushers for 14 years, valuing their reliability and the availability of parts from the UK manufacturer.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/newmarket-plant-crushing-it-with-red-rhino Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100 Poland, Netherlands through to Volvo competition finals https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/poland-netherlands-through-to-volvo-competition-finals Teams from Poland and the Netherlands have won Volvo Construction Equipment's European 'Battle of Skills' competition, which aims to find the world's best service teams. They now move on to the world finals. Teams from Poland and the Netherlands have won Volvo Construction Equipment's European 'Battle of Skills' competition, which aims to find the world's best service teams. They now move on to the world finals.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/poland-netherlands-through-to-volvo-competition-finals Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 Kubota excavators dressed for forestry https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/kubota-excavators-dressed-for-forestry Exsel Plant and Tool Hire has picked a two-tone black and grey livery for four mini-excavators from Kubota, with two more on the way. Exsel Plant and Tool Hire has picked a two-tone black and grey livery for four mini-excavators from Kubota, with two more on the way.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/kubota-excavators-dressed-for-forestry Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 Dig Dig UK buys Yanmar SV26 https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dig-dig-uk-buys-yanmar-sv26 Blackburn-based flood defence specialist Dig Dig UK has bought a Yanmar SV26 mini excavator from Mellor Plant, with founder Stephen Morton putting it to work on water authority works and, closer to home, a fairytale castle. Blackburn-based flood defence specialist Dig Dig UK has bought a Yanmar SV26 mini excavator from Mellor Plant, with founder Stephen Morton putting it to work on water authority works and, closer to home, a fairytale castle.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dig-dig-uk-buys-yanmar-sv26 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 McHale supplies Cornish mine https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/mchale-supplies-cornish-mine McHale Komatsu has been selected to supply equipment for the restart of operations at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon. McHale Komatsu has been selected to supply equipment for the restart of operations at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/mchale-supplies-cornish-mine Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100 DH Building Services buys debut Kubota https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dh-building-services-buys-debut-kubota DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader its fleet. The purchase is a double debut: the company's first tracked loader, and the first of its type sold in the UK by Boss Plant Sales. DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader its fleet. The purchase is a double debut: the company's first tracked loader, and the first of its type sold in the UK by Boss Plant Sales.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dh-building-services-buys-debut-kubota Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Komatsu drivers share dump truck stories https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/women-drivers-share-dump-truck-stories Two female operators of Komatsu dump trucks have shared their experiences of working with the kit, in very different environments. Two female operators of Komatsu dump trucks have shared their experiences of working with the kit, in very different environments.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/women-drivers-share-dump-truck-stories Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100 Epiroc extends warranty for telematics users https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/epiroc-offers-extended-warranty-for-telematics-users Excavator attachment manufacturer Epiroc has said it will offer an extended warranty to users who sign up to its usage tracking platform, Hatcon. Excavator attachment manufacturer Epiroc has said it will offer an extended warranty to users who sign up to its usage tracking platform, Hatcon.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/epiroc-offers-extended-warranty-for-telematics-users Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Buckhurst expands fleet with Takeuchi https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/buckhurst-expands-fleet-with-takeuchi National plant hirer Buckhurst Plant Hire has recently added more than 110 new Takeuchi machines to its ever-growing rental fleet. National plant hirer Buckhurst Plant Hire has recently added more than 110 new Takeuchi machines to its ever-growing rental fleet.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/buckhurst-expands-fleet-with-takeuchi Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Liebherr digs deep to adapt excavator https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/liebherr-digs-deep-to-adapt-excavator Ghent Dredging is using a pontoon-mounted Liebherr crawler excavator for canal work in northern France. Ghent Dredging is using a pontoon-mounted Liebherr crawler excavator for canal work in northern France.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/liebherr-digs-deep-to-adapt-excavator Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Komatsu introduces next-generation dump truck and dozers https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/komatsu-introduces-next-generation-dump-truck-and-dozers Komatsu has unveiled two new bulldozers and the HM460-6 articulated dump truck. Komatsu has unveiled two new bulldozers and the HM460-6 articulated dump truck.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/komatsu-introduces-next-generation-dump-truck-and-dozers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Hyundai expands Next Generation series https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/hyundai-expands-next-generation-series The HX300L is the latest model in Hyundai’s Next Generation crawler excavator line-up. The HX300L is the latest model in Hyundai’s Next Generation crawler excavator line-up.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/hyundai-expands-next-generation-series Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0000 Volvo debuts new 56-tonne excavator https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/volvo-debuts-new-56-tonne-excavator Volvo Construction Equipment is giving a debut to its EC560 excavator at the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade fair in Las Vegas this week. Volvo Construction Equipment is giving a debut to its EC560 excavator at the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade fair in Las Vegas this week.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/volvo-debuts-new-56-tonne-excavator Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Hitachi expands electric range with ZX135-7EB https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/hitachi-expands-electric-range-with-zx135-7eb-excavator Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has introduced the ZX135-7EB, a 13-tonne battery-electric excavator. Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has introduced the ZX135-7EB, a 13-tonne battery-electric excavator.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/hitachi-expands-electric-range-with-zx135-7eb-excavator Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 New regime beds in at Express Hire https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/new-regime-beds-in-at-express-hire Expanding south coast hire firm is keen on Kubota. Expanding south coast hire firm is keen on Kubota.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/new-regime-beds-in-at-express-hire Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Delson Contracts adds PR 716 G8 dozer to fleet https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/delson-contracts-adds-pr-716-g8-dozer-to-fleet A Scottish civil engineering contractor has strengthened its fleet with a Liebherr G8 crawler dozer. A Scottish civil engineering contractor has strengthened its fleet with a Liebherr G8 crawler dozer.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/delson-contracts-adds-pr-716-g8-dozer-to-fleet Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000 Heidelberg puts electric loader to work https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/heidelberg-puts-electric-loader-to-work Volvo’s electric L120 loader has made its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials’ Nuneaton site Volvo’s electric L120 loader has made its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials’ Nuneaton site

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/heidelberg-puts-electric-loader-to-work Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 JCB DualDrive handy for pole setting https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/jcb-dualdrive-handy-for-pole-setter One of the first JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Northern Ireland is at work for the electricity board. One of the first JCB 3CX Pro DualDrive backhoe loaders in Northern Ireland is at work for the electricity board.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/jcb-dualdrive-handy-for-pole-setter Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000 Underwater demolition at the Europa Terminal https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/underwater-demolition-at-the-europa-terminal A hydraulic breaker has been adapted to work 24 metres under water A hydraulic breaker has been adapted to work 24 metres under water

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/underwater-demolition-at-the-europa-terminal Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Rentool fleet growth continues with Kubota https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/rentool-fleet-growth-continues-with-kubota Hampshire and Dorset plant and tool hire business Rentool invested £1m in new equipment last year, including another three Kubota KX085-5 excavators. Hampshire and Dorset plant and tool hire business Rentool invested £1m in new equipment last year, including another three Kubota KX085-5 excavators.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/rentool-fleet-growth-continues-with-kubota Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Safedem adds JCB 370X https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/safedem-adds-jcb-370x One of the UK’s leading demolition and dismantling contractors has invested in a new JCB 370X tracked excavator. One of the UK’s leading demolition and dismantling contractors has invested in a new JCB 370X tracked excavator.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/safedem-adds-jcb-370x Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:20:00 +0000 Whitnells choose Liebherr dozer https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/whitnells-choose-liebherr-dozer Whitnell Plant champions traditional earthmoving practices, operating motor scrapers across bulk earthworks and civil engineering projects Whitnell Plant champions traditional earthmoving practices, operating motor scrapers across bulk earthworks and civil engineering projects

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/whitnells-choose-liebherr-dozer Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 More Hyundais for TPH https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/more-hyundais-for-tph Kent’s TPH Plant Hire has added six Hyundai compact excavators to its fleet. Kent’s TPH Plant Hire has added six Hyundai compact excavators to its fleet.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/more-hyundais-for-tph Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Volvo renews the ECR355 https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/volvo-renews-the-ecr355 Volvo Construction Equipment has brought out a new version of its ECR355 short-swing excavator. Volvo Construction Equipment has brought out a new version of its ECR355 short-swing excavator.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/volvo-renews-the-ecr355 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:05:00 +0000 Komatsu hails versatility of its new compact loader https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/komatsu-hails-versatility-of-its-new-compact-loader Komatsu Europe reckons that its WA170M-11 is the most one of the most versatile wheeled loaders on the market in the 10-tonne weight class. Komatsu Europe reckons that its WA170M-11 is the most one of the most versatile wheeled loaders on the market in the 10-tonne weight class.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/komatsu-hails-versatility-of-its-new-compact-loader Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Synergy service satisfies CP Groundworks https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/synergy-service-satisfies-cp-groundworks Hitachi’s in-house UK hire company has earned praise from one of its customers. Hitachi’s in-house UK hire company has earned praise from one of its customers.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/synergy-service-satisfies-cp-groundworks Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Special grey Cat for Ashbrook https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/special-grey-cat-for-ashbrook Ashbrook Plant Hire has taken delivery of a commemorative centennial grey Cat 308 excavator. Ashbrook Plant Hire has taken delivery of a commemorative centennial grey Cat 308 excavator.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/special-grey-cat-for-ashbrook Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:05:00 +0000 Backhoe in a box https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/backhoe-in-a-box JCB is exhibiting a backhoe in its box outside of its world headquarters in Staffordshire. JCB is exhibiting a backhoe in its box outside of its world headquarters in Staffordshire.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/backhoe-in-a-box Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Dealer support prompts Hyundai choice https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dealer-support-prompts-hyundai-choice Hyundai midi excavators preferred for Yorkshire ditches Hyundai midi excavators preferred for Yorkshire ditches

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/dealer-support-prompts-hyundai-choice Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Cat's new scrap handler https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/cats-new-scrap-handler The new Cat MH3295 material handler is designed to raise productivity in ports and large scrapyard applications. The new Cat MH3295 material handler is designed to raise productivity in ports and large scrapyard applications.

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]]> https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/cats-new-scrap-handler Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100